MAXPEEDINGRODS Inverter Generator Unboxing and Review

[@navvet4518]

You know you’ve made it when the manufacturers are kicking boxes out of the back of their trucks on your driveway. Congratulations on your success brother and keep the videos coming.

[@jeffclark2725]

Agreed on getting stuff dropped off,that box looked like it has been sitting a long time somewhere

[@67mlb67]

You know your respected in the industry when they want you to review their products. Congratulations James! There is not a more deserving person.

[@geoffmolyneux9173]

Thanks for showing how to break in an generator. Two new generators in less than a week.

[@kanlayaneedansiri6235]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[@VidelicetMoi]

You treat your equipment/property like gold. Most people are shortsighted or simply don't give a damn.

[@jimmeroniuk8266]

Wow electric start as well. Way better for the damaged shoulder then recoil. I converted my low wattage Champion for just that reason. Sucks getting old. Thanks James

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Amen

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Uhhh.... no. LOL

[@er1073]

Very impressive inverter and it doesn't cost and arm and a leg! The features it has are very useful not a lot of blink just functional. Thanks James. Ed

[@Jameson4327]

It said the delivery company doesn’t have more respect for your merchandise. I’ll be waiting for your next video thank you

[@shaneweatherall8666]

That looks like a good quality generator. you know you are reaching a lot of people and you do a real good job of putting your videos together when these manufactures give you products to test.

[@melissabright9062]

Really impressed at the overall quality of this generator for the price, want to get the same one.

[@woodhonky3890]

I 100% agree with your break-in oil recommendations. Iv'e been doing that for many years. I have many engines around the homestead I bought new years ago and they all act like new.

[@markyoung7470]

I am sure the manufacturer loved hearing that some Lazy knucklehead just dropped it off his tailgate in front of your garage. It's really nice to see you get the respect of the manufacturers for you to do these reviews it's a win for all!

[@scottdenhamrealestate7716]

Nice video Jim, to the point and no extra like some reviewers do. Since you are likely to have this for awhile, perhaps you can to power your RV for awhile to exercise your a/c and appliances and give us an update after say 50-100 hours to show quality, oil consumption and fuel used based on load.

[@kenjohnson5498]

I wish i would have known about adjusting the choke when new, I can guarantee we sent some units back to the manufacturer for that very reason when i worked in a small engine shop.

[@r8118830]

Another Sunday offering. Thank you James.

[@duanek9892]

Just an fyi James, a misspoken "143 volts' at 14:53 when showing the 243 volts on the panel. Great video as always.

[@jeremyshepard8241]

A nice review narrated by the Prime Minister of Canada.

[@jameshedrick605]

That's pretty good that it comes with it's own tool kit

[@haneyoakie14]

Nice unit! Looks like a $1,100 value on Amazon. I appreciate your insights and well versed opinions on your channel. As always, excellent content.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The amount of information the display gives is sweet Very nice I would totally buy one of these if I needed one only thing I can think of I would need a generator for is using my welders with more portability

[@scottdenhamrealestate7716]

Watch out for the winners scam. I received one about this video today. Jim is an honest man and would not send out a scam email.

[@transmitterguy478]

I'm impressed with this generator and am putting it on my list.

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

Very methodical and professional review, looking forward to part 2.

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Awesome stuff James! When you test the output power on the o-scope, the waveform is important obviously, but since its an inverter, need to see how much RFI/Conducted Interference is present. So if an AM radio sounds like a buzz saw, thats poor filtering on the output, you can also see this interference by using the FFT function on your o-scope! Looking forward to part two!!!

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

I think George bush sr. Was president last time I had an AM radio on. 😂

[@Bassguitarist1985]

@@A_Man_In_His_Van the frequency band just happens to be the operating range of the MOSFETs in the inverter, 500kz to 1700khz is the fu range but typically the RFI hash is in the lower AM band

[@killer2600]

@@Bassguitarist1985 Everything interferes with AM radio, I ran across a new Ford Explorer that was interfering with the AM radio in my truck. It'd be nice if modern electronics didn't interfere with things at all but we don't live in such a world. The best we got is a FCC requirement that electronics be able to tolerate interference.

[@martyb3783]

@@killer2600 Agreed. This is also the reason that few people us AM anymore.

[@deangentles4966]

Hi James great looking and well made gene You know when you at the top of the tree when manufacturers make house call well done James

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Love these product testing videos they are great 👍

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

It looks really good. I would love to see a follow up when it has a couple hundred hours on it too!

[@rayshutsa6690]

Nice inverter generator it is about 1/3 the size of the Honda. Love your channel and content. Your professionalism and narration makes it easy to learn. ❤🇨🇦

[@RC-fu6hg]

That’s a nice simple no fuss inverter generator. Jus the right amount of bells and whistles.

[@irmascott1166]

5500Watt👍Very methodical and detailed video, looking forward for the future test.

[@tristanschaper281]

James, great unboxing video. This unit appears to be MUCH better quality than that other one. It's funny, I have the same Honda EU6500, which I bought years ago, when it was really the only 120/240V Inverter gen on the market. It's a beautiful machine. Amazingly, in the last 2 years, the 120/240V larger inverter gen market has exploded with new products, including 120/240V inverter gens with dual fuel. Amazing.

[@martyb3783]

I agree. I am waiting for a 20Kw whole house inverter generator. You just cant beat the power quality of an inverter.

[@YukonHawk1]

Awesome. Nice to have coffee with you today

[@PhoneVidoes]

Bought a Suntom deisel 6500 genny and it took 5 oil changes over a 10hr run before I stopped seeing swarf in the oil, been a cracking genny otherwise, although I know lots of folks had issues with the Suntom ones but then if there was the amount of swarf kicking about in the block its no wonder most died prematurely.

[@butler386]

Looks like a great little generator. Anxious to see how it really performs under load. Thanks for the videos.

[@fredleonard1547]

James I love your program, I am at 85 now unlikely to ever really make use of your teaching. BUT I've always had an interest in motors big and small. Now my question. What's the advantages and disadvantages of having an inverter genset? A program on this subject be interesting for many.

[@mogulsmoke2428]

I have watched you evaluate electrical power by connecting an oscilloscope to the generator. I know this is a tricky procedure, so, PLEASE SHOW US how connect an oscilloscope to the generator in a video. Thanks, I really enjoy learning from your videos. Mogulsmoke

[@jamesws3]

Good review! Still.....Not going to get rid of my EU6500 and smaller EU2000/2200 units. Honda's legendary quality and parts availability are more important to me than saving a few bucks.

[@mrobi5797]

Very professional review James. Congratulation again on another amazing video.

[@williamyorkolepossum]

Most interesting little set. This seems like the Zenith of the small sets. Congrats. on getting it..

[@r8118830]

It is a lovely looking generator with loads of features. On the MXR site it is for sale at $1,111. It is certainly not the cheapest but I suppose you get what you pay for.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Nice that they give you the plugs so you can make some custom cords

[@rickkucherak9080]

Thanks!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Rick!

[@martyb3783]

Great video. I really like your attention to detail during the break-in process. It looks like a pretty decent quality genset. I am sure that everyone would like to know your opinion.

[@lawnguru2344]

Congratulations..u made the big time !! Generac make them too ..I very was impressed with them quite well made..

[@lourdesgottlieb3202]

A great portable generator. Applause for the Eco-mode.

[@pamelamcgee5005]

My neighbor own the same brand generator but smaller than this model. 3500W I think. Quiet and efficient. This market seems to have more and more options.

[@jimmyg6215]

Interesting at 15:34 the main control knob moves. Was there a ghost operating the controls. 😁

[@dalltex]

Similar to the WEN but more output. If like the WEN then the shut off only kills the fuel. It does have an instant kill switch but the dial will only shutdown fuel so the carb stays dry. Second point is the battery removal isn’t easy from the front hatch. You need to pull the side cover to manipulate it out. Looks like a nice unit!

[@sgtJOOSEcapeS]

Another package for a good great day thank

[@xcalibre222]

Nice compact inverter gen. Thanks for the Vids Jim. :)

[@ThacMan]

You must have the same freight delivery driver I had. 12000 BTU AC/heat pump unit. Met the driver on the street. He opened the back door and I noticed my unit had been stacked on top of other freight and fell over during the drive because it was not secured. I had to take the unit apart and straighten the cabinet metal. Only took delivery because it's been 107 degrees and couldn't wait on another.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'd be really interested in this if I didn't have all my stuff already set up and everything that could blow up had a chance to do so. Might still be interested for my wife's sake when something happens to me but it'll have to be up to the son-in-law to get even that rig going. Thanks Pal and God Bless!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Looks like a very nice made and Good looking Generator 👌

[@garethUK]

Very helpful video. Thanks!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I like the oil drain design

[@odc43054]

Looks interesting. What about service parts? I have a 30 yo Honda EM5000 I love, and one great part is I can still get parts for it. The lack of service parts is what makes me cautious of brands like this one.

[@throwbo]

Usually the engines are Honda clone so there is a lot of parts interchangeability with Hondas and other Honda clones. Other parts may be harder to source but if you look closely there are usually other identical generators sold under different names (sometimes the color will differ) so maybe you'll be able to get parts that way in the (likely) event that MAXPEEDINGRODS is not around 30 years from now. I don't expect this generator to be running in 30 years anyway.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

@@throwbo Whereas a Honda (as we have seen) will be running well after 40, 50...or maybe even 60 years.....

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Looks like a decent unit James !

[@mafosa8519]

Only thing I dislike about inverters in general is…. No oil filter and fuel tanks are always small!! Thanks for the share though. Larry

[@Forged721]

Great Video I actually learnt Alot,,,,,, do we know what the Rattle was as first Start up?

[@kpdvw]

a lot better everything calibrated ok than the last review...

[@danmartinelli160]

Nice generator, and a good informative review! Just bought an old Honda eb3800 with act missing,any ideas? Dan downunder

[@hugh007]

The sound sounds like it's slower the conventional generators. Is it generating DC and then inverting it? Thanks for all the great videos.

[@jcondon1]

High voltage/high frequency AC to DC then back to AC fit for consumption.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That is super Quiet that sounds way quieter then the smaller one you did the other day

[@Forged721]

James have you seen the 200cc 5500w New Cammo look version to this ? Not Alot of info out on it right now

[@JosephStory]

Oh goodie! Are we going to get to see a short clip of it getting pushed off the back of the truck? I enjoy those videos of misbehaving delivery guys throwing TV's and stuff over fences and gates.

[@jcondon1]

I tried to pull the footage, but the ring camera just missed it....

[@oldguyonacouch7216]

Looks a lot like my old kipor generator 3000. Even sounds the same when started.

[@juliereyes7634]

I like the power in such package.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Do you know anyone who gives lawn mowers away ? There is a need to see one fixed, then used, cos that lawn needs it :) Great video as usual :)

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

With the great heat now present in many areas...the grass needs to be left longer to alleviate stress on the plant and to reduce the need for watering it.

[@JT-lq4yd]

This seems like a good generator, I am looking to upgrade as my current one running wattage is 1.6 kw and cannot start my air compressor.

[@mark31383]

It’s nice seeing smaller inverter generators coming with 240v, now you can backup your house with clean power. I have 2 questions. Is it a floating neutral? And when you were looking at the choke on the carb, I noticed a white filter looking material. Was that a “cabin air filter” type setup? Love the videos! Thanks

[@davidkettell5726]

it says floating neutral right on it at 7.00 .

[@ron827]

Dependability and longevity are always my concerns for an emergency generator. Honda has a good track record but the cost of this one is attractive. One usually gets what they pay for.

[@rorysimpson5139]

hi when will you be uploading part 2 of this video as ive been looking at this generator for a few weeks now great video as always 👍👍

[@Invinciblemoam]

Congrats on the success! I do wonder if you’ll be bringing units like these back to life in 10-15 years time. Call me a sceptic but I just don’t see it ageing well

[@myid9876543]

Once the inverter dies you’ll either need a generic replacement if that’s even possible or an electronics background to repair it

[@israelcharo1563]

Thanks for the clear and concise review! I've learned a great deal from your weekly videos! Question: I have a 12,000 watt DuroMax (XPH) through a transfer switch as a house backup..but it's way too loud. I would like to change to an inverter, but I'm not sure how to determine the total wattage being supplied by the generator to the house.... trying to add up the wattage requirements of each appliance is not going to be accurate; so is there a way to directly measure how much wattage the generator is putting out (through the 240v outlet to the transfer switch) in real time? Many Thanks!

[@x01e]

Yes, i have the same setup. I put a a volt and amp meter on each 120v leg coming from the generator and feeding my panel so i can meaire the draw. Also make sure to balance your circuits so that 2 refrigerators are notnon the same 120v leg.

[@israelcharo1563]

@@x01e Thanks for your reply. In my setup a single cord plugs into the 240V/30amp outlet and goes directly to the transfer switch....so I'm not sure how to measure the total wattage draw coming out of the generator...perhaps I'm missing something?

[@RustyNail5856]

that's a very nice gen.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

It LOOKS nice.......

[@andregrundler9961]

Hi, just a quick question, do know how to self excited generator?

[@sh839c]

What was that copper wire you had inside of the sparkplug socket?

[@killer2600]

I know Maxpeedingrods, as well as other brands, didn't have a R&D department design a custom/unique generator model and have parts manufacturers build custom parts just for their generator. So I wonder which brands are sharing what? And who are the real designers and manufacturers of these components that are assembled into "Your brand here" generators. For example, the inverter module of this generator surely isn't custom made by and for Maxspeedingrods so who makes it and what other generators use the exact same module where you could swap between the two without much fuss?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Sweet new video

[@whitesapphire5865]

It's a nice little generator for what it is, say for a couple of weeks away in the camper, or for jobbing about at home, but for anything more than that, I'd definitely take the Honda. The main advantages of the inverter generator are the fuel economy and quiet running, especially at lower power usage. Granted, a "true sine wave" generator has the cleanest output by far, so if you're running sensitive equipment, it's the way to go, but not all inverters are equal! Modified sine wave are actually worse than some conventional direct AC generators. It would be interesting to see what the 'scope shows across the output, with zero load, half load, and full load.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

This is a pure sine wave with less than 3% thd. It is higher quality power than the grid. Good luck with your Honda.

[@martyb3783]

@@A_Man_In_His_Van I agree.

[@pizann350]

@@A_Man_In_His_Van I agree, we camp in a large campground, a neighbour of mine has a Honda eu-3000 this generator barely runs anything, it’s output is 22 amps , it’s constantly tripping running a ac unit and a house fridge, the predator 3500 has zero issues running these loads for quarter of the price

[@THEFALCON58]

Hi James, nice

[@BigHoss1776]

Great reviews, the Maxpeedingrods and Genmax 5500/5000, look like twins. Sometimes the manufacturer will specify certain features added, premium parts or the opposite. Does anyone know if there is a difference in either unit. If no difference then it would be down to waiting for one to be on sale?

[@janicewebb6794]

Waiting for the further test.

[@slamdunk6170]

Would you recommend for a little more money but also more watts getting two of there 3500 watt gens and run them in parallel when needed??

[@DM-fp8uw]

What advice do you have for someone buying their first non-honda (ie chinese clone) inverter generator? Some people run then for a few thousand hours without issue, while others are unable to start at 50 hours even if all maintenance is followed. I just don't want a few thousand dollar paper weight. Also, any thoughts on converting to propane with a snokel kit? Any long term issues?

[@leandrolaporta2196]

I wish I knew that you must put some oil on the cylinder head the first time, I didn't do that with my eu3000is , I did everything else though, specially the first oil change after 3 hours, you got the eu6500is !! That is a monster generator, it costs like a car here xD, is that injection like the 7500?, Awesome machine!, The unit you've just review is nice, but I don't like the combo knob , I prefer separate controls for gas , choke and start

[@caitlinspencer5487]

How many house hold appliances can you run in one go

[@JustMe-xc6gc]

Good one thanks 😊

[@redneckbryon]

One thing you forgot to mention when reviewing the control panel side of the Generator, the Generator Main Ground Lug. Something that is important to mention, some manufacturers do run their engines on the assembly line, that’s why they have a small amount of oil in them. The multiswitch, do you see that being a failure item in the future??

[@TsunauticusIV]

They sell that same generator under other names. One is “Genmax”.

[@christurner5473]

Great review video, is there anyway you could please do a review video on the Predator 9500 super quite inverter generators

[@chrisokeeffe7624]

Your video's are great, very good information. But where are the big boy inverter generator like 9000 and bigger?

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Maybe someone will send him one to review?

[@AlexFrenkel]

How hard is it to change starters on this thing? Because is my Fireman 3200 you need to disassemble ALL of it in order to remove the starter :( How serviceable is it?

[@jcondon1]

Most if not all inverter generators are difficult to work on.

[@danielburke8350]

Two things I really like from this initial look... (1) the extendable handle so you can roll it like a wheelbarrow; my Predator 3500 has four fixed wheels and you might as well just be skidding it on the ground and (2) the SAE connector on the battery cables inside the oil door. This makes it super easy to plug in a Battery Tender for storage maintenance. And the one thing I don't like, the NAME. First place to "Maxpeedingrods" for the worst Chinese made-up product name! 😂

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

With your Predator generator can you find much larger wheels to put on the axles? Also can you fit the folding handle (the one that you find on most generators so you can lift the end of the generator to maneouvre it easily with the 2 wheels on the handle end of the gen momentarily raised off the ground?

[@peterouellette3874]

Good test, do you get to keep the generator? and does the company do a test run themselves?

[@arsimmustafa5693]

Hi James, i have 2 of these generators from maxpeedingrods, one is 5500w and the other one 3500w, can i connect both of them in parallel? Thank you

[@thomasgibson8025]

Looks like a Champion rebranded.

[@stevedavidson8802]

Just my opinion I love your channel I’d rather watch you rip things apart put engines back together then review a generator sorry

[@harryharari2099]

Love your channel watching it all the time. Can you convert this generator to work on propane and natural gas it will be perfect, need to see a video about it. Please keep your good work

[@RadioNJ1948]

Amazon also sells the same generator under the GENMAX brand Same pricing