blackmax 3000 w generator with Honda engine

My Kubota has a sound rating of 35db at 4,000 meters.

Bought one of those. Ran it a couple of times just for exercise. Has a problem starting anything over 15 amps. A/C, table saw, etc. Engine goes to knocking and shaking unless I grab the butterfly to give it more gas. Will some times trip the breaker or the engine will bog enough to die. O.K. for use during a hurricane but has trouble being hooked to the camper at home.

Just checked-that is not the same generator I purchased. I bought the 3500 that is not shown.

From Sam's Club website;

"Approximately 75 db(A) Sound Test – ISO 3744, ISO 10884 * *Extrapolated to sound pressure at 7 meters"

From the Honda website regarding the Honda 3000;

"58 dB(A) @ rated load, 49 dB(A) @ 1/4 load"

BIG difference

I'm sure in this case 'quiet' would be relative to freeway noise.

Do you suppose they might not advertise the sound level because it might detract from sales????? I haven't seen many quiet $400.00 generators.

Jim