Do we like Harbor Freight generators?

Or are there better options for similar money?

I have the inverter style Honda clone. Very nice unit, very pleased.

I bought a Champion 3500 from Tractor Supply. It has sat in the bed of my truck, uncovered, for at least the last 3-4 years and it still starts on the first pull. It was cheap, at iirc $400 or so, so I really didn't expect a lot, but it has performed extremely well.

Thanks.

I noticed the HF unit seems pretty loud at 75dB, but I don't think that's much of a concern, since I would place it away from our bedrooms when in use.

We have one we use for work. Sits in the trailer for months at a time and starts easily when needed. Not as quiet as a Honda but was only a fraction of what a really good one would run.

In reply to imgon:

Thanks, that's good news to hear.

I have the 8750. Thing sits for months and starts first pull. I walk by it every day and think "Man, I should start that thing more often." But I don't and I panic when I do, but the damn thing fires up almost instantly.

As previous posters have said, it's not what I'd call quiet, but I can't fault the reliability or the price.

In reply to JG Pasterjak:

Thanks JG!

Please Please Please don't get one of those if you are going to go camping with it. They are very loud and the sound carries. When I was working Nascar races there would be 2-3 people with them and I ended up having to sleep with ear plugs just to get asleep.

In reply to bmw88rider:

No worries, I don't camp. Just looking for something to help us when the inevitable power outage from a storm occurs.

Years ago we had a Coleman unit that was tres tres loud.

You pay a bunch more for them, but I am astonished at how quiet the Honda and Yamaha generators are.