Wayne Dohnal wrote:
pritch272 wrote:
This is if all you do is run at *that* load. I suspect that *loaded* there is a substantial difference.
What do you think the difference is, and why?
The specs for the Honda states 4 hours runtime at rated load (1600 watts), which is a lot longer than the 2.5 hours for the Champion, yes, the Honda tank is 1.1 gal, still way better numbers.
Seems the Honda will give you 21.8 minutes of 1600 watts per 0.1 gallon vs the Champion with 15 minutes per 0.1 gallon. Big difference in fuel consumption at rated load.
Thats an extra gallon of gas to run the Champ for every 8 hours at 1600 watts. Could add up over time. If the Champ is $400 cheaper than a Honda, that would be 114 gallons (@ $3.50 / gallon). You would be better off with a Honda if your anticipated use would be greater than 114 8 hour days (using 1600 watts), taking only fuel consumption numbers into consideration.
Did I misread the rated load runtimes? Is my math skewed?
