Skeptical...

[EE_Bota]

I'd go manual starter rope with electric start too because of the inertia involved in cranking some generators. I'd keep the starting system well maintained and it would always be my first choice.

 

[grsthegreat]

Id run as far as possible from that dealer.

if he wont live by his agreement, its not someone i would trust.

I have a 16 yo Onan generator. only paid 1,400 for a 10kw generator ....new. It only sees occasional use, and has worked flawless. Most generators see very little use. i know, i install whole house systems.

i also agree that guardian (generac branded) units are a great deal, and well made.

I just bought a 20KW system for $3,800 brand new branded under Siemens name (made by generac). Itys a nice system. Honda is wayyyy overpriced.

 

[unbidden]

Don't know if this is for real, take a look:

Honda EM6500 - 6500 Watt Portable Generator

 

[dave1949]

Don't know if this is for real, take a look:

Honda EM6500 - 6500 Watt Portable Generator

Their store is in Indonesia. Down at the bottom of the page they have an "About Us" link.

 

[niemeyjt]

I think CT to Indonesia is quite a round-trip!

Also, over here it looks like the EM6500 has been superceded by the EM65is. If it is about to go obsolete over there too it may be another factor to consider?

J

 

[unbidden]

There are a few "direct" companies from Indo that sell all sorts of farm/ag/power equipment at wholesale prices. I did look into one when i was on the market for a rough cut mower but I admit spending thou$ands with that type of company is a bit unsettling.

 

[dave1949]

There are a few "direct" companies from Indo that sell all sorts of farm/ag/power equipment at wholesale prices. I did look into one when i was on the market for a rough cut mower but I admit spending thou$ands with that type of company is a bit unsettling.

Never tried that. Too chicken! I wonder if after adding the shipping in for something like a generator, there is much savings involved?

 

[unbidden]

Never tried that. Too chicken! I wonder if after adding the shipping in for something like a generator, there is much savings involved?

25 to 30% has been the norm from what I've seen on the websites after having gone through the order process without actually ordering. That is with shipping factored in.

 

[MotorSeven]

Your signature does not list one....do you have a tractor? If so consider a PTO generator..way cheaper per kilowatt. Also I'd tell that dealer to go pound sand since he is trying to give to the big Za-zich.

 

[TCBoomer]

Very well, but capacitors are very inexpensive.

It's not the price for parts/repair so much that I lost the trust I had in this unit. Being that it's from Home Depot, I'm one of those that feel items like these are inferior and of low quality.