Cheap Generator Better Than Honda? Predator vs Honda & GENMAX-Let’s Settle This!

[@ProjectFarm]

Here’s the list of products reviewed. More details in the video description. Thank you! Honda: amzn.to/3ZaBZIj GENMAX: amzn.to/3Z7nUv1 Predator: Available at Harbor Freight Oscilloscope: amzn.to/3Z8vHJ5

[@Mikefngarage]

I bought the Honda many years back when it was the EU2000.....it lasted 4 years. Then the valve got stuck in the valve guide, Fixed that then the wires all fried. Bought the predator after that....after 4 years still running. only had to replace the pull cord. stull running almost 8 years later. IDK it was cheaper and worked almost the same. Also the predictor ran equipment the honda would not run. so I think the Predator is a much better value I would never waste my precious money on a Honda again.

[@americanmanstan2381]

@@Mikefngarage Thanks!!

[@shanep5121]

Dude, do you listen to your videos before publishing? PEOPLE DO NOT TALK LIKE THIS. You need to vary your speech, man. This is unlistenable. It's like a 3rd grader reading a bad book report. Wow.

[@mojoman2001]

Please test 5,000 running watts generators with pure sine wave and 30 amp receptacle.

[@sherrcon]

try not drinking too much coffee before your videos...lol

[@Crumpy627]

This guy is truly doing everyone an amazing service. What a champion.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@chadclark2070]

This channel is awesome

[@dwayne7356]

You are doing the job that Consumer Reports used to do.

[@weaselduke]

I would go so far as Legend.

[@timothyandrewnielsen]

Truly is a hero.

[@andytommykeddy3224]

Great video! A buddy of mine had one of the same Honda generators. He was working on his boat and it fell of the boat rate in the salt water. We recovered it and changed all the fluids. It still runs today can’t beat a Honda!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@PoppyRaid]

Yep i ride honda too totally .. most comments from other bikers etc are .. oh yeah Honda cant go wrong ..👊

[@kentoeveryone]

What if there was a shark nearby?

[@akbychoice]

@@kentoeveryonethe Honda would win.

[@mattwaters6987]

​@@akbychoice😂😂😂

[@belectronberg8677]

Great video as always. I know it would be expensive, but I would love to see more brands tested like Champion, Wen, Westinghouse, Generac, etc. Also would be awesome to see how dual fuel generators running propane compare to gas only generators.

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Would be interesting, as propane is really the best since propane is cleaner burning and stores forever, unlike gas and diesel.

[@iamgriff]

I am also curious to know if and what the benefits are of propane powered generators, versus gasoline.

[@narref04]

I saw a test where a generator was ran on propane and checked. Then on gas and checked. The ammount of oil gunk and wear on the engine was drastically worst running gasoline

[@sethhovey8227]

I would be very curious as to how the Westinghouse performs.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

thanks for the channel contribution🐱👍🏿

[@whiskey86tv]

I didn’t even know a generator review could be so well done. I’ve probably been watching generator reviews for the last eight years for various reasons and this is the gold standard.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@geemanone2039]

Totally agree! Such very thorough and clear information!

[@bradbarton2930]

Love this channel! You've saved me from making some bad purchase decisions over the last couple of years. Also, as a vibration analyst, it's nice to see that you're testing and reporting on vibration levels on many types of equipment. Just a suggestion, but consider integrating the overall acceleration levels to overall RMS velocity. It's a better gauge of human-sensed vibration because velocity is not dependent on frequency. Acceleration measurements are amplified in the high frequency range, but velocity doesn't suffer from this limitation. It's a better model for human perception of vibration levels. Keep up the amazing work!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Glad to hear!

[@thanatoskatakrima5864]

As a vibration analysis you must have a vibrator up your @ss all the time 😂😂😂😂

[@mr.normalguy69]

Project Farm is practically a messiah for the average consumer. He compares various products, cuts through all the marketing stuff with actual testing, and allows us to decide which product is the best overall, best for value for money and the worst. God bless this guy for the work he puts in for his video 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@pauldean7690]

@Dr Poo exactly he is the real Consumer's Report and I have purchase many items base on his testings

[@andrewrehnert4997]

He’s on a mission from God 🤣🤣🤣

[@owendavies8113]

I completely agree...Thank you!

[@JEJAK5396]

Messiah is a bit much. How about, “truth teller”?

[@drmohammedalmasri]

Todd went this time the extra mile and sent the oil to the lab to ensure the most accurate results, this is turning from a KZbin channel to a serious testing facility. Amazing work as always!

[@joshhamel5853]

He does that all the time.

[@smeezekitty]

Not to mention and oscilloscope and vibration meter. And to think this guy started off his channel doing crazy experiments on a lawnmower engine. Now he's building up a testing lab

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@herculesbrofister265]

@@ProjectFarm i'd like to see more walmart stuff; hyper tough, blackmaxx (they have a generator at my local store for about $468), and so on. The stores are everywhere and the have numerous forms of credit like their Capital One card and affirm, which makes them pretty easily attainable options. But the question is, are they good?

[@CoolBlue87GT]

My Honda EU2000i is over 20 years old, still running great. It got me through hurricane Charley in 2004 & IAN in 2022 in SW Florida. Getting 9 hours run time on a tank (ECO mode) powering large fridge, mini fridge, large chest freezer, fans and various lights & phone chargers. In 2022 I bought a EU2200 to have as a spare, haven't needed it yet ! Great testing, thanks.

[@ProjectFarm]

Nice. You are welcome!

[@petergriffin383]

Can I run the Honda EU2200 outside during a rain storm?

[@CoolBlue87GT]

@@petergriffin383 It's best to shield it from rain. I have run mine in the rain - although I did put a trash can next to it with scrap plywood board on top on the can to keep most of the rain off the front panel. My current house has a 3 ft soffit over hang that keeps most of the rain off - as long as the wind isn't blowing sidewise.

[@petergriffin383]

@@CoolBlue87GT Thank you for the reply

[@thaknobodi]

I was under the impression these Hondas came out in like 2015 😂 but that's when i first saw a review on my KZbin feed

[@magnus150]

On the vein of generators, I use propane/gasoline dual input generators since propane is a bit easier to store and keep stable I just keep several tanks around. Next time you do generators, a propane based one would be interesting to see in both power and noise. Great as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Great video idea! Thank you

[@HawaiiSustainable]

I’ve seen videos where they convert the Honda to run on propane considered it for the storage benefit

[@bansheedearg]

A lifetime ago I worked at Penco making lockers and industrial shelving. The forklifts in the factory ran on propane because it was safer. I'd like to know the carbon monoxide differences between running on gas v.s. propane with a genny.

[@jamesray9009]

ya agreed I'm saving up for a duel fuel myself I'll take the performance hit of propane just need to get the bigger gen..

[@DracoOmnia]

​@@bansheedearg safe"r" being the key there. You are still combusting oxygen in an enclosed space and producing co (among other things). Think about the whole natural gas/propane oven debacle recently (and the fact no indoor gasoline ovens exist), it's safe-ish, depending on the size of your house, ventilation, season, airtightness of the home etc.

[@scottgallagher5]

as a generator connoisseur, this is the video where you surpass consumer reports. Amazing work!

[@KishorTwist]

I love CR!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@pfitz4881]

Unfortunately Consumer Reports have gone way down hill over the past few years. Doing things like testing many products, but from only a couple manufactures.. all of which are very similar to each other. In the past they'd test products from many more manufactures which is much more useful that rating 20 "vacuum cleaners" (using as an example only) from only 3 manufactures. Canceled my subscription over a year ago. I find Project Farm does a much better job. Keep up the good work.

[@scottgallagher5]

@@pfitz4881 couldn't agree more. we can say that about a lot of niche KZbinrs these days. budget doesn't dictate quality. and quality can't be driven by corporate relationships. PF is quality with authenticity.

[@haroldbell213]

The Honda engine and electrical system are excellent. They will serve you well

[@kylelobberman4546]

Honda, Yamaha & Champion are considered the big 3 in generators for job sites... would love to see Yamaha and Champion tested like this. Especially the oil test as nobody else does that and it's very indicative of engine longevity.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the video idea.

[@davejmathis]

@@ProjectFarm I'd love to see a dual fuel generator added to the mix to compare the benefits/tradeoffs of gas vs. propane.

[@spyda450]

Really amazed that Yamaha wasn't included or another brand like Generac (Generac's tend to be used as whole-house generators).

[@rogerstlaurent8704]

i would buy a champion over a honda any day The older Honda Generator were good and lasted there inverter generator are JUNK just to replace that one part is more then the generator itself and good luck buying that Inverter part unavailable and the warranty is also a joke good luck with that Honda Generators are very expensive boat ankers if you got to Tray fixes all youtube channel he has a very good video about Honda Generators and why not to buy them he speaks highly about Champion Generators and why they are worth the money over a Honda very over price equipment Harbor Freight is good but its a hit or missed you get a good product or a piece of junk product as for Yamaha never really worked on them not sure how good they are

[@406Steven]

My only experience with Champion generators is people who think it's a good idea to run one in a campground. Lots of watts for cheap isn't necessarily good. I've also camped next to someone with a pair of smaller Yamaha generators with the parallel adapter and, given their reputation, I was blown away by just how loud they were. For cost/performance/noise I like Wen generators as they are very reliable, quiet, good on fuel, and inexpensive.

[@adamkalon7584]

Wow, I’m surprised how someone can make such a high quality video comparison of power generators. Well done, sir! 91D

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@deandennis2838]

As a retired electrical engineer, I love seeing the oscilloscope readings of the output. I never realized how great a difference there was. Thank you!!

[@imkaneforever]

Could you explain what the dirty electricity means? Is it just not a proper polarity change within the certain frequency?

[@alfredotovar8984]

I too would like to know 🤔

[@IronArmPanda]

@@alfredotovar8984 It means the frequency is either too high or too low and the voltage has too much variation. I'm guessing the cheapies are using cheap components and less than stellar invertor circuits. There's also probably missing filtering circuits like what the Honda has. Alot of newer electronics will not have a fun time on a generator with too much variation under load.

[@ryanjay6241]

@@IronArmPanda Actually, it's quite the opposite. Most "newer electronics" are the ones that will suffer least from bad sine waves. Anything with an SMPS (computers, phone chargers, etc) have no problems operating at anything between 40-80hz and really don't care how clean the power source is. "Older" electronics or things like amplifier that often still have linear supplies will be more heavily affected. Most likely anything with a motor as well.

[@Bassguitarist1985]

​@@imkaneforever dirty electricity means two things. Here in the USA we have 60 Hertz and 120/240 volts. The first aspect of dirty electricity is called total harmonic distortion. This basically means there are voltages present at the higher harmonics so we can have 30 volts at 120 Hz or 15 volts at 240HZ. These voltages are basically not doing anything to power the load but instead create waste heat which can shorten the life of electronics. The utility grid states that you will never see anything beyond 5% harmonic distortion. That's considered very clean. Portable generators non-inverter type can have harmonic distortion as much as 20%!!! Most low-power switch mode power supplies are tolerant of high THD because they are overbuilt to handle the excess heat. Make no mistake though over time high THD will cause these devices to fail. The second aspect of dirty electricity is RFI. This is especially present on inverter type generators. It's basically the same as harmonic distortion but at a much smaller voltage at a much higher frequency somewhere in the 20k to 50khz region typically. The noise comes from the transistors turning on and off very quickly in order to approximate the sine wave that we would normally find in our house outlets from the grid. This on/off action creates the RFI noise. Normally there are filtering components added at the inverter output to keep the level of this interference noise below certain established industry limits called FCC 15. Sometimes this could cause problems with some electronics. There is always going to be some of this RFI on inverter generators even with proper filtering and can be heard with high quality audio devices. There are filters that you can buy however to make this noise go away pretty much.

[@sshuggi]

Would be interested in these tests on the Champion dual fuel generators. It's about the same price as the predator, but can run on propane too, which is great cause it runs way longer right from the tank and propane doesn't go bad.

[@BradiKal61]

I agree

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! If there's enough interest in this video, I'll do it.

[@Hermod_Hermit]

Dual fuel generators are definitely interesting.

[@unionse7en]

I have a champion dual fuel. I've never run it on propane because gasoline is much cheaper (Colorado). I have modified it for remote start, which also saves fuel. If I was using it for emergency only than I might use propane because more stable storage than gasoline.

[@volvo09]

I converted my generator to propane as a 2nd fuel option. I test it on propane, and keep the fuel tank empty for when I really need it. Good to have 2 fuel options, although propane is much more expensive than gas.

[@brentfellers9632]

In canada these generators are more expensive . While working for a rental company a customer returned a 2000w honda generator that had fell of a truck on the highway 😮 It was in a dozen or more pieces. The manager wrote it off, so my coworker began to reassemble the thing using jb weld and zip ties. It seriously looked like Frankenstein with all those zip ties for stiches, EVERYTHING worked except eco mode! Gotta love a honda!

[@ProjectFarm]

Impressive!! JB Weld can fix just about anything. lol

[@brentfellers9632]

@@ProjectFarm j. B. Is my favorite welder!

[@twistedhillbilly6157]

No duct tape?? What are you people up there?? Animals????

[@chassy]

​@@twistedhillbilly6157 😂

[@5toolman6]

@@twistedhillbilly6157 He didn't watch Red Green.

[@charlesgreenwood6181]

This is the best comparison of any products online, least filler junk possible. I nominate your for a Emmy, Grammy, and a Nobel!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@mongo5888]

Brother, you truly are doing something great out here for so many people. Just look at the comments as proof of that. There are so many of us out here trying desperately to make things work and balance everything, and saving up to buy something only to get it home and find out it's junk is a huge blow and can really set folks back. You truly help people man, no joke. Its been awesome watching the channel grow and evolve, and I hope you do this for a long time to come. Keep up the awesome work brother man. 🤘🇺🇸

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!

[@salazam]

I read this comment in a Hulk Hogan voice

[@RobertL78]

One thing to remember on most of these generators is that the air intake for the cooling and the engine is through the bottom. So if you run them on gravel or grass, put some metal or plywood under them and the inside will stay much cleaner.

[@sgnt9337]

Good to know. Thanks for posting this.

[@brutongaster8184]

+

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@Stewie81693]

This is good info.

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

Robert L I've got mine sitting on a 2'X2' rubber pad from harbor freight, which they sell for ten bux for four of them, it also cuts down on transmitted vibrations. I move it slightly on occasion as the feet tend to sink into the pad a bit, but it recovers.

[@paulh6096]

Very thorough testing! One additional note is that the Honda generator will most likely retain a significant part of their value if resold. I own one and with the low hours I have can resell it for just a little less than the purchase price. They are great machines.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@stevennatt9707]

@@happydogg312 "you never know..." In this case, you might discover you need 3500 watts... or whatever.

[@darkstaroblivion]

i have the predator . got mine during a personal emergency in temps of -20 this lil unit saved my family from a dangerous winter storm in northern colorado have had this for two years and never once any issues past forgetting the vent on the cap lol

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@salazam]

I pictured the generator pulling you out of an avalanche like a St. Bernard, lol

[@TheGrkz]

Being that summer is right around the corner, it would be helpful if you could test coolers/ice chests to see which works best at ice retention, durability and overall weight. Keep up the great work!

[@kurtb3606]

I second this request!

[@ShepherdsSheepdog]

3rd!

[@Akc64]

Guys, what's about fridge on 18v platform like Makita, DeWalt or others?)

[@uria711]

YYYEEEESSSSSSSS

[@HamHomestead]

YES!

[@gimpygrump3947]

I'm a Fleet Mechanic. We used to run Honda's for all our generators and water pumps. Due to operator error in leaving the fuel open and washing the cylinder walls on a regular basis we switched to Yamaha generators and water pumps. Under $400 cad, they perform just the same and they have all out lasted the old Honda's

[@travisjazzbo3490]

I've heard good things about Yamahas> Thanks for sharing. Would have been cool to see that one in the mix

[@SiXiam]

Not sure where you are getting that price on the Yamahas. They are similar to the Honda price.

[@ed-gw3ov]

@@SiXiam Just bought a Yamaha 2200 @ $1,299.00 US + tax

[@thecloneguyz]

We always use STABIL in the fuel and we always run the carburetor completely out of fuel before we store it and we've never had a problem in 20 years

[@yzrippin]

​@thecloneguyz yeah but Taryl fixes all showed all fuel additives dont work. Its really just ethanol in the fuel or not that matters

[@marklewus5468]

I really appreciate the testing you do. For 40+ years I have purchased mostly Honda power equipment, including generators, lawnmowers, & snowblowers. The stuff lasts forever and has never failed me. Yes, Honda costs *significantly* more but it’s one of those “you get what you pay for” things.

[@Garth2011]

Yes and when you need it to start and function in emergency times, Honda is the way to go.

[@scowell]

Buy once, cry once.

[@om617yota8]

100%. Gave up cheaping out on tools a long time ago. Buy the best I can afford and have never regretted that.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Yep... That's why I stick with Makita tools. They aren't big on HYPE, but are always up there in performance and always last forever

[@Garth2011]

@@scowell So true...not as easy as it used to be with less options these days. Everything is Chinesium, Mexican, Indian etc. and nothing easy to find from the USA. I blame the warehouses for much of this.

[@richardwang474]

Ive been telling everyone i know about your videos. I swear you have to be a genius to come up with these test parameters.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing the channel!

[@Rich-j6v]

I’m a generac dealer and would love to see a comparison on home standby units! Generac, kohler, Cummins and brigs and Stratton! That would be incredibly awesome!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@thetazva]

that would be incredibly expensive.

[@JohnDoe-gm5ux]

You saw it. Generac is Chinese just like the off brands

[@Oblithian]

@@thetazva I guess we need to buy a bunch of stuff and donate a bunch of money.

[@rickmurillo6857]

I second that

[@jonathansherwood5841]

Again, Honda proves they know what they are doing with these small engines! Well done! Would like to see Yamaha and Champion in the mix for the next episode of Generators. For some others; Westinghouse, DuroMax, Ryobi, WEN, Craftsman, and Firman. These are some of the brands I can think of that are at Home Depot, Lowes, and Tractor Supply. Another good video, Todd! See you next time! 🐺🔧

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

[@Jimster481]

I agree here, Champion and Yamaha are 2 other big ones along with Ryobi.

[@volvo09]

You can see how clean the oil was when it came out of the Honda too. The other generators had much darker oil.

[@Jimster481]

@@volvo09 yea, that's not surprising between those two brands.

[@syberspy9]

The champion is junk. I was really hoping the Firman would be tested, by the paper it seems to be the best value option. I imagine the generac would also be good. Yamaha is great, just as good as the Honda. Has more weight due to piston design then the Honda though

[@ChaseBrown231]

We also need the rundown on pressure washer hoses! Flow rate, abrasion resistance, flexibility, temperature compliance, burst pressure etc. (Great work as always btw)!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@toyyoda3710]

I like that clear pressure washer hose from Tractor Supply ... Seems pretty tough after several years use and best of all... Does not leave all those black marks all over anything not black like cool decking and concrete.

[@TheButlerNZ]

Been in the Water Blaster industry for a few years... Flow rate is negligible in a hose... the important things is that the ends have not been over crimped (and even then that often doesn't affect output flow/pressure, but will increase pressure of the hose at low pressures (like when using a large "soaper" nozzle to use the detergent venturi (often built in with a cheap machine. The venturi requires a high pressure on the pump side and a lower pressure on the output side (to create a vacuum on the output side that sucks the detergent in through a non return valve at the end of the plastic pickup hose... restrictions in the hose can act like a nozzle which can increase the pressure in the hose enough that the venturi ends up with the same pressure on either side.. so no vacuum, no soap. (This is why you have to use the "black" nozzle on QC nozzle units to get soap... and thin hose (usually 1/4" (measured in ID not OD) hose) does effect the low pressure)... 3/8th (industrial standard) can run up to about 30m long before pushing all that water through ends up leveling out that pressure either side of the venturi again... I personally hate venturi's. Spray and walk away.. then pressure wash later!)

[@toyyoda3710]

@@TheButlerNZ I decided years ago that if i want to add soap or bleach it is better to do it with a 60 dollar garden tank sprayer that can spray it right where i want than my 3000 dollar pressure washer set up

[@jonstewart7317]

Thanks! Friend for doing a very professional job on everything that you test 🙏

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for supporting the channel! I really appreciate it!

[@misterbalsa9676]

I have two eu2000i's pushing about 800 hours each, used pretty much weekly. Following the book maintenance schedule, both still run like new and use no oil between changes. Great machines! It's worth pointing out that the Honda should be expected to have a more pull start effort required, as well as use a bit more fuel, as it's a significantly larger engine than the other two. Thanks for the tests!

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.

[@Cesarz28]

GE-3300A

[@Honestandtruth007]

​@@ProjectFarmI Love to See Comparison of Champion inverter generator and Westinghouse inverter and Honda inverter generator 👍 Enjoy your videos

[@THX..1138]

Yeah MY EU2000i has over 10,000 hours and still runs like new....Also the Honda probably only uses more fuel till it breaks in which takes several hundred hours. The Honda clones probably all have pretty loose tolerances so start off with a lot less internal friction...At the cost of many of them not lasting as long as the Honda's break in period.

[@williamvaughan1218]

I have 2 that have at least 4000 hours on them still going great.

[@markcarr5142]

A-iPower SU 2300. Bought one after the big freeze here in Texas. Just had 4 days without power after a freak wind storm in Spring TX. I ran my house fridge, my garage fridge and deep freezer on that one generator for 4 days straight, no breaks, filling it up when it needed gas. I didn't lose 2k in frozen meats or meals, line a lot of my neighbors did. I just did a service to it today at work, and again, it just started right up. I bought it at Sam's club for$329, and it's the best money I've spent.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@daytonasayswhat9333]

$2k is frozen meat? Are you at 1890s fur trapper or preparing for the zombie apocalypse?

[@UpstateSCBass]

I just bought and used this model generator during Helene. I ran it for 5 days straight only stopping it for the recommended oil changes. Excellent product!

[@ChristianBehnke]

I bought a Honda EU2200i a few years ago and it's never let me down - I'm confident the higher cost was worthwhile, but it would be great to see how these units stand up over the test of time, like into the 1000hr+ range. It's not exactly an environmentally friendly test, but it's the only way to get those kinds of results. Thanks, as always, for the great content Todd!

[@denisohbrien]

TBO its not necesary, show any mechanic those sparkplug pictures from this video. If they came from a car: 1 engine will do 200+K miles even with modest servicing. 1 engine will do 100k, but will need serviced every 6k on the nose. and 1 of those engines wont make it from one service to the next without an oil top up and fresh plugs. I dont need a generator, but seems clean cut to me ifi did, buy the honda, or buy the cheapest non inverter thing I could find and put up with it, and treat it as disposable.

[@om617yota7]

Check any tool rental shop, and see what small generator they rent out. That's a business model that is based on getting the maximum return on investment from a tool purchase, and it's all but guaranteed to be a Honda. These small generator reviews always ask "Is it as good as a Honda?" If you get a Honda, you don't have to ask.

[@lukewalker3905]

@@om617yota7 Exactly, there is a reason all of our tool rental shops here in Australia all have Honda 2200 and 7KVA versions in the fleet, clearly they just last the abuse and test of time otherwise they would be using the cheaper ones.

[@greasemonkeymechanic1]

@@denisohbrien he got a bad one and should swap it, i have two predators and neither use oil like his did. i have over 500 hours on one and over 300 on the other and i have never had to add oil between 100 hr intervals. that being said obviously the honda is a better build quality and will last longer, but by how much is the real question.

[@gregorywagner9416]

For the price of that Honda you could have bought 4 genmax generators... you have four times the power and four times the life

[@tracythorn2918]

My 15 year old Honda 2000i is still going strong and does not burn oil. It does not have an hour meter so I'm estimating around 800 hours minimum. You did an excellent comparison here!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing.

[@PolPotsPieHole]

just cant beat a Honda, when we get new equipment at work I get excited when it has a Honda, lol

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

The 2000i actually DOES have an hour meter. It tells you, in code, by flashing lights when you first start it (on the panel). Count the number of flashes, and that's how many hundred hours it has run. This is a little known trick that can help you find a smoking deal on a used 2000i with low hours. Also, learn which model numbers are made in Japan (another thing the average person doesn't know how to find) I got one with 200 hours for $400.

[@mickgatz214]

I tend to attach an hour meter to all my appliances. ;)

[@anthonynicholich9654]

​@@PolPotsPieHole Don't forget Yamaha. Also made in Japan and in some cases better than Honda.

[@trepanier01]

A great test would be between inverters for vehicles from cheap to expensive

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@trepanier01]

@@ProjectFarm no problem I hope you have a great day

[@Carl2k7]

Great suggestion!

[@philliphall5198]

I agree we need help on what to buy

[@jharlow84]

I love your channel and the way you test everything on such a level/unbiased field. I've been waiting for a long time for you to test generators so I was excited to watch this video. My only request would be for another generator comparison using larger generators. I'm hoping for a comparison of generators that would be large enough to use with a RV.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@alm4132]

Just get a second Honda and run them in parallel

[@dhones23]

Unbiased, data driven, detailed analysis. You do a great job with this kind of stuff! Thank you! I would love to see a similar comparison of inverter generators in the 3000 - 4000 watt class that are RV ready. They are challenging because they need to handle a significant load, be quiet, mobile enough to move around a campsite and of course reliable.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@randysavage8963]

I was literally just watching other reviews about these hoping you would do a comparison! Thanks so much Todd for once again making my Sunday better .

[@gamebredduramax71]

Go Honda

[@ProjectFarm]

Legendary name like Randy Savage. Love it!! Also, thank you for the positive feedback!

[@randysavage8963]

@@ProjectFarm Your welcome ! We are very fortunate to have such a non bias channel for product testing

[@skitzvitz]

Your perseverance in informing the average person is legendary! I've based many of purchasing decisions on your test results and everytime it's been bang on expectation. I love how I can say " there is a project farm video on that, you should watch it".

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@codyrichter8168]

Great video. I personally use the Honda 2200 to power my ice house. The oscilloscope comparison is great. When running a fish finder my friends experience interference with their predator generators in some cases.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@madvilprdc08]

I would love to see some reviews and comparisons on whole house generators. Thank you for all of your videos, they have been a great help on countless things!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Glad to hear! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@McTroyd]

Not really video related but I noticed you're approaching 3 _million_ subscribers!! That's awesome. You'll be in the stratosphere with Linus and Furze before long, having earned every bit of it. As for the video, I liked how you pulled the Tailgator and the Predator 4K in as a comparison data point, especially for the quality of the power. Good stuff, and it matters a lot to an electronics nerd like me. 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@4-LOW]

I bought my Predator 3500 a few years ago and I've used it for everything from camping to running power tools out in the woods to running our entire house during power failures. I've been extremely happy with it. Zero issues so far. Not bad for $700 bucks. I've had other guys comment on how quiet it is.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@dangda-ww7de]

I also got a 3500 after looking at the sparkplug im putting it up for sale right now.

[@dangda-ww7de]

Just sold it.

[@PatrickWagz]

@@dangda-ww7de How much did you get for it?

[@brubacher99]

I bought 1 for $60 at an auction. Works good so far

[@TheCrankshaftRotator]

This guy just never disappoints me.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@sharkcookie.YouTube]

Very interesting test. The oil analysis was very helpful. As for running time, keep in mind, the Honda delivers the highest voltage leading to a higher power output. That’s why it shut down a bit earlier. The others ran longer because they delivered less power. Will the Honda last 3 times as long? Probably

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@Fire_Asian24]

I’ve had a Honda Eu2000i (paired) for years. Thought it was quite expensive for a recreational generator but knew it was one of the best in terms of stable-smooth power. Once again, your vids are absolutely fantastic and vendors should take NOTE of this channel. Thanks! -Nokki / Dallas, TX

[@schmitty69]

Fantastic video! Im always hesitant to buy a generator because there are so many options and its hard to tell what is actually a good option. Would be good to see larger home generator options in the 6 to 10kw range! Thanks as always!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@scowell]

@@ProjectFarm Please make the contest between dual-fuel (at least) only... home backup gen sets should get away from gasoline, not a proper long-term storage fuel.

[@CromemcoZ2]

I'd like to see that myself. Even with regular factory-authorized servicing, my 11kw Generac has been more troublesome than I'd expected. But doesn't he buy all the equipment he tests? Buying 3-5 home-size generators would get into some serious money.

[@albertmijaresjr]

Great video, as always. I have a recommendation; Compound-action snips AKA aviation snips. I’ve noticed a big difference between the amount of force needed to cut with different brands as well as durability of the blades.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@rverro8478]

I've been using aviation snips for over 25 years. So far, WISS brand was on my top list but, lately, I've noticed that another company took over and kept the WISS logo. What I mean is, I see a pair of WISS in a BENCHMARK package. They are not so good anymore so, I'm giving TASK a test. So far, not a problem but, they're barely 3 weeks old.

[@rverro8478]

@@Evil_Joe My huge pair is a Malco. Damn thing is around 40 years old. I only had to sharpen the blades once. I just can't find the small ones in Canada. Just those generic ones, you find in hardware stores.

[@akpipelayer]

@@rverro8478yea the new crescent wiss snips are garbage. great idea for project farm I’m looking forward to the video!

[@Rentta]

In my experience using them in work for 20 odd years nothing for me has beaten Midwest ones.

[@orowock1]

excellent review. One thing not mentioned, availability of replacement parts in the event of accidental damage or worn out parts from heavy usage.Everything on the Honda is readily available.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

[@philliphall5198]

Parts are the key to buying anything now 😊

[@JFirn86Q]

Seems that it costs a lot to get that bit of extra quietness and smoother running engine. It's amazing how much of a value the other brands are though. This was a perfect test to do, since they claim to compare so equally - but this shows there is a difference! Thanks again for another great video.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

If you rephrase the question into comparing a used Honda, to a new China brand, that's how you can get that smooth quiet engine at a low price. I did a lot of research and patiently waited until I found one for $400 at a pawn shop. If I was in a hurry, I could have paid a bit more ($600). From the research I did, a used Honda is likely to last longer than a new China thing, and parts are easily available, as well as videos here, showing how to repair them.

[@rickreese5794]

@@hxhdfjifzirstc894 Gr8 post, thx, Smart😊

[@rgh622]

Chinese junk vs Japanese ingenuity equals American entertainment. Go team Honda!

[@enigmaticcruz2483]

Honda will still be running as quiet and smooth as the first day ten years from now. Genmax and the Predator would have been replaced at least three times by then.

[@Pierre-G1]

Hi Todd, Great video! If you ever decide to do a 2nd round, you might want to throw in a Champion and a Firman. Both of these machines seem to dominate the big box offerings here in Canada (Costco, Lowes, etc.). Dual and tri fuel options are also popular offerings.

[@CF542]

Good points, have a dual fuel option being tested would be useful as well

[@FISHFANATIC95]

My recommendation exactly!

[@CByers-lh3zq]

agree too- Champion is all I could find for dual-fuel at my local farm supply shop

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

[@mendonesiac]

Generac is also common here in the states

[@marklacombe2671]

900+ hours on a Predator 3500 inverter generator and still running like a top. Been used a lot and the there are some tricks I've learned to get it this far. 1. Most important there is a air vent tube right at the top of the fuel tank. Make sure to not fill fuel above that intake or it will drain into the charcoal filter and stall out. 2. Make sure to add a vent to fuel cap or back off when tightened a half turn while in use. So it does not create a vacuum and starve the engine for fuel. 3. Change oil every 40 hours with a top off at 20-30 hours. Use good oil. 4. Change the spark plug to a high quality one. In all honesty 1 and 2 will be your most common issues. Hopefully this helps someone out there.

[@bobmunz7877]

I got the same one with 2000 + hours , bigest isue i had is ajusting the exost valve about every 1000 hr or so , other than runs great .

[@marklacombe2671]

@bobmunz7877 no doubt it'll make it that far. Haven't seen any people on KZbin with more than 150 hours. Cheers bud.

[@bishbosh7728]

I ran a Honda 2000 for 6 hours a night every night for 12 years and it was used on several jobs running saws and cement mixers. I only had to change the inverter once at the 8 year mark and got a replacement for 200 bucks.

[@StevenSmith-7t391]

My Predator 3500 has almost 600 hours on it and runs like a top. I put a remote start kit on it which was a great investment. I’d like to see it compared to some of the other brands of generators.

[@joshbrobud8358]

I also have a 5 year old Predator (Harbor Freight). During a hurricane it ran 2 weeks straight. It regularly gets used and is one of the best buys I ever made.

[@wojtekmc]

What an absolute masterpiece comparison. The amount of work to make such a video is unbelievable. Thanks a lot. I have never since such a comprehensive comparison of any product.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome!

[@pselden2103]

A very timely test considering how often we lost power this past winter. Compliments on your production values, sir. Great pacing, densely packed practical content and positive energy! Some may benefit from your tests of tri-fuel generators big enough to power critical appliances such as a refrigerator, water heater and furnace plus some lights at the same time.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@Independent_DIY]

What a great video. We purchased a Genmax 3300i last year for our 34' Winnebago. It fit in the bay for the previous generator, It's much more efficient than the old Onan we pulled out and we love it! For the price and the power it's really hard to beat. When we are out boondocking it keeps our AC running and our batteries charged up. We changed the oil right away after its first hour of runtime and would recommend the same.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@DeeDubious]

I wish we would see more of a variety of generators especially with the main popular brands like FIRMAN, Westinghouse and DuroMax

[@ProjectFarm]

I'll do it if there's enough interest in this video. I'm finding myself breaking the budget every month. lol

[@oneboyscout3653]

Pls do more on the cheaper gens we can afford better

[@Extra_Ordinary_Gary]

I'm currently shopping for a generator so I stopped here a few months back to see if there were tests. Those costco firmans and Cabela's champions are tempting

[@indycharlie]

Most people seem to really like the Champion brand , also ...

[@trizyman]

DuroMax XP12000EH please

[@marshallartz3194]

I was sorely tempted to go for whatever brand offered maximum wattage for the money, but your comparison test convinced me - grumbling - to 'buy once/cry once' and choose the Honda EU2200i. It was worth it when - in typical Honda fashion - it started second pull for its monthly maintenance run and settled immediately into a smooth idle. Its louder Generac predecessor took 15-20 pulls with much fiddling and cursing to run properly. Thanks again for all you do; love your channel!

[@mattwaters6987]

Yep, did what you did. I've had my Honda EU2200i since 2018 with regular maintenance and it runs like a top, and very reliable too. 👍

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@jamesstuart3346]

Outstanding test as usual. Unlike the competition, Honda has actual stores with trained technicians and genuine Honda parts. That's worth a lot

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@willusher3297]

A note on the fuel efficiency tests - the Honda was producing a higher voltage than the other two, so while it ran out of gas earlier in some of the tests, it may have actually produced more energy (a resistive load, like the space heater or halogen lamp, will use more energy when operated at a higher voltage). You may want to consider using the kill-a-watt meter kwh output to compare energy efficiency in future tests. Thank you for all the great work you publish.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

Good point. And it is a square law, so it has an outsized effect.

[@ProjectFarm]

You are welcome! Thanks for the constructive feedback.

[@sadfur8728]

126.5V seen on the Honda is surprisingly high, I would be concerned if the public utility was supplying their power at that level as they normally come in at 119, much closer to the 120V. I would have expected better regulation from the Honda but maybe that's the reason they are more able to start high inrush current devices, because they go overvoltage on the output regulation. I'd prefer regulation to the same voltage from the mains instead of the boosted value all the time, as that's the design voltage for the appliances.

[@glennhinkley]

As always, very thorough video! Great job. Other generators which are similar size to the Honda EU22 are the Yamaha and Westinghouse units (we sell Honda and Westinghouse) and Westinghouse is offered as a budget unit but has a great warranty and is well backed.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for the feedback.

[@MetaView7]

please add Subaru (I think it sells under many names) other big box store offerings Champion Firman

[@jaystus]

I’m running the Honda 5 days straight during Helene right now. Running amazing and very quiet. Worth every penny

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelmccarthy4615]

Checking my new Honda generator i noticed the air cleaner is actually a 2 stage course/fine filter. And the up draft multi size intake tubes are ingenious to have heavy debris drop out of air suspension. There seems to be many nuanced designed features that are difficult to quantify or test on higher end quality products. Things that are easy to take for granted but require lots of R&D to develop.

[@nobodynoone2500]

Bingo. The reason for the cost difference is not just materials and production quality.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@techwolflupindo]

Mine has over 3000 hours and still clean filters.

[@TimberTrainer]

I ended up buying a Wen 56203i about a year ago. It has been excellent so far. I really like the fuel shutoff feature. Draining the carb after use gives trouble free starting after storage. My generator only gets used for a couple of hours, then sits for a couple of months.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@sadfur8728]

I prefer fuel shut off valves separate from the run switch, as opposed to those integrated ones that only allow them to be on or off together. That allows the carb to be run dry without draining the fuel tank completely, for shorter term storage. For extended storage of years, everything should be fully purged of gas either way.

[@TimberTrainer]

@SA DFUR , My generator has that feature. You can shut off the engine ignition, and you shut off the fuel to run it dry.

[@sadfur8728]

@@TimberTrainer that's the way they all should be designed

[@sadfur8728]

Problem is that some think it's clever to integrate it into one control and shut the gas off along with the ignition.

[@austinknowlton1783]

Thanks for doing this video. I'm considering purchasing a small generator and this really helps narrow it down. Such a thorough comparison. I also would definitely love to see an ice chest/cooler comparison. Also a freezable icepack comparison would be informative. I've made several informed purchases based on your videos. These companies should be PAYING you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank and you are welcome! Thanks for the video idea.

[@andrievbastichy8551]

1:56 lol i thought he was telling me the warm up procedures for a f14 hornet.... gotta love this guys detail.. better than any manual.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@larrybenson902]

We have had a honda 2000i for 15 years works every time we need it and have had it running the basics in our house during an outage for 2+ days. My family has a Yamaha and has the same report. Would love to see a compare of the 'top-tier' generators in real world tests.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@mveaglespirit]

I bought a Generac 3000i because all the tests and comparisons I could find said it was at least as quiet as the Honda 2200, but it made more power and was less expensive. Would love to see how that Generac would do in one of your tests. Great work and thanks for doing what you do!

[@anthonynicholich9654]

You made a poor decision by buying generac. I worked on generators my whole life and I'll tell you that you never see 30, 40 or 50 year old generec (not sure if they even existed then) only honda and Yamaha. That's alright if everyone was smart who would keep generac in business.

[@mveaglespirit]

@@anthonynicholich9654 Thanks ever so much for your opinion. Show me a 50 year old Honda 2200, lol. I wanted the most power from the quietest one I could get and this is it. It also has a handy shore power outlet on it. We had a Generac Generator at our house for 28 years and it was fine.

[@SeaPro360]

The Hondas are on sale right now for $999

[@anthonynicholich9654]

@@mveaglespirit Asking me to show you 50-year-old Honda 2200 is like asking to show you a 50 Toyota Prius! Your question doesn't make any sense. Just like 50 years ago Toyota had a Corolla Cressida and a Pickup Honda had different models of genitors then. I am most likely wasting my time with a low intelligence grown man like you having to explain this! If you had any intelligence you would not be believing the generac is better than Honda to begin with so of course it's time wasting for me. I can show you a models of Hondas that a 50 years old like EX 400, 500 EX Ex1000 EX2000. Honda's first generator on Canadian and US market was 1962. Where was genetac then? I bet you are one of those people that have a Chrysler or Ford in the driveway believing is as good as Toyota and Honda. If I was you I'd be careful where you say generic is better than Honda or Yamaha because people might laugh at you.

[@mveaglespirit]

@@SeaPro360 Not a bad price, but I don't need one now.

[@adamjb8165]

I have that Honda as a rarely used back up generator for my home, and because it is so rarely used I bought a propane converter kit which has worked fantastically the few times I’ve needed it, and I have no worry about the fuel going bad.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@marcmckenzie5110]

We’ve had the predecessor, I believe its the Honda EU2000, for 16 years and have used it almost every year. I do the regular maintenance. Use has ranged from outdoor projects like building cedar fence using a variety of power tools, to whole house backup during multi-day power outages. (Safely doing the latter involves turning off the breaker mains, and then turning on critical lines and watching the current draw). It has never failed to start within two pulls, has yet to require a repair, and looked new this fall after I washed the unit. Especially for this kind of tool, how long your own use-life expectation is a major factor. Our unit has certainly exceeded our expectations, and I suspect the Honda will out live me!

[@Slane583]

Someone else has said it already. But for me personally I would like to see duel fuel generators that can run on propane as well as gasoline. We don't use generators often enough so a normal gasoline model would either be empty or gummed up. Regardless of brand since all of these small engines run flat tappet cams maybe you could test them with zinc rich engine oils? That would be interesting to see how well it helps with wear versus using straight synthetic. :)

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@Dan-yk6sy]

I always put stabil everytime I fill up a gas can, never had any issues. If its something I don't plan to use for about a year or more I'll run it out of gas. Those two things would save people a lot of trouble will small engines. You can get ethanol free gas but its pricey. If you already have a bunch of tanks around, or the bigger tanks I can see the use for the propane ones, but otherwise it seems like a pain.

[@Slane583]

@@Dan-yk6sy I run ethanol free high octane in my chainsaws as well as my dirt bike. But when it comes to power outages in my area they're very rare. So a generator for us is something that would be on standby for a very long time until it's needed. We already have a small duel fuel generator installed in our greenhouse plumbed up to a 100lb propane cylinder that we bought as a return from Tractor Supply. We fixed the minor problem it was supposedly returned for by the previous buyer. It was pretty much just user error because the guy was an idiot and the generator runs perfectly fine. But we've owned it for about three years and have yet to run it out of need. Ours is a small unit that's enough to keep the meat freezers going if the power goes out. But I'd like to see the performance of the bigger models. 😀

[@Kitteh.B]

@@Dan-yk6sy you mention Stabil when filling a can... Think I should do that for jerry cans I have filled in my garage, with gas meant for my car? I cycle them about every 6 months but I don't use any additional additives. I never thought much about it, honestly.

[@hrustar]

FYI, Hutvch Mountain makes a great conversion kit for the Honda generators. Installs in minutes and allows you to use Gas, Propane or Natural Gas.

[@GibsoLesPaulStandard]

Something worth mentioning. Every 3 decibels, the noise doubles. So going from 59 dB to 62 dB is 100% more noise energy. A 3 dB is substantial

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@texasfrontiersman8245]

3db is a small but noticeable difference. Takes 10db to double volume

[@thunderusnight]

​​@@texasfrontiersman8245dB is measured on a logarithmic scale so 3dB more is twice the impact on hearing or essentially twice as loud. 10 dB represents a tenfold increase, for example 20dB is not twice as loud as 10dB, but rather 10 times as loud.

[@briankissel7661]

@@thunderusnighttexes frontier man is right. From a physics standpoint you’re right. You see humans hear in reversed logarithmic fashion and it’s not the same at all frequencies. Look it up, it very interesting. MAF curve is particularly strange.

[@thunderusnight]

@@briankissel7661 that's pretty interesting

[@TK-zw8xe]

Nice work! I had one of those cheap generators and it worked great, but after a year of periodic use the stator died and it became trash. Would like to see some more longevity tests in your reviews. Maybe run these things for a week on and off under load and see who survives.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

probably honda will work best.. their motorcycles are the best! 🐱👍🏿

[@roberttudor455]

Exactly my thoughts ... many of these cheaper brands are adequate out of the box, but how do they perform after 6 months+ plus of use. Ill always buy honda / stihl / echo etc .... they last so much longer.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

[@bcgrittner8076]

I’m not surprised. My shop sold a clone of the Tailgator. Those things were not reliable. Despite the low price, they were not money well spent. We dropped them from our product line.

[@acmeopinionfactory8018]

@@roberttudor455 The greatest problem with these mail order generators is finding someone to work on them that has the talent and parts to do the job, not to mention the desire to see the job through, without the interminable down time. When you need the generator, you NEED the generator, like, right now.

[@jackhazz5777]

I always check out your videos before using anything new thinking you already tested it. Thanks for what you do! I hope you never stop what you are doing.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!

[@hekhek298]

Love these vids, introduced my cousin to this guy's channel, and now my cousin uses his vids as a reference before buying tools now.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much! This means a lot to me!

[@papaya4432]

Would love to see a video comparing the battery power stations (Anker, ECOFLOW, Bluetti etc.). I’ve been considering getting one but it’s hard to tell the difference as most videos featuring them are sponsored. Would be expensive but well worth the information.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@proscriptus]

I don't have a channel, but I've been testing power stations at home. I've got six of them from Anker, Bluetti, EcoFlow, Goal Zero, and Jackery. The Jackery Explorer 1500 was the first one I got, and I really like it, it's very well thought out and easy to use, but it's a traditional lithium battery. All the others are LiFePo. The small Anker 521 is the one I end up grabbing most often, it's extremely easy to use and very well put together. Both EcoFlows are good, I have the 3.6kW Delta Pro and 1000W Delta 2. The fast charging options on those are their party trick, and they have ridiculous numbers of outlet ports on them. I like the Bluetti and Goal Zero least. They're both packaged well, but fall down on ease of use

[@DogSpeak]

@@ProjectFarm Would love to see a comparison of some of these more pricey ones to some cheaper ones. It can be very expensive and many people dont realize the panels are sold separate, but I've found some combinations with the panels and generator for under 300.

[@Jeremiahs_Legos]

Yes, we would love to see a comparison between the battery powered stations. Especially the Bluetti.

[@EclecticBuddha]

I kinda short changed the Projects With Everyday Dave channel. He's not as technical as Will Prowse but he does a good job of making practical use and review videos.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

I have a Honda 2000 EU generator that I've owned for many years. It's been an excellent machine. Never let's me down. Back then it cost around $900, but I believe it was worth the money.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for sharing.

[@kevingray8616]

EU2000i. I have one of those and paid around that so we likely got them at a similar time. It really came in handy for The Great Texas Freeze in 2021. We don’t as yet have a whole home generator. I only thought I’d need a generator for hurricanes. I knew I could run a refrigerator, a freezer, or a coffee pot with it. What blew my mind was it ran our large Breville toaster oven. It was wonderful having hot home made pizza while freezing our butts off. When you really need it to deliver, the Honda does.

[@ironcladranchandforge7292]

@@kevingray8616 -- A word of advice, install a wood heating stove!! Maybe even a wood cooking stove. I have both including an outdoor rock fire pit with implements and cast iron for cooking. If the power goes out here, and it has, I'm warm and can cook, boil water, etc. Oh, a good supply of beeswax candles, candle lanterns, and kerosene lanterns are a good idea as well. I'm not a "prepper" in the normal terms, but I don't trust what's going and I don't trust utility companies. Besides, I live remote and always take precautions..........

[@kevingray8616]

@@ironcladranchandforge7292 My house doesn’t lend itself to that. I do have a propane lit wood fireplace and we used that to stay somewhat warm. The problem is that we have an open floor plan with soaring ceiling. Normally it is amazing. Just too much area to heat using a fireplace. Since the freeze I do keep 30 gallons of water in stackable containers. (in addition to some bottled water) That came in handy when the well pump failed on a weekend. I also have propane and some propane cookers; not to mention charcoal and a kamado grill. Like my neighbors I hope to put in a generator one day.

[@danglin69]

Have a Honda 3000 for the last 20 years. Has run the whole house (no a/c of course) on multiple occasions, really showed it's value for two days during hurricane Helene recently. Only issue is keep a spare spark plug handy. Fantastic equipment that starts on the first pull every time.. Cheers

[@ProjectFarm]

Cheer! Thanks for watching!

[@snppla]

I think you should have also compared the weight and size of each generator (dry and wet) as well and compared their full tank endurance. The Honda also has a significantly larger displacement engine (125cc vs 80cc on the other two), which could explain why it did better with heavier loads. Also a little more subjective of a test, but comparing replacement part availability and pricing could be interesting. Nice video!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.

[@Brian-wc6yw]

Would love to see a "solar generator" showdown. Anker v. Bluetti v. Jackery etc. Especially side by side with some of this data

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you for the video idea!

[@Tommyr]

Jackery don't even compare to the others, 500 charge cycles compared to 2,000 for the others. And Bluetti has nearly no customer service based on all the reports.

[@hdz12ez]

Add Goal Zero in there too. They're a major competitor.

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Would like to see this too!

[@MarkTrades__]

@@ProjectFarm I second this video idea. I like having a battery backup since the entire thing is self-contained. No gas, oil etc. Nice to top it off occasionally and leave in a closet.

[@DeepDoseMusic]

Just witnessed the most thorough yet efficiently delivered comparison video ive ever seen.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@gregbowl2426]

Outstanding work! All the facts, no fluff, fast pace, measured aspects I wouldn't have thought of!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@phantomcharger568]

Love to see how champion suitcase generators do in these tests Thanks for all you do

[@toprudder1]

As always, an excellent and informative comparison. I was glad to see the noise comparisons. Especially important is the distance from the meter. A flat dB rating is meaningless without an associated distance. Every doubling of the distance results in a 6dB drop in the sound level. Regarding the muffler, the size measurements taken were only in length and width, without the depth being measured. While shape and internal baffles can make a difference, the internal volume can make a huge difference in noise attenuation. But a large contributor can also be mechanical noise once the muffler becomes very effective, and that is why the quieter generators usually have a full enclosure and soft engine mounts. The oil analysis results were an eye opener! I thought maybe it would be good to flush the crankcase and do a second run, just in case some of the aluminum and/or iron were the result of a normal break in, or even left over manufacturing artifacts. Keep up the good work!!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do! Thanks for the feedback.

[@johnsparks007]

The lawn mower - the engine to haul things is brilliant😂

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you!! I used to destroy about 1 engine mower every couple of weeks and had plenty of mower decks on hand. Thanks again!

[@nzs316]

We need to appreciate that an engine needs to be broken in and generator needs to be loaded incrementally to properly seat all the contact points. Great video as always.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks!

[@CBrown07696]

Years ago we did brushes on starter generators on business jets and after sanding the brushes to match the shaft we would run them in a cage for 12 hours to set them. I doubt any company takes the time these days. Do the run in on the first flight!

[@nzs316]

@@CBrown07696 I am ex Air Force and I was instrumental in electrical for avionics if you wish. Making sure that the jennies are working properly is a must.

[@udavidism]

Great video as always. One important item that is impossible to check is that cheaply made items have very poor quality control when they are built. A cheap generator can preform adequately for a short time until it starts vibrating apart. I have used a few junk items that just fall apart, usually on the inside and suddenly don't work at all.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for the feedback.

[@James1095]

Yeah my brother has the same model Predator as was tested here and his doesn't burn oil. Seems to be a crapshoot with those, a good one provides a very good value for the price, but sometimes you might have to buy and return a few before you get a good one.

[@Fanta....]

@@James1095 You have to find one where the factory worker hasn't been hitting the piss too much the night before.

[@2101case]

Bought my Honda 2000i 23 years ago. Still runs like a champ. 89 octane ethanol, plenty of Sta-Bil. Use occasionally.

[@joshmason7037]

Research Star Tron fuel stabilizer,much better then stay bil

[@katous]

@@joshmason7037 FortNine disagrees with you, sir. "Can Fuel Stabilizer Kill Your Motorcycle" video.

[@jayw900]

I'd like to see a longer term test on these generators. Especially the Genmax and Pred. Maybe at hour markers 250, 500 and 1,000. The oil test comments suggested not much to worry about as the wear metals tend to show up during break in hours. At $350 or so the Genmax seems a huge deal on price.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@robbhenderson4067]

Very nice review! Validated my purchase of the Honda EU2200I.

[@centurionhomeinspectionsin2253]

119.5Vac is absolutely fine, and higher than a lot of houses I see. 110Vac-125Vac is the norm depending on where you are.

[@ProjectFarm]

Great point. Thank you

[@alazynoob7655]

Damn 110 from the Util? Talk about an undervolt. I do not want to see what's at the last receptacle.

[@tallswede80]

my house has 128 volts at the panel. Double pole breaker reads on my fluke at 257

[@gungadinn]

I've owned one of the older version Honda EU2000i generators, and it's been flawless. IMO, besides the generator putting out clean electric is parts availability. Other than Honda, most of the knock-off generators are here today, gone tomorrow, so when it breaks, toss it and get another one. Your neighbors must love it when you have a yard sale. You've got the coolest stuff that's always being upgraded. Well done.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback. No yard sales. What I don't save for future episodes I donate in my community.

[@ericeven4090]

I am happy the little tailgater was included in some tests. I love those little guys. I have several I use for various things. Surprising good for $90.

[@felinespirits]

Little tailgater is so handy to have around. I have one whose sole purpose in life is to run my sump pump, lol. If the power isn't off for long, its done its job. If the power stays off, it give me time to get the big gennie set up and going without rushing because I'm not worrying about the basement flooding.

[@bcgrittner8076]

I worked at a shop that sold a clone of the Tailgator. We dropped them from our product line .

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the feedback.

[@TrevorHiller]

Leaving a comment to boost the channel because this guys videos are so amazingly put together.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks so much!

[@bryduhbikeguy]

It is the season for power outages,so I thank you for doing this for all of us.Quite a bit of difference in pricing,and usable power with all the different brands available.I'm glad to see you chose the most often purchased by the average customer.Thank you again,for all your hard work,and dedication.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks and you are welcome!

[@HappyMistakes]

Season for power outages?? What third world country do you live in?

[@xhogan89x]

@@HappyMistakes could be texas in winter

[@TheZombieSaints]

Thanks for all your hard work, This channel has saved me money on numerous occasions. Everyone should do a search on your channel before they buy any tool. I was very amazed how smooth those sine waves were. Great job 👍🏼👏

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@alhale09]

Love to see the Honda 2200 vs the Yamaha engine powered A-iPower SC2300i. Great job as always!!!

[@HawaiiSustainable]

I’ve had both the Honda definitely better reliability and overall in my experience but Yamaha at Costco was only 1/3 the price.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much!

[@philliphall5198]

I love the yam engine and I work on generators all the time

[@wally6193]

@@philliphall5198 Do all of the AI power inverters use Yamaha engines?(duel fuel-240 vac units)

[@boxing33proud5]

Westinghouse 4500 Dual fuel DF Inverter Generator.. Great video.. I purchased this Westinghouse and works great !!

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks! Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertDunn310]

Thank you very much for this informative comparison! Since I live in an area where power outages are more common than I'd like, the only thing I need to keep powered are my refrigerator and standalone freezer and the water pump to pump water through my house (all these devices together should pull under 1800W max), so I went with the Genmax GM2200i because use will be occasional at best and although the Honda is nice, the Genmax is better from a price-to-performance ratio, and that's my best takeaway from this awesome comparison.

[@optiskeptic4746]

Get 2x (or 3x?) Genmax, keep one in reserve (or alternate) 'just in case' for less than the Honda - plus you can link them together when you need twice the power...

[@99-Projects]

Given the metals in the oil analysis it would be interesting to see a longevity test to see if the Honda lasts longer than the other two.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

I think it's safe to assume replacement parts will be more easily available.

[@danielgreensides8463]

Yea me too I bet that's where the Honda truly shines.

[@RichardMcKnight-tb4kk]

I have a year 2005 Honda 2000 generator with 6800 hours on it with no issues other then cleaning and rebuilding a carburetor twice in 18 years of service

[@gr8705]

My Predator 3500 powered my natural gas home furnace during the Texas Snowmageddon a few years ago for 12 hours (1 tank of gas) at -2 degrees. You can’t ask more from a generator than that!!

[@darkboot100]

I bought a 9000-watt predator with wheel kit for $725.00 a few years ago. it is the best I have ever had. Full house hookup down here in Florida.

[@paulhousden3825]

Its amazing how much info you manage to pack into the video - well done - makes a change from listening to some presenters who like the sound of their own voice and waffle on and on. Your vids are very interesting and informative - keep it up - thank you.

[@ProjectFarm]

Thanks, will do!