3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

FJ40Smurf wrote:
This single thread motivated me to join your forum! I just got back from Costco and thought I would post up some indepth info on the new Chinese generator they are selling.

Costco SKU = 123000
Alton AT04105D
Web Link: http://www.altonindustries.com/productsshow.asp?FMainCatalogId=12&FProductId=613

This is all the info I could get off the thing in the store.

Engine: Hangzhou Universal Industrial & Trade
Engine Family: 6H2US, 1961UN
196CC Build Date 10/2006
Emission Guarantee 125 Hrs
74DB@ 23Ft./7M
Sticker on box says "THD +or- 5%"
Comes with wheel kit and 1 year warranty.

This generator does feature a twistlock type 30A 220V plug. It also has two duplex 110V outlets. This is a link to the schematic for those who can decipher and let us know if it is wired to put full power to all outlets. http://www.altonindustries.com/partsGEN2.asp

I have read this entire thread and decided that one of these $250 3000W gensets are the right choice for me. I am probably going to buy this after work today. I know it is not a Champion but I am going to let Costco's excellent return policy protect me if this is junk. Based on the Alton Web site, it looks like these folks are going to be around for awhile.

If I do indeed buy this, I will review it here and keep you all posted on the durability and observations. Thanks for everyone's research on these little gensets! :B

John Smith

You are looking at a generator that is MUCH louder than the Champion, will most likely NOT give the full output to a single outlet (It will be split among the duplex outlets or will give 1/2 output per leg of the 240v plug to common), and if it fails you won't have access to the excellent Customer Service that Champion has provided.

If you are looking to use this with an RV, the 30 amp plug (with a full 29.2 amps available @120 volts) is sure nice to have. Keeps one from having to rewire or use multiple extension cords.

As for Costco's warranty, that's all it is. There's no Service available. You can bring the genset back but there is a good chance they won't have a replacement as they are a "batch buyer".

Since there is a remote chance you may end up with a Champion in the end, why not start with one that does everyting an RV'er needs and a lot quieter. 68 dba (Champion) vs 74 dba (Hangzhou/Alton).