I am looking for a new generator and have narrowed it down between two. I was originally going for a Honda 3000is which can be bought online for around $2k delivered to my house. But I also like the Yamaha EF3000iSEB. It has the 500w boost option. It is about a $100 more. I was thinking the boost might come in handy if the A/C started up when you were running other things.Can anyone tell me their personal experience with the Pro's and Con's between the Honda and the Yamaha, more specifically the model with the 500w boost? Thanks for your help.

One's blue and the other is red.

I have the 3000i and the EU2000i both have been great. The 2000 is 15 years old and gets a lot of use as we dry camp 95% of the time. Other than oil changes which I do on a regular schedule it has needed one spark plug. I wish I had bought two 2000's and the parallel kit. The 3000 is way too heavy to load if you don't have help.

agesilaus wrote:One's blue and the other is red.And that is actually a benefit of the Yahama.. You see, crooks see the red one and salivate.Page 2, There are differences internal as well,, I do not know if this has changed but back in 2006 Honda used sleeve bearings where Yahama used longer lasting roller bearings as I recall.. Might have been ball, but I think roller. Differences in the materials used as well, Yahama in THEORY should last longer.Honda.. on the other hand.. Has a genuine fuel pump, so you can hook on an extended run tank and suck gasoline out of it.. Now that I've just recommended both.. have fun.

Well granted mine is a 2000 I went with Yamaha. I found out that is doesn't use a fuel pump like the honda. Used with the stock fuel tank it isn't a big deal but you add an aux tank it is a big PITA vs the honda. Now Im not sure if this matters to you or if it is the same with the 3000 watt gen sets but it may be something to look into. I would like to run another fuel tank with mine but may do something else. I also go a way better deal on the yamaha with the discounts they had over the honda. Close to half the price.

Speaking of the 2000's, I will concur with others about the fuel pump being a nice feature of the Honda.Personally, I would get two 2000's and run them parallel. Probably about the same cost, and much easier to move by yourself.

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SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 14, 2017
MeandMyLabs wrote:
The following is copied from the Progressive Industries website.

Yamaha Generator
Please be advised the Yamaha Generator Model EF2000iS does not generate enough start-up current which causes the unit to overload. The generator then puts out non-true Sine Wave power.

dfb wrote:
As far as I know, all inverter Gensets put out a true sign wave....

Not ALWAYS ... but then you'd know that if you read the Progressive Industries / Yamaha Disclaimer. :R
starcraft69
Explorer
Mar 14, 2017
Champion rules!!!!
ctilsie242
Explorer II
Mar 14, 2017
With what I know, I'd go with the dual-fuel Champion inverter generator. It is good enough, parts are easily found, and having the ability to use propane means you can run the genset empty, switch to propane and run it from that for a bit, completely cleaning out the carb bowl of anything, before storing the unit.
DwnSth
Explorer
Mar 14, 2017
I've had the Yamaha 2400IHSC over 4 years now with no problems. Starts on first pull. Runs my 13.5k AC (added hard start capacitor) as needed but primarily just use to charge batteries. Actually tested my 15k unit and it started but just wanted to see if it could. Change oil regularly and have cleaned carb etc. I liked the fact that I don't need to carry two. A bit heavy but as long as I can lift to truck bed and move a few feet that's all I care. Very quiet and has done the job so far so no complaints.
dfb
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017
SoundGuy wrote:
MeandMyLabs wrote:
The following is copied from the Progressive Industries website.

Yamaha Generator
Please be advised the Yamaha Generator Model EF2000iS does not generate enough start-up current which causes the unit to overload. The generator then puts out non-true Sine Wave power.

dfb wrote:
As far as I know, all inverter Gensets put out a true sign wave....

Not ALWAYS ... but then you'd know that if you read the Progressive Industries / Yamaha Disclaimer. :R

http://www.thegeneratorpower.com/yamaha-ef2000is-vs-honda-eu2000i/
dfb
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017
dfb wrote:
SoundGuy wrote:
MeandMyLabs wrote:
The following is copied from the Progressive Industries website.

Yamaha Generator
Please be advised the Yamaha Generator Model EF2000iS does not generate enough start-up current which causes the unit to overload. The generator then puts out non-true Sine Wave power.

dfb wrote:
As far as I know, all inverter Gensets put out a true sign wave....

Not ALWAYS ... but then you'd know that if you read the Progressive Industries / Yamaha Disclaimer. :R

http://www.thegeneratorpower.com/yamaha-ef2000is-vs-honda-eu2000i/

The Yamaha 2000is puts out a true sign wave non modified. They are talking about the Gen putting out enough in my opinion to run an AC OR MICROWAVE. This would cause the generators protection circuit to cut the power. The ems is a 500.00 surge protector... idk if they are worth it. Been rving for 25 years and never used one...
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017
dfb wrote:
The Yamaha 2000is puts out a true sign wave non modified.

NOT under all conditions, that's the point.

The ems is a 500.00 surge protector... idk if they are worth it. Been rving for 25 years and never used one...

:h The latest version EMS-PT30X is $326 US & the EMS-PT50X is $453 US directly from Progressive Industries, but both are available through online retailers such as Amazon, etc for FAR less. :B

You've been "lucky" without one but don't worry - the time will come when you wish you had one. In the meantime, ignorance is bliss I guess. :W
NinerBikes
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017
I've camped next to others in campsites with the Yamaha 2000is, and there is an absolutely obnoxious "pulse" or "popping" noise sound to the exhaust tone on them. If I spot a campsite available with a neighbor running a blue Yamaha, I will pass on the site and find somewhere else. It was really obnoxious, the exhaust sound of the Yamaha. YMMV, I don't find the Yamaha's to be quiet under some load in eco mode. Possibly something to do with the compression ratio being so high, or the motor works very hard in that capacity.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 15, 2017
NinerBikes wrote:
YMMV, I don't find the Yamaha's to be quiet under some load in eco mode. Possibly something to do with the compression ratio being so high, or the motor works very hard in that capacity.

Perhaps that, and the fact the EF2000iS engine is 20% smaller than the EU2000i engine. ;)

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