tyler524 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Harbor freight has their line of quiet generators on sale right now for April. The 3200watt 4000 max 70db generator with 4 110 and a 240 out is only $330 and with a %25 off coupon that can be used for tomorrow, it is like $263 after tax. They also have the larger ones on sale for good prices $500 for the 5500watt but its only $375 with the coupon.http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engine-generators/212cc-4000-watts-max3200-watts-rated-portable-generator-certified-for-california-68527.html25% Off Couponhttp://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidgets/common/displayCoupon.do?week=1412&campaign=b2&page=25off_l.html&single=true&cust=78126032293&keycode=1002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Harbor freight has their line of quiet generators on sale right now for April. The 3200watt 4000 max 70db generator with 4 110 and a 240 out is only $330 and with a %25 off coupon that can be used for tomorrow, it is like $263 after tax. They also have the larger ones on sale for good prices $500 for the 5500watt but its only $375 with the coupon.http://www.harborfreight.com/engines-generators/gas-engine-generators/212cc-4000-watts-max3200-watts-rated-portable-generator-certified-for-california-68527.html25% Off Couponhttp://widgets.harborfreight.com/wswidgets/common/displayCoupon.do?week=1412&campaign=b2&page=25off_l.html&single=true&cust=78126032293&keycode=1002Wow that's a low price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Wow that's a low price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 They are pretty quiet generators too. 70db for the 3200 and 74db fpr tge 5500. I think i am going to get the 3200 just vecause the extra size of the 5500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 if they have the same engine my HF powerwasher does they are very quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Predator 212cc for the small one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 7, 2012 Report Share Posted April 7, 2012 Predator 212cc for the small onenot sure im too lazy to walk to the basment to look...its a knock off of a honda..looks just like onepower washer i have i have says its a 212 cchttp://www.harborfreight.com/65-hp-2500-psi-high-pressure-washer-certified-for-all-states-except-california-67546.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Those Chinese knock off Honda motors don't last, the cylinder isn't sleeved, just bare aluminum bore, or at least the one I took apart was. I don't see them lasting very long, better buy the extended warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APCh8r Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 I would by that champion over the HF unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 You sure the 25% coupon is good for generators? I read the fine print on the email, and I don't think it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 Those Chinese knock off Honda motors don't last, the cylinder isn't sleeved, just bare aluminum bore, or at least the one I took apart was. I don't see them lasting very long, better buy the extended warranty.They state that they have a cast iron sleeve in them and seems like there are people out there that back that claim. I know quite a few people using these motors in go karts and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted April 8, 2012 Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 I dont have the Predator per say, but I have a HF 5500/6500 that we power up to 4 TT's on, and it's lasted 6 years. Maybe more. We had to replace the starter rope once because the spring mechanisim wore out.However the Champion for 299.99 from TSC etc, has lasted some people I know 5 years already, and I'm 3 in myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler524 Posted April 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2012 You sure the 25% coupon is good for generators? I read the fine print on the email, and I don't think it is.I do see that now in the fine print. I went and checked the 20% off coupon that is in all the magazines and is says the same thing but I was with someone about 6 months ago that bought a generator using one. Maybe it just depends on the store manager? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 So what's the verdict with these genny? Im thinking of buying this so both my friend and I can use a single genny for warmers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I would by that champion over the HF unit. I have a Champion generator, I have used it a few times at the house for back yard projects. It is quiier then a lawnmower, but not as quite as a Honda invertor generator. I have not experience with the Harbor Fright unit. I got the Champion one at Advanced Auto Parts when they were on sale for $265. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madcat6183 Posted April 10, 2012 Report Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have a Champion generator, I have used it a few times at the house for back yard projects. It is quiier then a lawnmower, but not as quite as a Honda invertor generator. I have not experience with the Harbor Fright unit. I got the Champion one at Advanced Auto Parts when they were on sale for $265.265, I would have bought 4. Totally serious. Never know when someone needs one and you can make 40 bux lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 So I bought one of these today and I am impressed. It feels like a really solid unit. After I put gas in her and some oil it started on the first pull. It sounds smooth and solid. Its about 70db so I figured if I put it in front of my car it will block most of the sound. Or build a quiet box. Or just put it far away enough that it's quiet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 ^ you got the new "predator" model, I take it? In my search for a generator, I considered approaching my local store and asking if they had leftover chicago electric units (floor models, etc.) that they might sell cheap. Never got around to asking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ama146 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yeah I got the predator model. very glad i did too with all the extra wattage i wont have to worry about overloading it ever. even with fans and shit and 2 sets of warmers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 if anyone was looking at these, but couldn't get them to honor hte 25% off coupon, my "super saver" coupons just arrived via email, and the 3200/4000 Predator is on sale for $289 with coupon. I believe they're normally around $330. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted April 30, 2012 Report Share Posted April 30, 2012 I just bought one for $330 a few Weeks ago. I like mine, quiet, starts right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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