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Offline johnyd

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Generator Yammy vs Honda
« on: June 29, 2014, 10:30:22 PM »
Pretty much narrowed it down to those two, can afford the extra for the higher QC and such over the Chinese ones.

Thinking the 2kva. 

Will have light duties (mostly lights and charging phones/cameras) when camping (well away from other sites on private property). 

Will have heavier duties running tools around the farm.  Possible Welder, drills and the like.

The Yamaha is lighter (20kg wet, vs 21kg dry), quieter (50.5dba vs 53dba minimums)  and cheaper ($1614 vs $1899)*.
The Honda claims an extra 4.5 hours run time at 1/4 throttle with a smaller fuel tank.

http://powerequipment.honda.com.au/Super_Quiet/EU20i
http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/products/power/inverter/10-ef2000is

* Prices the first I found, BCF has a sale that ends tomorrow at the $1614 price...

I need to check what the old dying chunker Robin we have is.  Basically need to replace it, don't want to be underpowered and it runs everything we need it for.

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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2014, 10:42:19 PM »
Real life...be amazed if the Yamaha is quieter. A Honda is, well, a Honda. Pure dependability.
I've used the 20 for weeks at a time on tour: faultless.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2014, 10:50:29 PM »
Yeah 3dba over the distance away it will be from the camp is next to nothing really.

Had a lot of honda gear in the past and never had an issue.  Honda are more expensive with more expensive parts (if something does go wrong) and Yamaha are no slouches from what I've seen around farms for old bikes still going strong. Haven't had a great deal of experience with either companies generators though.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2014, 11:02:22 PM »
Johnyd I have a 2kva Yamaha for work gets used every 2 or 3 weeks even runs a 9inch grinder so long as I don't load it up,
has never let me down when I do use it I run it 8 hours straight had it 3 years now should probably get it serviced soon

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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2014, 11:04:11 PM »
We use lots of Honda Eu 20's and find them very reliable.

An observation, I haven't seen the Yamahas in the large rental company's like Kennards and Coates (yet).
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2014, 11:07:03 PM »
Reading through reviews of each, and head to head, it looks as if it comes down to if I want a red one or a blue one ;)  One review even using that in their comparison.

Will go around town and see which is cheapest and probably get it, since I have no real preference.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2014, 11:21:19 PM »
I have the Honda and am happy with it. But if ever replaced it will be the Yamaha. Honda small engines will wear valve guides over a period of time. I believe the Yamaha's are a cut above quality again. Were are they made, both still in Japan? In South Africa where Yamaha have had a much bigger small engine presence for years they are well received, it's just here in OZ they were not as well marketed as Honda, but that has changed now. If there is a $300 difference it's case closed by the Yamaha.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2014, 07:16:00 AM »
Quote from: johnyd on June 29, 2014, 11:07:03 PM
it comes down to if I want a red one or a blue one



I have the Honda, It came down to price , the Yammy would have been good to buy as well.I Think the Yamaha had a fuel gauge on it , which the honda doesn't.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2014, 07:27:48 AM »
2kva Honda delivered with a few extra bits for $1699.00. They are actually under rated and can deliver more than their stated rating.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2014, 07:44:51 AM »
I have read a few threads on other forums with inverter gennies. If you look around, you can pick up a cheap Chinese one for a few hundred dollars.
Some guys say well I can buy four or five of the cheapies for the price of one Honda. I reckon by the time you buy the sixth one you would have wished you had bought the Honda. I reckon the cheapies would shake themselves to pieces sitting in the toolbox of the CT.

The other option is to but a Ryobi from the Green shed. At least their warranty is good. I like the Kipor range. Good quality units and aren't quite as expensive as the Yamaha or Honda. The main thing is the reliability, when you need it, it needs to work. I don't think you could rely on the cheapies like the Honda.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2014, 08:04:05 AM »
would either of these units be able to run a fridge and chest freezer for a day or two (pending fuel-ups) if the power goes out?

anyone done this recently with either of these units?
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #11 on: June 30, 2014, 08:13:12 AM »
Quote from: paceman on June 30, 2014, 08:04:05 AM
would either of these units be able to run a fridge and chest freezer for a day or two (pending fuel-ups) if the power goes out?

anyone done this recently with either of these units?
A 2KVA will easily run them.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #12 on: June 30, 2014, 08:18:24 AM »
Quote from: muzza01 on June 30, 2014, 08:13:12 AM
A 2KVA will easily run them.

sweet, thanks muzza...

i was going to buy jetcrew's genquip, but i was too slow... :)

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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2014, 09:54:26 AM »
saw this advertised the other day...

http://www.kulkyne.com/au/Kulkyne-Inverter-Generator-KG2000is.html

Around $1200 with Yamaha mechanicals and canvas cover

not affiliated etc just thought it looked all right

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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2014, 09:56:48 AM »
I can get the Genquip ones quite cheap if anyone is interested.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #15 on: June 30, 2014, 10:03:48 AM »
Quote from: GeckoJK on June 30, 2014, 09:56:48 AM
I can get the Genquip ones quite cheap if anyone is interested.

can you elaborate on 'quite cheap'?...  ;D
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2014, 10:14:06 AM »
Under a grand for the 2kva
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #17 on: June 30, 2014, 11:01:51 AM »
Brand new $950 for Myswag Members  :cheers: 2kva Genquip
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #18 on: June 30, 2014, 11:43:33 AM »
Quote from: GeckoJK on June 30, 2014, 11:01:51 AM
Brand new $950 for Myswag Members  :cheers: 2kva Genquip

that would be hard to go past..for the $$$ ..

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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #19 on: June 30, 2014, 11:56:02 AM »
Quote from: jetcrew on June 30, 2014, 11:43:33 AM
that would be hard to go past..for the $$$ ..

Jet ;D

Indeed!! This price will only be until the end of July. So get in quick! Pm me or email!  :cheers:
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #20 on: June 30, 2014, 12:48:44 PM »
We've just had our ten year old Honda replaced with a Yamaha at SES, both similar, I still believe the Honda was a better genie and easier to use. We always leave our equipment in the start position ready to go, however the choke on the Yamaha pulls out like a car choke, if we left it out it would get bent. The Honda just has a little lever on the side. The Honda also has an easily identifiable on off switch on the side whereas the Yamaha has a switch hidden amongst the rest of the controls. Very easier to confuse with the Eco throttle.  Not big differences but just my two cents.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #21 on: June 30, 2014, 01:58:28 PM »
The issue with some peoples thoughts on buying cheap with the reason "I can five for the price of one expensive item" is you will more than likely be in the middle of nowhere when it fails. Not much good when your fridge or whatever is spoiling your food and it is a week back to where ever you can exchange it.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #22 on: June 30, 2014, 02:04:46 PM »
Honda without a doubt! Quieter, better, never had a problem with the ones I use. My house runs off an eu30is and you can sit next to it and use the phone.

I would only ever buy honda.
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #23 on: June 30, 2014, 05:10:06 PM »
Same with us.... Honda.

2 kva for the camper (TV, DVD, Jug, Mrs Jeepers electric blanket, battery charger)
1 kva on the boat. (It only has to run the onboard battery charger)
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Re: Generator Yammy vs Honda
« Reply #24 on: June 30, 2014, 05:14:28 PM »
Bought the Yamaha, no one local was below the RRP $1899 for the Honda need it next week so couldn't really look at the others mentioned in here in case delivery was too slow.

Yamaha was $1614.15 and I've got it in my hands now, and a store to take it back to if it doesn't work.
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