Alternatives to Honda generator

[buckfvr]

For sure its a complicated decision, but Honda still gets my nod, second would likely be Generac.

[Oh Mah]

same with Yamaha

It's probably tough to find a small engine made in the US anymore, I know John Deere makes some engines in the US as well as India, Mexico, Europe and South America, not sure which ones are made where.

There are a few inverter manufacturers in the US, but they have been fleeing overseas as well for at least 15 years.  I think the best case scenario is probably assembled in the US of global components.

I never got that far in my thought process but after a Googler it looks like Generac makes their OHV engines in the us. The Dewalt apparently is made by Generac so I may go that route

Generac said their engines are not made in the U.S.

[Mtnwalker]

same with Yamaha

It's probably tough to find a small engine made in the US anymore, I know John Deere makes some engines in the US as well as India, Mexico, Europe and South America, not sure which ones are made where.

There are a few inverter manufacturers in the US, but they have been fleeing overseas as well for at least 15 years.  I think the best case scenario is probably assembled in the US of global components.

I never got that far in my thought process but after a Googler it looks like Generac makes their OHV engines in the us. The Dewalt apparently is made by Generac so I may go that route

Generac said their engines are not made in the U.S.

You’re right. It’s their G-force and OHVI engines that are made in Wisconsin. The OHV engine in their 2200 appears to be made else where

[Mudman]

Any one ever have any luck with the predator generators?

Yes, very good luck.  If a Honda is a 10 then predator clone is a 9.  Power trowel, log splitter, pressure washer all I put on Pred engines.  $89 on sale one time for a 6hp.  I love em.  I currently using pred 3500 inverter generator.  It does surge a little on economy mode (Ithink its a dirty fuel picky thing?) but has been good to me so far.  Very quiet n easy start or batt elect start.  I know its China but most all of em are honestly.  Have an old champion 3500w still kicking as well.