Honda EU3000is vs. Yamaha EF3000iSEB
I am seeking actual knowledge in comparing the above mentioned generators as far as noise level, endurance and etc. How important is the boost feature on the Yamaha? I like the remote start feature av...
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I've had the EF3000iSE for 9 yrs and 4 mos. My BIL has had his boost model for about 6 yrs and a friend just bought the boost with remote start. I can run the AC and micro and other normal things but the water heater and fridge need to be on gas. I've only had my 5er for 18 mos and the auto setting on the fridge will sometimes trip me up with gen. The BIL doesn't seem to have a problem with the boost, but I'm not sure what all he has turned on either.
When I bought mine the deciding factor was that the Yamaha came with wheels and the dogbone adapter was included. I got it from Wise Equip in Shaumburg, IL. I wasn't expecting much from the little wheels but they do a great job. I load it onto a tray behind the 5er with a couple of ramps.
The only problem I've had was needing to replace the battery. It still started with the pull rope and ran fine. I've cleaned the plug and air filter a couple of times, and changed the oil after each use. The BIL left gas in his and had trouble starting it once.
After 9 yrs I sometimes think a Honda is a bit quieter but then I don't know old the ones I've heard are. I used mine for a week once during a power outage. I would run it for an hour twice a day here to keep the fridge and freezer cold. Then take it to the in-laws and run a fridge, freezer, water pump, furnace, TV and a light bulb. We only ran the water pump as needed along with switching the fridge and freezer in and out using extension cords. It was 7 long days.
You can still hold a conversation over mine in a normal voice but I still can't say anything against the Hondas. The BIL and friend bought a blue one because of mine but I don't always trust their judgement. I have threatened to steal the remote start, now that's nice.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one Brian. Good luck.
When I bought mine the deciding factor was that the Yamaha came with wheels and the dogbone adapter was included. I got it from Wise Equip in Shaumburg, IL. I wasn't expecting much from the little wheels but they do a great job. I load it onto a tray behind the 5er with a couple of ramps.
The only problem I've had was needing to replace the battery. It still started with the pull rope and ran fine. I've cleaned the plug and air filter a couple of times, and changed the oil after each use. The BIL left gas in his and had trouble starting it once.
After 9 yrs I sometimes think a Honda is a bit quieter but then I don't know old the ones I've heard are. I used mine for a week once during a power outage. I would run it for an hour twice a day here to keep the fridge and freezer cold. Then take it to the in-laws and run a fridge, freezer, water pump, furnace, TV and a light bulb. We only ran the water pump as needed along with switching the fridge and freezer in and out using extension cords. It was 7 long days.
You can still hold a conversation over mine in a normal voice but I still can't say anything against the Hondas. The BIL and friend bought a blue one because of mine but I don't always trust their judgement. I have threatened to steal the remote start, now that's nice.
I don't think you can go wrong with either one Brian. Good luck.
