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Has anyone had experience with "Preditor" generators from Harbor Freight?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 12:47 pm
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Posted on 5/2/19 at 1:28 pm to damnstrongfan
The engine itself is EXTREMELY similar to the Honda. Specifically the 212cc gx200, some call it a clone others don't due to slight variations. I have the 6.5 on a tiller and it's been reliable as well as a 13hp on a pressure washer with no problems.
All I know about the power generation part is that a buddy had one and he/we ran the crap out of it building a shop and running a camper really not expecting it to last. It's still kicking
All I know about the power generation part is that a buddy had one and he/we ran the crap out of it building a shop and running a camper really not expecting it to last. It's still kicking
Posted on 5/2/19 at 2:05 pm to OnePercent
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really not expecting it to last. It's still kicking
Freakin' Harbor Freight!
Seems like every time I buy something from them that I expect to be a "disposable" item, it lasts forever, but I buy a damn flathead screwdriver and it breaks.
Why is it that there can be 3 cars in their parking lot, but there is always a line 20 deep trying to check out?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 2:20 pm to OnePercent
I put one of those engines on a tiller about 5 years ago and you can't kill that damn thing.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 2:24 pm to damnstrongfan
Guy at work bout a 3500 watt last year and hasn't had any issues with it.
I have a little 900 watt 2 stroke that's still kicking after 10 years. We use it to run lights at the deer camp every weekend during the season.
I have a little 900 watt 2 stroke that's still kicking after 10 years. We use it to run lights at the deer camp every weekend during the season.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 2:26 pm to damnstrongfan
I totally regret buying my Honda, could have saved a ton of money with a Predator.
My buddy I was with used one to power a camper for 5 days and it worked just as good as my Honda. I would not spend the extra money.
My buddy I was with used one to power a camper for 5 days and it worked just as good as my Honda. I would not spend the extra money.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 2:55 pm to damnstrongfan
Bought one for the camp last year. Used 1 hunting season so far without any issues
Posted on 5/2/19 at 3:45 pm to damnstrongfan
I don't have any personal experience with one but I've been told my many that they're extremely reliable and last forever with proper maintenance.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 4:06 pm to damnstrongfan
I just swapped out a Honda lawnmower engine with the "clone" Predator since my son bent the crank, and it runs great.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 4:55 pm to damnstrongfan
I have 2 2000s. I run them in parallel for my camper. I also use one of them to throw in the bed of my truck to power a cheap electric pole saw around the farm.
They both work very well and zero issues.
They both work very well and zero issues.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 5:13 pm to damnstrongfan
For a place full of negativity this is impressive
Posted on 5/2/19 at 5:35 pm to damnstrongfan
I saw a legit company using them this past weekend to run blowers for their inflatable slides etc. They ran all day.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 5:57 pm to damnstrongfan
My uncle and cousin sell firewood and use the predator engines on the splitters. They say they’re every bit as good as a Honda.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 6:45 pm to bodsworth
Do they run as quite as a Honda?
Posted on 5/2/19 at 6:51 pm to damnstrongfan
I run a 2000 on my gig boat.. I've never had a problem with it . It's 3 years old.. not much louder than the honda..
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:27 pm to damnstrongfan
sounds like the engines are solid but what about the electronics for the generators vs actual Honda? I know Hondas are great for putting out "clean" power but I wonder about the preditor. Would suck to hook one up during a outage and it take out your tv, modems, refrigerator display.... anything with sensitive electronics.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 7:53 pm to Chuker
Consumer Reports Predator vs Honda Review
Honda wins by a narrow margin, largely because of its ability to deliver power constantly and reliably—it works without tripping its own internal circuit breaker as we added to its load, right up to the generator’s claimed capacity. But the Predator is the clear winner on price. Were the warranties identical, we’d certainly crown the Predator as the better buy.
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Honda wins by a narrow margin, largely because of its ability to deliver power constantly and reliably—it works without tripping its own internal circuit breaker as we added to its load, right up to the generator’s claimed capacity. But the Predator is the clear winner on price. Were the warranties identical, we’d certainly crown the Predator as the better buy.
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Posted on 5/2/19 at 8:29 pm to damnstrongfan
I've got the 6500 watt starting/5500 watt running HF generator. My guys have run the absolute hell out of it and it's still going strong.
Like I've said before on here about harbor freight, just look at the reviews if you're contemplating a purchase, and do everybody else a favor if you buy a HF product and leave a review. It's best for all of us if we do that.
They sell a ton of stuff that's pretty dadgum good for the price, and some of it is an absolute steal.
Like I've said before on here about harbor freight, just look at the reviews if you're contemplating a purchase, and do everybody else a favor if you buy a HF product and leave a review. It's best for all of us if we do that.
They sell a ton of stuff that's pretty dadgum good for the price, and some of it is an absolute steal.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:23 pm to OnePercent
Had great success with them. The breakin is extremely important so don’t skip it. I have one of the motors on an old tiller that gets used and abused. Starts on 2nd pull every time.
Posted on 5/2/19 at 9:29 pm to damnstrongfan
I have 3500 watt (I think) inverter. Got the lady at the counter to match the price on a sale flyer. Less than 700 dollars with battery start. Works everytime. Super quiet.if they ever make the parallel for the larger ones I will buy another.
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