14 best gasoline generators

If you need a compact multi-fuel generator, then this model should interest you. The engine here is traditionally copied from Honda and, thanks to the use of high-quality materials, surpasses many Chinese analogues in resource. Unfortunately, it is possible to start the 389-cc engine only manually, the electric starter is not provided by the design. But the presence of a gas reducer, which allows you to quickly connect the generator to a propane tank or to a gas tank, will significantly save on fuel: a 50-liter propane tank will be enough for the Zubr for almost two days.

Directly generator set - this is a classic brush single phase, complemented by a 12V rectifier. Instead of convenient screw terminals here, however, an outlet is installed - this is not so convenient. For high voltage - two outputs, standard sockets with protective covers.

The fixing point of the gearbox looks strange: it is located just opposite the handle of the cable starter. Before starting it will have to unscrew with the bracket and move to another place, otherwise starting the engine will be extremely inconvenient. For the ill-conceivedness, in general, the generator had to significantly reduce points.

Like many Chinese generators, this stubbornly "mows down under the company" - on the Russian-language website it is a long and tedious story about the founding fathers from America, but the fact that Dynamic Drive Equipment is "registered" in China delicately ignores it. However, it is noticeable at the price of the generator.

The engine used here is the UP170, a 210cc four-stroke, about seven horses. Taking into account the fact that the generator has a maximum power of 3 kW (or 4 hp), the motor will not be overloaded during operation, which means that it is possible to count on a good resource. It is worth paying tribute to the one who designed the silencer: the noise level of the DDE generator is 68 dB, which is quite good compared to the heart-rending roar of many Chinese models.

The applied generator is single-phase, and even brushless. Outlets 220 V - two, additionally installed 12-volt outlet.

One of the most compact and lightweight generators with a maximum power of 3 kW: it weighs only 39 kg, so that in conditions of frequent transportation to and fro it will be most convenient. But keep in mind that miracles do not happen: do not give him a load of more than 2 kW, especially with a pronounced reactive component.

The engine here is quite economical, it starts well in the cold season, but, alas, is by no means pleasant to the ear: this 210-cubic “baby” gives as much as 94 dB of noise. Since the generator is not inverter, and in order to maintain a given frequency of alternating current, it is forced to constantly work at 3000 rpm, the desire to shove a chopik into the muffler will arise quickly.

The rest of the generator is not bad, and if he had a better muffler, he could count on a higher rating.

The 6.5-horsepower Huter 168f-2 engine is traditionally tracing paper with the Honda GX200, so not the largest lifespan (about 3,000 hours on average) is more than offset by the availability of spare parts and assembly-disassembly at the level of the Kalashnikov machine gun. It should be noted a pleasant bonus from the manufacturer: if necessary, you can purchase an easy-to-install kit for transferring the engine to compressed gas, having the opportunity to operate the generator on cheap fuel. On the resource, by the way, this will have a very positive effect if, in pursuit of savings, we do not impoverish an excessively fuel mixture. Although all her descendants inherited a fair amount of noise from the Honda, here the Chinese managed to reduce it to 67 dB (that is, compared to the leader of the rating from Hyundai Huter, quieter by 2 times).

The generator is equipped with only one 220 V socket, there is also a 12-volt output. In general, it is worth paying tribute to the manufacturer: having created a line of decent quality at quite a budget price, they settled well on the Russian market.

Continuing our ranking of the best gasoline generators Hyundai HHY 9010FE ATS. This generator with a nominal power of 6 kW has not only the possibility of electric starting, but is also compatible with the startup from ATS. At the same time, its noise level is quite adequate - 74 dB, so that Hyundai looks quite attractive as a backup power source for the house. The 15-horsepower R440 engine still deserves to be called reliable, even taking into account the fact that the localization of production in China did reduce the overall quality of Korean generators: alas, this is a problem of many modern products.

But it is worth noting that the ATS circuit is built directly into the generator, and is not purchased separately by a separate external unit. That is, when the generator is connected, it is enough to turn the ATS switch to the Auto position, and then it will do everything on its own. No need to puzzle over compatibility with third-party control units, pull additional wires - definitely a plus sign in the piggy bank of points.

The massive frame of the generator has solid dimensions, but this is rather a plus: access to all units is as convenient as possible here, its maintenance is not difficult. The manufacturer managed to achieve a low noise level: 72 dB for a gas generator of such power is not much.

The need to connect several consumers here will not be a problem - on the wide panel, in addition to the hour meter, three standard 220V sockets were freely accommodated. It is a pity that there is no control voltmeter - but given the high-quality voltage regulator, this is more a nagging than a real drawback.

In terms of noise, the Fubag gas generator also lost to the leader of the rating: 80 dB at maximum load is comparable to the roar of a motorcycle at high revs. Long-term operation of the generator outside the soundproofed room significantly weary hearing.

As for the "iron", here the multi-fuel system deserves attention: the generator is completely ready to work on gasoline or propane, which, in combination with the built-in automatic transfer switch, makes it an almost ideal solution for emergency power supply of a gasified private house. If gasoline is oxidized during long-term storage, significantly worsening the start of an engine that has stopped, then the generator connected to the main line or gas tank will always receive high-quality fuel, while it will only need gasoline to warm it up in the cold.

Given the presence of overload protection, automatic disconnection from the oil level sensor, the generator is quite suitable for autonomous work in the utility room, for example, near the gas boiler. The main thing is not to forget that it is even noisier than Fubag: 81 dB of a warming-up generator will easily wake you up during a night power outage.

Traditionally, do not pay attention to the numbers in the marking - the maximum power of this generator is only 6 kW. At the same time, the engine is started only manually, and it is not so easy to roll the four-twenty-one-cylinder cable with a cable. Therefore, Elitech cannot count on high rating points.

However, we turn to the pluses. Surely, if you use a generator on the road, you have to deal with a lack of sockets on the panel.Well, there are three of them - two by 16 amps and one power, by 32. Well, less will have to mess with extension cords. The fuel consumption of the generator can be called moderate - up to 3 liters per hour, while the engine tolerates long-term work well. Actually, that’s all - the rest of the generator doesn’t really stand out from the general range.

This generator is much cheaper than the models of top brands, but its performance is not bad: the rated power of 3 kW for the inverter circuit is still considered decent. Run - only manual, but turn the cable 149-cc motor for 5.7 hp not difficult. The generator itself is brushless, requiring minimal care and maintenance.

The generator weighs 30 kilograms, so in carrying for an adult man is not particularly scary. Especially since his pen is comfortable. We will not find fault with the quality of sound insulation - its work is felt, the sound of a working generator begins to annoy only at maximum power when the engine goes to full speed. Moderate appetite: 5.7-liter tank is enough for 3 hours of work. The operation of the inverter is also quite good, the manufacturer emphasizes that the generator can be used to power gas boilers, although, of course, it is much more convenient for this model with the automatic input reserve circuit, and not with the manual grinder.

This economical (gasoline consumption - no more than a liter per hour) 2.4 kW inverter generator suddenly became the leader in noise level: its 92 dB is an indicator beyond good and evil. Although it goes to high speeds only under maximum load, the roar at the same time causes desire ... However, let's not talk about bad things.

In general, he is not bad for his money. 5.5cc 200cc engine It is easy to start with a cable starter, and the electronically controlled throttle valve does not require manual setting of the warm-up speed. Low power does not imply the use of a generator paired with engines that consume a lot of electricity, and this is not worth it: a cheap pulse converter produces a signal very far from a sinusoid. For a gas boiler, the DDE gas generator is also not the best option, but as a power source for a country house, due to its low price and economy it will be just right.