Portable Generator Recommendations???

[toolman]

10 years ago I bought a 5000 watt (rural king) throw away to take to job site. Saved my money up . And bought a Honda suit case type. And paid big money for it. And after ten years the cheap one runs just as good. But bought the Honda because it is a lot quieter. Cheap one is very,very loud. But runs like a champion...

[toolman]

Honda small engines are the top of the line, their generators are no different (But I won't buy a honda, just like won't buy a toyota...), but Generac is more than acceptable. I have had a 4000W Generac since 2006 and it still runs like a champ.

Justin

I love Toyota... The plant here in southern Indiana has brought tons of JOBS and money to our area. And has supplied me with alot of construction work... But I guess GM has taken all of my taxes for the bailout. So I don't like gm or dodge. But of course I have always been a FORD man!!! In my blood...

[Orlando]

Just like Honda, It drives the economy around here.

[Brinks352]

Last year we had to buy a generator due to storms, power was going to be out for 4 to 5 days. We went with a Generac 7500e. If I remember correctly the price was $999

http://www.generac.com/all-products/...series/gp7500e

It is a bit on the loud side but could not afford the ultra quiet Honda for $3000. Have it hooked up to the house and it will run everything just fine.

[LEAD POISON]

http://www.sears.com/generac-ix2000-...irectType=SRDT

I'm just passing this along, I know nothing.