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5.0 out of 5 stars
If you really want a quiet generator..., June 12, 2011
This review is from: Yamaha EF4500iSE 4,500 Watt 357cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator With Electric Start (CARB Compliant) (Lawn & Patio)
I uncrated my new generator, filled the battery with the supplied electrolyte, filled the crankcase with oil, added some gas and turned the key. Started very easily and was amazed at how quiet it was running. 12 hp engines arent usually quiet. Plugged in a fan and a air compressor to test it out. I was expecting it to rev up or make more noise, it never even winced. My central a/c kicked on about forty feet away and was louder than this geneator with me standing next to it. Yamaha nailed this one, I am very happy with it.
cons: heavy 194 lbs ( but rolls very easily )
no 12v output connection ( would be nice, but not a deal breaker for me )
remote start should be standard on this model not an added option
expensive ( If you want quiet its gonna cost )
shipping : was free, but the freight company ran the forks through the box, covered it up with packing tape. cracked the rear housing just below both handles. If it didnt run so good I would have sent it back. I cant blame amazon for this so it still gets five stars.
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