Consumer Reports Generator Test HF vs Honda

I camped next to a predator (generator) and it was really pretty quiet. I don't know if it was carrying much of a load however.

My stepson bought one of the lower output Predators from HF and it was really quiet. Very easy to carry on a conversation standing directly over it. He's very happy with it.

Honda's stellar reputation will carry them for awhile. HF Predator and Champion are knocking on the door ! It is hard to argue with the price difference.

Neighbors bought a harbor freight predator inverter generator and it is quite. Parts and durability would be my concern.

H20ENG wrote:
Just came out this morning. I'd like to read the whole article but am not a paid subscriber.

https://www.consumerreports.org/inverter-generators/harbor-freight-predator-62353-vs-honda-eu2000it1a1-recreational-inverter-generator/

Kinda redundant since the EU2000i has been discontinued in favour of the new, much more capable EU2200i.

They missed that Honda is the only generator in it's class with a GENUINE fuel pump so that 0.95 Gallon tank can be "Expanded" to 5 gallons or more if you really want to (usually to about 2 gallons) by using their extended run system.

How about a generator that can run all week on a single start. Honda can do it. No other can. Not one (portable that is).

wa8yxm wrote:
How about a generator that can run all week on a single start. Honda can do it. No other can. Not one (portable that is).

That's good to know but I wouldn't let any portable generator run for a week. I'd stop it at least once a day to check the oil level.
Maybe I'm just paranoid. :)

gbopp wrote:
.. I wouldn't let any portable generator run for a week. I'd stop it at least once a day to check the oil level.Maybe I'm just paranoid. :)

Honda's have low-oil shutoff that works pretty well. You wouldn't have to worry about it.

2oldman wrote:

gbopp wrote:
.. I wouldn't let any portable generator run for a week. I'd stop it at least once a day to check the oil level.Maybe I'm just paranoid. :)

Honda's have low-oil shutoff that works pretty well. You wouldn't have to worry about it.

I have two, a Generac 5500 watt open frame and an ETQ 1800 watt inverter. Both of them also have low oil shutoffs. I paid $199 for the ETQ, btw. But I also would be very reluctant to run a generator continuously for a week, and would probably check the oil level a couple times, too.