I realize that the Honda EU7000 will cost more and will weigh more but which is quieter at the equivalent output power generating load? When compared at full loads, the EU3000 is quieter of the two, but I am curious what happens when both are running at 3000-ish watts load...While at it, what about the gas consumption? It appears that when EU3000 full load is compared to EU7000 at 1/2 load, again, EU7000 wins, at least according to their spec on Honda website.Thanks.

Well, since the Eu3000 is only rated at 2800 watts continuous, the EU7000 will win that one. But I get your point. I would expect the EU7000 to be quieter at half load than the EU3000 at full load, and I expect the same with fuel economy. The EU7000 also costs quite a bit more, but you do have to pay for quality.Brian

The 3000 is about as heavy as you could ever hope to lift yourself, I suspect the 7000 would need a forklift!

Weight is of a lesser concern since this will be permanently installed on a trailer. I don't mind paying for quality either since I will be using the setup for a long time and there will be lots of dry camping time.It does appear that at the same Wattage load, EU7000 wins in all cases except for the cost and the weight....

Never heard of this generator. Is it new?PS - You can parallel these too!

Honda 3kw at full load vs 7kw at 1/2 load, which is quieter?

11 Replies

Acei
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
Broccoli1 wrote:
Well if you think you'll need the extra watts and can swing the cost, the 7000 is the way to go.

I've found that they are about the same in db. I have the 6500 and a 2000
A friend has the 3000.

Once. They are off Eco mode they sound the same. The 7000 is supposed to be a little quieter than the 6500

Good to know, thanks for the info. :)
Broccoli1
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
Well if you think you'll need the extra watts and can swing the cost, the 7000 is the way to go.

I've found that they are about the same in db. I have the 6500 and a 2000
A friend has the 3000.

Once. They are off Eco mode they sound the same. The 7000 is supposed to be a little quieter than the 6500
Acei
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
The 7000 outputs 5.5k though, which is more than enough for my needs so I don't really need to parallel a 7000. But at times, I may need more than what EU3000 produces hence thinking of going 7000 instead...
Broccoli1
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
The parallel kit for the 7000 generators only allows for a 240v receptacle and it is the CSA style
Wayne_Dohnal
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
The eu7000is replaced the eu6500is. It uses fuel injection, so I assume there won't be any propane conversions for this one. I was skeptical about parallel operation because the twin inverters are wired in parallel for 120-only operation, and in series for 120/240 operation. But there is a parallel kit. It uses 3 wires instead of 2 as in the 120 volt only generators, and unlike with the 120 volt generators, it does matter which wire connects to which jack. The parallel plug contains all 3 wires and is keyed.
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 26, 2014
Fuel injection and 5 gallon tank... I would go 7000.
Especially if you have a 50 amp RV.
mena661
Explorer
Oct 26, 2014
Never heard of this generator. Is it new?

PS - You can parallel these too!
bgum
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
Easy EU7000.
Acei
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
Weight is of a lesser concern since this will be permanently installed on a trailer. I don't mind paying for quality either since I will be using the setup for a long time and there will be lots of dry camping time.

It does appear that at the same Wattage load, EU7000 wins in all cases except for the cost and the weight....
sch911
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
The 3000 is about as heavy as you could ever hope to lift yourself, I suspect the 7000 would need a forklift!