Champion Power Equipment 6,000 Watt 337cc Gas Powered Generator With Wheel Kit 40046/41111 Review

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(More customer reviews)Have had the 40046 Champion generator for almost 2 yrs now. Still starts on 1rst or 2nd pull{after I took the china plug out and put in a NGK}. Manual tells witch NGK plug to use but It came with a china plug? This engine has ran flawless! It is a 11hp engine and takes a little strength to pull start but I'm disabled and can do it.{bad back}.
Champion builds thier engines themselves and they do supply parts. They do have 24 hr help you can call if you need it. Try that with other companies. I'm on here looking to by one of Champions pressure washers now. I have complete faith in this company.

These engines are knock offs of a honda motor like several other companys are doing. But this company does supply parts and assistance unlike most other companys have. The biggest problem out there when buying a generator is getting a company with 24 hr assistance in case of starting issues. That is a must! {Thats rule no. 1}. { other Rule no. 1 is parts availibilty} This has been a real good generator.

I'd buy another one from them if I needed another generator.
They have a website that shows part numbers for replacement parts. I tried looking up other companies parts lists and most of them dont have replacement parts.{Beware of this}. Champion engines have steel sleeve cylinders too. Only the high end briggs and Kohlers have that. The briggs vanguard and Kohler courage are now built in china. Figured I was going to get a china motor either way so get the cheapest that has replacement parts??? Cant beatem join em huh?

The price for these generators are low because Champion builds thier own engines,staters,control panels etc... They dont buy them from other suppliers like other companies do. The only bad thing I've read about Champion generators is noise level. But every gas generator I've ever heard was loud to me too. This one is no exception to that complaint.

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Fuel Tank: 6.5 Gallon Running Hours: 11 at 50% load 338cc OHV Engine Noise level: 72 dBRecoil Start120/240V Twistlock L14-30R2-120V Duplex's 5-20R VoltmeterEPA certified

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Briggs & Stratton 21B907-0026-G1 344cc 13.5 Gross HP Intek Engine With A 1-Inch Diameter x 3-5/32-Inch Length Crankshaft, Keyway, And Tapped 7/16-20 (CARB Compliant) Review

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(More customer reviews)I used it to replace a 13hp motor in my MTD riding lawnmower and having little experience in doing this type of work, I was concerned if everything would fit. Replacement went very smooth. The motor mounts were drilled but not tapped so I used the best fitting regular bolts we could buy and the lawn has been several times since the install without problems.
Only downside is the price of the motor is over half of a new riding lawnmower.

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Briggs & Stratton 13.5 HP Intek OHV Vertical Engine. Anti-Vibration System (AVS) is a patented linear balancing system that eliminates side-to-side motion of traditional counter and rotating balancing engines to provide a smooth ride. (Image is representative of this type of engine; oil pump and filter is not included with this model.) U.S.A. Engine Displacement (cc): 344, Start Type: Electric, Application: Riding lawn mowers and lawn tractors, Engine Type: Intek - OHV, Rated Power (HP): 13.5, Shaft Output: Vertical, Shaft Diameter (in.): 1, Shaft Length (in.): 35/32, Shaft Keyway (in.): 1/4, Shaft End Tapped (Diameter (in.)/Threads per inch): 7/16 - 20, Shaft Rotation (From PTO Shaft Side): Counterclockwise, Bearing Type: Plain, Cylinders (qty.): 1, Cylinder Bore: Cast iron, Bore x Stroke (in.): 3.44 x 2.26, Cooling System: Air cooled, Air Cleaner Type: Dual element, Fuel Tank: Not included, Fuel Type: Gasoline, Oil Capacity (qt.): 1.5(48 oz.), Lubrication System: Splash, Low Oil Alert: No, Ignition System: Electronic, Governor System: Mechanical, Carburetor: Float, Throttle Control: Remote, Max. RPM: 3,300, Charging System Amps: 3, Muffler Included: Yes, Auto Compression Release: No, Bolt Circle (in.): 10, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 17 x 16 1/2 x 12, EPA/CARB Approval (California Air Resource Board): Yes

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Yamaha EF1000iS 1,000 Watt 50cc OHV 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've used these with friends camping and been absolutely amazed. This model has a number of positives about it. Yamaha has produced small, reliable generators for over 15 years.
My big plusses:
1 - REALLY quiet. The engine drives basically just an alternator and produces about 12V, though it varries. When there is a small load on the generator (typical of most camping / outdoor uses) it slows down the engine. This not only makes it quiet, it cuts back on fumes, and saves gas. A tank filling can last half a day easily depending on demand.
2 - clean power. Because the alternator is outputting a DC voltage into a sinewave inverter your 110 VAC is comming from one of the best sources. I use inverters in many of my service vehicles, right at 1000W, and have found no situation where that was not enough power. Since the inverter tells the throttle how much power it needs, wasted noise and gas are eliminated. Basically it does not feel like the old 5000W genset on wheels.
3 - light weight. Compared to taking the 5000W generator camping, the small size and light weight are a welcome change.
4 - very small gasoline consumption. Unless you are running the full 1000W all the time you'll get great mileage. If you do need to run 1000W all the time, consider a larger digital inverter genset. Honda makes a 2000W which can be joined to a second 2000W for 4000 total if I recall.
5 - well built engine. Although only 50cc, it has overhead valves and excellent sound isolation.
Cons:
It's not going to run EVERYTHING in your RV at the same time. If you are watching the plasma TV (400W) and turn on the microwave (1000W) the generator will shut down due to the 1400W load. Consider your loads and if you must run everything simultaneously.
Heavy loads make it spin faster and thus change the acoustic tone of the exhaust. If it's within hearing range and you turn alot of stuff on/off the noise may irritate some people.
Pros:
Put a 100 foot extension cord between you and the generator and you'll be saying "what generator" as the lights and appliances work fine for 12+ hours. It's that quiet.
1000W is enough to run your vehicle's battery charger, a good size TV, and small cooking appliances, just not at the same time. Consider the kill-a-watt wattmeter to know EXACTLY what your load is P3 International P4460 Kill A Watt EZ Electricity Usage Monitor

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Powerful, portable, and efficient, the Yamaha EF1000iS Gas-Powered Portable Inverter delivers maximum electrical output without sacrificing portability. Thanks to its innovative inverter system, the generator is able to generate up to 1,000 watts of clean AC power. It can run up to 12 hours continuously without refueling and uses premium technologies to maximize fuel efficiency.
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