Yamaha Generators. Delete Please, thanks

[1highhog]

Does anyone have one?  Are they as quiet as the Honda generators?  A friend of mine uses a Honda 2000 for his tailgating to power his big screen T.V, has it usually within 2 or 3 feet of the T.V, it's quiet enough to hear the T.V without turning the sound up much at all.  I'm thinking of bying a Yamaha 3000 watt one.  Anybody have one?

[1873Hawg]

Yamaha Inverter EF3000iSE/B
MSRP*   $2,199 EF3000iSE
$2,469 EF3000iSEB
Type   Brushless, Inverter
Maximum AC Output   3000 watts (+ boost on EF3000iSEB)
Rated AC Output   2800 watts
Rated / Maximum AC Current   23.3 / 25 amps @ 120V
Engine   OHV, Air-Cooled, Four-Stroke, Single Cylinder
Displacement    171cc
DC Output   12 volt 12 amps
Ignition System   Electric w/Recoil & Auto Decompressor
Overall Length   26.7 in
Overall Width   17.5 in
Overall Height   21.9 in
Dry Weight   147.4 lbs. / 151.8 lbs. (EF3000iSEB)
Fuel Tank Capacity   3.4 gal
Continuous Operation at 1/4 Rated Load   20.5 hr
Noise Level   51 -57 dBA
Warranty   2 Years Limited Warranty




Honda EU3000iSA
MSRP $1,999.95*
EU3000IS   Specifications
Engine    Honda GX200
Displacement    196cc
AC Output    120V 3000W max.(25A) 2800W rated (23.3A)
Receptacles    20A 125V Duplex, 30A 125V Locking Plug
DC Output    12V, 144W (12A)
Starting System    Recoil, electric
Fuel Tank Capacity    3.4 gals.
Run Time per Tankful    7.2 hrs. @ rated load, 20 hrs. @ 1/4 load
Dimensions (L x W x H)    25.8" x 18.9" x 22.4"
Noise Level    58 dB @ rated load 49 dB @ 1/4 load
Dry Weight    134 lbs.
Residential Warranty    3 Years
Commercial Warranty    3 Years


I would go with the Honda for 3 reasons:
1. Reputation - Honda generators are known for quality, until today I didn't even know Yamaha made generators
2. Price - $200 cheaper
3. Noise - The Honda's rated db is slightly higher (Honda 58db vs Yamaha 57db), but the 1/4 load db, the level you will probably be running at, is lower (Honda 49db vs Yamaha 51db).

[1highhog]

Thanks for the information, that was as helpful as could be.

[1highhog]

Well, I was looking at the Yamaha 3000 because I can get this one, that looks brand new, for a $1,000.

[1highhog]

Dang!  That's somthing I did'nt even look at was the weight of it, 147 with my back and I'll have to get disabililty.