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DesmoSD

Used to have the Honda EU2000i to power a set of Chicken Hawk tire warmers on my moto but sold it when I got out of club racing 10 yrs ago. I got back in to track days and bought the 2000W HF generator. It sounds and operates just like the Honda for more than half the price. When HF released them, there weren't available in CA due to CARB restrictions but now they are available. In a nutshell, Predator and Smarter Tools figured out the Honda and Yamaha inverters ever since Yamaha outsourced manufacturing to China. You're buying a re-skinned EU2000i and I definitely recommend the HF, especially from it's price point and they are quiet like the Honda versions.

Sebastian Grey

Huh thanks for the info. I feel like there are so many options when it comes to picking a generator. I am actually shocked that there are so many many options out there these days. I have been picking one before the freaking Corona pandemic struck and I have been strangled at home. Since I was not able to go outside and actually pick one at the store I had to resort to the online picking. I was not really knowledgeable about generators in the past so I always relied on the info the support at the store gave me. I went online to find the necessary information and I found this really cool website:https://generatorpalace.com/honda-eu2200i-review/ It's been extremely useful and really helped me to figure out what I actually need and what will suit best for me.

bgiere

I have to revise my opinion on HF generators...Bought one two season ago....and it has been awesome ! Quiet and reliable !

good hands

It goes on sale every couple of months for 699.00. I bought one at the end of last year but have yet to use it. The reviews on youtube are very good,

NaroEscape

We have that HF 3500. Bought it in a crazy sale at i think $659. Spent $20 for an extended warranty. It’s quiet, and it works. Ran the AC in our trailer. Very satisfied.

Lemming

I bought one from Northern Tools a few years ago, it has been fantastic. It is only 4 db louder than the honda (52 vs 48) and is half the price. Over the years I've used it many times at the track to run fans, air compressors, etc. I decided to put it to the test a few weeks ago and plugged my motorhome to it via the 30 amp plug. I was easily able to run one of the two AC, frig and accessories. I am thinking about buying another, that way I can link them and use a double 30 amp to single 50 amp plug to power the entire RV in case my 8K diesel gen fails.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...3983_200623983

Do your research, there are many good generators out there that are much less than the Honda that will do the job and last. Powerhorse makes one in the size you are looking for https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...0221_200660221

fatbillybob

HFT = LOUD

TXE36

Non-Inverter = Loud.

An inverter generator allows the engine to run at minimum RPM to power the load. The engine drives a DC generator and that DC is turned to AC by the inverter. There is no dependency between output frequency and engine RPM.

Direct AC generators have to run at a specific RPM, usually 900, 1800 or 3600, to maintain the 60Hz frequency because they generate the AC directly -> engine RPM determines output frequency. For gasoline powered direct AC generators, this means they have to run at 3600 RPM all the time and it makes them loud.

Direct diesel AC generators are quieter because they can chug it out at 900 or 1800. Put a really big muffler on one of these and you can barely hear it running and these are quieter than even the gas inverter types.

Downside of most inverter generators is lack of 220V - not an problem at the track.

The 212 engine HF uses is a Honda clone and can even use Honda parts. They have a good reputation. I would be more concerned about the inverter electronics.

Matt Romanowski

You have obviously not heard the diesel gensets at the track at midnight.

TXE36

I didn't say they were all quiet, only that they can be quiet... No way a direct drive gasser will ever be quiet.

Zauskycop

Wow...well, my first post here, but at least I know what I’m talking about. Predator 3500 is actually an awesome generator. I own a Honda 2000, maintain the club’s Honda 3000s (2) and last year bought the Predator 3500 for myself. It’s been great. I believe HF worked very hard to reverse engineer a Honda when they built it...so much so that Honda tried suing them.

It’s almost exactly as quiet as a Honda 3000, 14 hours (by my watch) run time unloaded. My 2 pieces of advice.
A.Get the extended warranty. Not that I’ve had any problem, but just in case you get a clunker...it’s STILL a grand cheaper than a Honda
B. Either get used to cleaning the carbon off the spark arrestor say every 50 hours (it clogs up and makes the generator run badly) OR remove it altogether (what I did). It will then run a TAD louder but then no spark arrestor worries.

I now have over 300 hours on mine with zero issues!

Tracy R
2012 Cayman R in my future

AudiOn19s

I have the 3500 listed with some decent time on it. Very quiet, tons of power. Runs the A/c and heat while running other accessories without blinking. Picked it up for $689, just wait for the right coupon.

As stated, clean or remove the spark jobbie, turn the ****, push the start button and enjoy.

my only gripe is the wheels suck since we park in grass / dirt for kart racing. Minor issue in my opinion.

Slow RSA

Honda for sure. Use ethanol-free fuel if you can, but that goes for any generator/small carbed engine.