jenkinsph
Super Star Member
In that size genny I have an Onan commercial quiet diesel 5500w that has been flawless for the last 8 years. The Onan uses a Kubota engine turning 2800 rpm's so it isn't necessary to choose between 1800 or 3600 rpm as drive systems can alter the ratios easily. Better to have the engine run at its ideal rpm for economy and power.
Generators are something I consider to be a long term investment, so I prefer buying one that has good backing and support, Cummins, Onan and Kubota are all here for the long haul.
15,000 hours is alot of generator run time for home use and I doubt you would ever get close to those hours. My concern would be whether or not you can get warranty work with a failure at 150 hours or 1500 hours. So I guess it is hard to know whether to buy something like the Aurora for $1700 or put that towards a more costly Onan unit. If you buy the Aurora I hope it works out for you.
Generators are something I consider to be a long term investment, so I prefer buying one that has good backing and support, Cummins, Onan and Kubota are all here for the long haul.
15,000 hours is alot of generator run time for home use and I doubt you would ever get close to those hours. My concern would be whether or not you can get warranty work with a failure at 150 hours or 1500 hours. So I guess it is hard to know whether to buy something like the Aurora for $1700 or put that towards a more costly Onan unit. If you buy the Aurora I hope it works out for you.