- Engine: 6.5 HP OHV air cooled
- AC Output: 120V, 4000W Peak
- Starting System: Recoil
- 3 year warranty on parts, 1 year warranty on labor
- This item in Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California
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Fuel Tank Capacity: 3.96 Gallons/ Starting System: Recoil/ AC Output: 12V, 4W Peak/ Engine: 6.5 HP OHV air cooled/
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful
I received this generator via UPS today (I feel sorry for the UPS driver, it's heavy.)
I opened it and it was double-boxed (good start) and after opening box #2, out came my new generator. Keep in mind that this unit is a 2800 Watt generator with a 4000 watt max output - plenty to power most small homes' fridge, a few lights and a TV, but not your dryer or electric stove.
I filled the oil on the engine (lots of warning stickers about this) and put a gallon of gas in the tank. I turned on the gas petcock, flipped on the choke and pulled the starter - 3 pulls and it started and ran for smoothly for about an hour (until I shut it off.) I plugged several things into it while it was running (the voltage meter on it read a constant 110V) and everything seemed to run fine without the generator even showing a load - even my 2HP table saw motor didn't pull too much when starting.
This looks like typical Chinese-built hardware but it also appears to be well-made (especially for the money.) There's a pop-out filter in the fuel tank (a nice extra) and an accessory pack that includes two 110v plugs, a 220v 3-prong plug and a spark plug wrench. My manual and accessory pack were stuffed up under the gas tank and could have been easily overlooked.
The unit is fairly quiet (for a generator) and is tolerable for outside use. I borrowed a friend's US-made generator and it was much louder than this one is. With my home's door shut and it running just outside, you can't hear it running.
Unless you're equipped with a very strong back, I don't recommend you pick this up by yourself. You would do well to either have a good dolly or a wheel setup to move this around. I am going to use a dolly as I don't want it to be too easy to steal when I use it outside my home.
One last thought: typically you get what you pay for. This is a low-cost generator. I don't expect from it what I might expect from a US-made unit that costs twice as much. But I will say that with good maintenance, I expect it to last for several years. I gave it four stars instead of five since, while it's a good value, it's not built with the fit and finish of it's American competition.
I opened it and it was double-boxed (good start) and after opening box #2, out came my new generator. Keep in mind that this unit is a 2800 Watt generator with a 4000 watt max output - plenty to power most small homes' fridge, a few lights and a TV, but not your dryer or electric stove.
I filled the oil on the engine (lots of warning stickers about this) and put a gallon of gas in the tank. I turned on the gas petcock, flipped on the choke and pulled the starter - 3 pulls and it started and ran for smoothly for about an hour (until I shut it off.) I plugged several things into it while it was running (the voltage meter on it read a constant 110V) and everything seemed to run fine without the generator even showing a load - even my 2HP table saw motor didn't pull too much when starting.
This looks like typical Chinese-built hardware but it also appears to be well-made (especially for the money.) There's a pop-out filter in the fuel tank (a nice extra) and an accessory pack that includes two 110v plugs, a 220v 3-prong plug and a spark plug wrench. My manual and accessory pack were stuffed up under the gas tank and could have been easily overlooked.
The unit is fairly quiet (for a generator) and is tolerable for outside use. I borrowed a friend's US-made generator and it was much louder than this one is. With my home's door shut and it running just outside, you can't hear it running.
Unless you're equipped with a very strong back, I don't recommend you pick this up by yourself. You would do well to either have a good dolly or a wheel setup to move this around. I am going to use a dolly as I don't want it to be too easy to steal when I use it outside my home.
One last thought: typically you get what you pay for. This is a low-cost generator. I don't expect from it what I might expect from a US-made unit that costs twice as much. But I will say that with good maintenance, I expect it to last for several years. I gave it four stars instead of five since, while it's a good value, it's not built with the fit and finish of it's American competition.
32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
The Wednesday before Hurricane Gustav hit Baton Rouge I purchased the Blue Max GEN4000 (older version). I joined Amazon Prime and for $283 and change (the generator was on sale for $279) it was delivered to my home the next day. Gustav knocked out 99% of the electric in Baton Rouge. I powered a 5000btu window AC, a couple fans, a side by side refrigerator, three or four low wattage lights and a 19 inch portable TV with this unit 24hrs a day, for 8 days-5 hours. I changed the oil every 72 hours. Not a single problem and started on the first pull most of the time. It was quietier than other generators in my neighborhood and best of all burned just 5-1/2 gal of gas per day.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
I have had this gas generator for a year and if you're considering a reliable home genset, give this unit some serious consideration. Prior to purchase, my research determined that the engine is manufactured in China under license from Honda. Item arrived with packing damage but the support cage around the product rendered enough protection. Once I added oil, it started after three pulls and has been doing so, reliably, for these past 12 months.
Strongly advise the purchase of the wheel kit which will definitely simplify transporting to various parts of your home.
My neighbor has a Honda 5500 watts and paid over $1,800. This unit has a great price with admirable performance.
Strongly advise the purchase of the wheel kit which will definitely simplify transporting to various parts of your home.
My neighbor has a Honda 5500 watts and paid over $1,800. This unit has a great price with admirable performance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
So far, so good
I purchased the unit back in Sept of 2008. I put oil in it and pulled the cord a couple of times. I never put gas in the unit or started it until 10/30/2011. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Primo
Specs are overstated
Any high school science student can tell you that in an ideal world 1 horse-power could produce 746 watts. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Jeff
Purchased for outside sound equipment power
Our church worship team wanted to have a outside service in our community for out reach. We needed power for the instruments and sound system. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kenneth R. Tranbarger
It works!
I bought this for 269.00 with free shipping two years ago. I have used it at least a dozen times and it has not failed me yet. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Furious
Can't find parts
Before I even took a chance to mess with it to see if it would start, somehow, the plastic sparkplug cap broke. I glued it together and it started up great. Read more
Published 17 months ago by LAWRENCE A. MARTIN
Outstanding Generator
I was a tad leery before purchasing this generator, concerned that it may be cheap in quality with a short lifespan. I couldn't have been more wrong. Read more
Published 18 months ago by N'awlins Native
GOOD VALUE FOR THE $$
I live near the Gulf coast in Texas & of course are susceptible to the occasional hurricane & power outages, so, a portable generator on hand is a good idea. Read more
Published 18 months ago by cervezagut
Got me through a ice storm.
All power was lost for several weeks from a huge ice storm. All I can say is that it did its job. Ran the furnace, lights, TV and refrigerator. Read more
Published 20 months ago by William J. Longazel
generator
Great item for the price and for the use camping. May not last as long as the more exspendsive ones but it does the job for what i needed it for.
Published 21 months ago by muggsy
Cheap but will do the job
Good: Starts easily, plenty of power for my travel trailer, relatively quiet (compared the American-made gens), good on gas, good value. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Matt
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