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[Nate R]

6600!!! That thing weighs 200 lbs! 74 db at 23 feet.  :-/

But Plenty of power!  :D 8)

[GSXR RACER MIKE]

6600!!! That thing weighs 200 lbs! 74 db at 23 feet.  :-/

But Plenty of power!  :D 8)

     Other considerations are: alot more fuel consumption, alot more heat generated, larger size can take up valuable floor space in the trailer, and it's a good idea to have electric start. It's also nice if it has 12 volt power output too, which most electric start models will have.

     Mine is a 4500 watt with a 6600 watt surge capacity, which was one of the highest ratios I found when comparing run wattage to surge wattage. This is important if your going to use an air compressor or air conditioner. I found that once you got around the 5000 watt range (run wattage) there is a significant drop in hours of run time per gallon of fuel. I would imagine that your looking to do this as economically as possible so fuel consumption over the season will be an issue. I also read in the instructions that you should use the low octane fuel, and not premium, because the engine will get too hot.

    Other considerations are overhead valves, automatic idle down, low oil pressure shut off, and screw on automotive style oil filter. Also make sure and find out if the electricity being output is safe for tv's, computers, microwaves ,etc. :)

[Super Dave]

Loud?  I think my John Deere generator was just as loud...

This one doesn't have elelctric start.  Might check it out Thursday.

Mel...thank you.