A very nice alternative to the Honda EU generators(EG 2800)

**Jean-Claude** · 09-04-2009, 07:04 PM

I`ve had my eye out for any of the Honda EU generators on craigslist for quite some time. Any time any of them pop up for a good price they are gone in a few hours.

Last week a guy was selling the EU3000is for $900. I saw it in the AM and it was gone before I could get to him. :hmph:

I decided to pull the trigger on a Honda EG 2800. It weighs like 68# and has 23+ amps.

I got a new pre-owned one for a great deal on craigslist. It`s pretty awesome after using it for a full day.

The size coupled with the output and 2 plugs makes it perfect for a mobile company. New, they only cost $550. To get the same power from an EU unit will cost $1900. To get the size from an EU unit will set you back $900 and will have 16 amps, not enough to run a vacuum and a buffer at the same time(for the 2 man crews).

The only drawback to this rather than an EU unit is that it`s louder. It`s not unbearably loud. But it is louder.

I wanted to throw this out there and maybe it can help some of you out.

(the reviewer here is wrong. This sucker does not surge or hunt for a steady rpm)

Pramac EG2800 T-Handle Generator with Honda GC160 Engine 2520W/ 2800W - 04586 at The Home Depot

**a.k.a. Patrick** · 09-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Ive always wanted a Hinda for RV`ing, but it doesnt sound like this would fit the bill if its loud. I know the EU3000`s are very very VERY quiet!

**EcoAutoCT** · 09-06-2009, 02:47 PM

I`ve said it before, but Kipor generators are a well constructed and cheaper alternative made by an equally reputable company. My shop vac makes more noise than my generator.

**Clean Dean** · 09-06-2009, 06:33 PM

I`ve said it before, but Kipor generators are a well constructed and cheaper alternative made by an equally reputable company. My shop vac makes more noise than my generator.

I had a Honda EU 3000is for about 6 years and it was truly a Porsche of a generator. Extremely quiet and reliable. Had some problems with it last year, and my local Honda dealership would not be able to service it for 4 to 6 weeks !!! I sold it with the problems disclosed for $450 on Craigslist. Since then I have been using a Kipor 2800 watt generator and even picked up a second one as a back-up. Even though its a bit louder than the Honda they have proved to be just as powerful and reliable.

**EcoAutoCT** · 09-07-2009, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Clean Dean

I had a Honda EU 3000is for about 6 years and it was truly a Porsche of a generator. Extremely quiet and reliable. Had some problems with it last year, and my local Honda dealership would not be able to service it for 4 to 6 weeks !!! I sold it with the problems disclosed for $450 on Craigslist. Since then I have been using a Kipor 2800 watt generator and even picked up a second one as a back-up. Even though its a bit louder than the Honda they have proved to be just as powerful and reliable.

I use a Kipor 2000 and suits me well; at 13 amps it won`t run a commercial grade electric PW but powers the tools I use everyday. If I shut one of the van`s rear doors and leave the side slider open I can barely hear it.

**Jean-Claude** · 09-07-2009, 06:34 PM

If noise every becomes an issue I can just shut the doors on my Sprinter and open the windows.

I`m not in a position where it`s required that I not have noise. My big thing has been size/weight and starting amps. This generator fits the bill.

Ideally, I would have a EU3000. But it`s not a good investment considering I got this one for $250. Even at the new cost of $560 it`s a way better deal and pumps more amps.