Honda’s EU3000is was designed to be a highly mobile, yet quiet generator, with the high endurance to run for up to 20 hours. This is perfect for home or camp site use. Its low noise levels allow it to be used near neighbors. The inverter technology enables the generator to safely power electronics including power tools, microwaves, toasters, small air conditioning units, and other small devices.

The Honda GX200, a 196cc Over Head Valve engine produces up to 3000 Watts of AC power and a 12 Volt DC output. It has the ability for parallel operation, simultaneous AC/ DC power, and Honda’s popular Eco Throttle.

The Eco Throttle implements a governor to control engine speed, which reduces fuel consumption and noise levels. This enables it to run for up to 7.2 hours @ rated load and up to 20 hours @ ¼ load on its large 3.4 gallon fuel tank. The noise level ranges between 49- 58 dB depending on load size, which is definitely impressive and sure to not bother anyone.

The EU3000is also features recoil or electric start, electronic ignition, electronic circuit breakers, a fuel gauge, and Honda’s Oil Alert. Its receptacles are a 20 Amp 125 Volt Duplex NEMA plug and a 30 Amp 125 Volt locking NEMA plug. Consumers can upgrade with Honda’s optional features including a storage cover for longevity, DC charging cord, a 4 wheel kit, a transfer switch, and parallel cables.

The EU3000is is an excellent choice for a small/ mid- size versatile generator and of course is backed by the usual 2 year residential warrant and a 1 year commercial warranty.

Specifics cited from Honda at:

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/ModelDetail.asp?ModelName=eu3000is

Honda’s EB5000i is a new inverter model offering exclusive Honda technology. This model is part of Honda’s i-Pro series. This means it comes with i-monitor technology enabling it to provide essential information regarding aspects such as wattage and engine speed. This technology is also able to provide diagnostic information to expedite repair and routine maintenance.

It comes with Oil Alert to protect its GX340 337 cc OHV engine and a 2 wheel standard kit to increase the mobility of this 198 pound generator. Its Eco throttle drastically increases potential run time allowing it operate for 15.2 hours @ ¼ load on a 4.5 gallon fuel tank. It has the recoil starting system, electronic ignition, electronic circuit breakers, a fuel gauge, muffler, 120/ 240 selector switch, and GFCI/ neutral bond.

Since it is an inverter model, it is also quieter ranging from 68 dB to 62 dB depending on load size.  It has dimensions of 31.9 x 26.4 x 30.7 (L x W x H) including its hanger.

Honda’s EU6500is produces impressive power at 6500W max AC output, while retaining low noise level ratings at 60dB (A) @ rated load.

The EU6500is’s high power comes from its GX 390 389cc overhead valve engine. It also includes all the latest features such as electronic ignition, Oil Alert, electronic circuit breakers, i-monitor, 120/240v selector switch, and many more. It has C,F, and H receptacles and a 4.5 gallon fuel tank. Furthermore, the EU6500is successfully achieves reduced noise levels by utilizing a USDA- qualified spark arrestor/ muffler.

The EU6500is has a run time for one tank of fuel at 4.7 hours @ rated load and 14 hours @ rated 1/4 load. This is a little shorter than the EM5000is; however, its power and reduction in noise are definitely outweighing factors. In addition, at 253 pounds the EU6500 weights a little more than the EM5000is (209 lbs) and is slightly bigger in size with the dimensions of 33.5? x 26.4? x 27.5? (L x W x H).

The EU6500is not only has the reputation of being a Honda product, but it is also insured with a 2 year residential and 1 year commercial warranty.

*product details cited from Honda at:

http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/ModelDetail.asp?ModelName=eu6500isa