Posted 2007-04-26 8:47 AM (#59988) Subject: Diesel vs Gas Generator
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Posts: 51 Location: North Carolina
Hey folks jut looking for some input here. I am in the process of buying yet another generator. I am a big fan of the honda's with the inverter technology but I have heard good things about some diesel generators. Does anyone know of any diesel generators that would compare to the honda models. Specifically the bigger generators 6500 or 7000 models. Trying to find something close to the same db level. Curious to the diff brands of diesel generators and how they compare cost wise. The honda's that size are around $2800-$3300. Any info yall have on the diesel generators would be appreciated.
Posted 2007-04-26 10:41 AM (#59999 - in reply to #59988) Subject: RE: Diesel vs Gas Generator
Location: Texas
I have owned and used Onan 7500 watt diesel generators for the past several years and have had excellent service from them. They are extremely quiet, fuel efficient and reliable. They are also pricey and you need to decide if you will use one enough to justify the price. They will stand up to long hours of continuous use and will probably outlast any trailer you put them in. I think the last one I bought was about $8000. That was almost 2 years ago, so I don't know what the price might be now. Go to Onan's website for details.
Posted 2007-04-26 10:58 AM (#60000 - in reply to #59988) Subject: RE: Diesel vs Gas Generator
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Posts: 383 Location: Texas
I have a Kubota 6500 Diesel, it's not super quiet (67 dB I think) but it is fairly fuel efficient. It will be quieter when I get around to adding an external exhaust but it really isn't too bad the way it is.... I might add that it's mounted on my truck, not in the trailer. Diesel sets are usually a bit heavier than most of the gas setups so that might be an issue too. Price for a good Diesel is going to be quite a bit higher than the same size gas. I would say to get one of those Honda generators unless you plan n running it 100's of hours every year.
Posted 2007-04-26 2:09 PM (#60019 - in reply to #59988) Subject: RE: Diesel vs Gas Generator
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Posts: 51 Location: North Carolina
Thanks for the input. I use my generators on avg 3 days a week for my business. I will prob go with the Honda EM7000IS but just thought it would be nice to get some opinions on the diesels. Would be nice to be able to go to a store and listen to one before you buy it. Seems everywhere I go they will not put oil in it and crank it up until its paid for.
Diesel vs Gas Generator
