3000W Chinese Gensets Info.

etex211 wrote:
I am new to this forum. I got here via a link to this thread from another forum. I've read about 50 pages of this thread and find it fascinating.

I have one question about the Champion generator. I see what appears to be the same generator under several different model numbers. I assume them to all be essentially the same thing, but I'm not sure. My biggest question is about generator output. Some of them say that they are 3500/4000 and some of them say that they are 3000/3500. Is there really a difference in output from one model to the next?

I do believe the answer to the question asked is and as far as I know after near four years on this thread, the 3000/3500 and the 3500/4000 models are the same. Same 196 cc engine and the same generator head. Same output of about 2600 to 2800 watts with a great surge limit for the A/C. After 4 years use of the Champion C46540 3500/4000w on a label, operation has been great. For less than $300 in cost, I would buy the same unit again. I'm looking to buy a Inverter generator, just need more buyer reviews of several different labels. We need to know if the new Champion 1500w Inverter x 2 will operate the 15,000 btu A/C's while they cycle on 90 degree plus days. Like for more than 30 minutes. Maybe some one will tell us they have several hundred hours of operatation @ 1500w usage with the new Champion Inverter. No engine problems and no output problems.