Best gasoline generators for home and garden - TOP 10 rating

+ Pros Hammer GNR2200 A

1. A successful cooling design allows you to use the generator without shutting down for 10 hours - until gasoline runs out of the tank.
2. The exhaust of an internal combustion engine is conducted through a silencer, which achieves a fairly quiet operation of the entire device - passport 68 dB is about the sound of a working vacuum cleaner, and not at the highest power.
3. Overall design reliability - users note the device unpretentiousness and the ability to find components under it if they need to do the repair.
4. Good layout and assembly minimizes vibration when working.
5. Sufficiently high power for its class - according to user feedback, it is sufficient even for operation of submersible pumps, which after an interruption in operation are started under load.

- Cons Hammer GNR2200 A

1. The weight of the generator is 45 kg - if you do not put the platform on the wheels, then it will be difficult to move it alone.
2. Air cooling will not cope with its responsibilities when installing the generator in the sun - be sure to arrange at least a canopy.

+ Pros of Briggs. Stratton 1800A

1. Easy engine start in frosty weather - according to user feedback, there are no problems even at -25 ° C.
2. Comparatively low fuel consumption - according to the passport of a full tank of 1.8 liters is enough for 2 hours of work, and users note that with a load of not more than 1 kW, there is enough gasoline for 3 hours.
3. Brushless generator - simplifies the design and increases its reliability.
4. The weight of the device allows you to move it alone if necessary.
5. Multi-level motor and generator protection. Oil and fuel sensors.

- Briggs. Stratton 1800A

1. Detailed instructions for assembly and operation often have to be found on the Internet.
2. When you buy a generator, you immediately need to purchase oil for filling in the crankcase - it is not in its original configuration.
3. A small number of service centers in the regions - although users note the reliability of the device, but before buying you need to find out where you can take it around for repair.

+ Pros Hyundai HHY3000F

1. High overall reliability of the device, plus high-quality assembly.
2. Low noise level - according to the passport of 69 dB - is almost not felt through the wall of average density.
3. Confident launch in frosty weather. According to reviews, problems arose only at a temperature of -27, but after a slight warming up the generator started working.
4. Practicality - there is enough power to power most electrical appliances, and gas mileage is not much higher than that of 1-1.5 kW models.
5. Thanks to a capacious fuel tank, a long autonomous operation of the device is achieved.

- Cons Hyundai HHY3000F

1. Work generator generates impulse noise to radio devices - receivers, etc.
2. Repeated complaints about the poor quality of rubber pads in the fuel supply valve - they erode over time with gasoline.
3. Unsuccessful arrangement of the filler and drain holes for the oil - it is difficult to get close to them, and when draining, the generator often has to be raised too.
4. Device weight 45 kg - if necessary, not everyone can handle it alone.

+ Pros Bort BBG-3500

1. The generator is one of the leaders in terms of price-performance-performance - compared to its peers, the cost can be significantly lower, all other things being equal.
2. Easy to start - this is also noted by users of an age who find it harder to spin a starter with a cord.
3. There is a muffler on the exhaust pipe of the engine. The generator works, albeit palpably for the ear, but if it is placed in the next room, discomfort can be avoided.
4. Long battery life - a full tank of 15 liters is enough for 13 hours.

- Cons Bort BBG-3500

1. Generator weight 40 kg - in the absence of wheels, it is desirable to move it even within the suburban area, preferably together.
2. After the purchase, it is recommended to “rinse” the engine — pour oil into the crankcase, let the generator idle and then drain the oil. In some cases, after washing with oil, chips are washed off, which remain on the metal after the engine has been machined at the factory.
3. Since this model belongs to the budget class of devices, it is likely that it will work out a rather limited number of hours before the need for a major overhaul. Therefore, it can be recommended for areas with infrequent outages - in this case, the generator will last for several years and work out the money spent on it.

+ Pros Hammer GNR3000 A

1. High reliability and durability - tested by many customers who regularly operate the generator 12-14 hours per day.
2. The engine is easy to start - even women's hands will cope with this task.
3. With a weight of 50 kg, there are wheels in the factory configuration - if necessary, it is possible to move the generator along the section alone.
4. If you do not additionally load the generator with a powerful power tool, then its capacity will be enough for the confident operation of household electrical appliances - lighting, a computer, a refrigerator.
5. The manufacturer provides quality warranty service and availability of spare parts for sale.

- Cons Hammer GNR3000 A

1. If you apply the load on the generator when the engine is cold, the latter may stall - after turning on the "cold" one should not forget to let it warm up.
2. Passport fuel consumption - 12 liters for 7 hours. However, if the generator is not operated at the limit, the flow will be less.
3. A good generator should be heavy. If, for any reason, to remove the wheels from the device, it will be difficult to carry 50 kg alone.

+ Pros DDE GG3300Zi

1. The weight of the device is only 35 kg - this is even less than with some kilowatt models. If necessary, you can move the generator from place to place alone.
2. The price-performance-performance ratio is one of the best among devices of similar capacity.
3. The generated current is output through the inverter circuit, which improves its performance.
4. Good build quality - repeatedly checked by tightening the connections just bought generators.
5. Well tolerated work with welding devices (with properly selected characteristics).

- Disadvantages DDE GG3300Zi

1. Level noise - 91 dB is indicated in the specification to the generator - if possible, it is better to locate the device away from the work site.
2. Although the weight of the generator is relatively small, but the lack of wheels is a significant disadvantage when used as a mobile source of electricity. If necessary, have to do them yourself.
3. The degree of protection against moisture and dust IP21 - if it starts to rain, then the generator is better to cover at least.

+ Pros Hitachi E 40

1. Build and component quality - all production lines are in the brand’s home country - in Japan.
2. Large headroom - the nominal in the passport is 3.3 kW, and the maximum on the generator can be hung up all 4.
3. Large capacity fuel tank - 21 liters. This is enough for more than 9 hours of continuous operation (the smaller the load, the lower the flow rate).
4. The engine capacity is 296 cm³, thanks to which its “smooth” operation is achieved - with stable characteristics of the output current.
5. The design is simplified as much as possible - if necessary, minor repairs can be performed independently.
6. Easy engine start - even in frosty weather.

- Hitachi E 40

1. The quality of the components determines the weight of the device - 70 kg, in the absence of wheels, you will have to move at least two people.
2. Compared with some analogues, fuel consumption is quite high - about 2 liters per hour.
3. The price is fully consistent with the quality and premium class of the device - if necessary, you can find a generator with similar characteristics, but cheaper.

+ Pros DDE DPG6501E-ATS

1. An autorun device is already present in the generator's electrical circuit, which tracks the presence of voltage in the main power supply network and in its absence starts the engine and switches the power.
2. Ability to choose between launch systems - manual, key or automatic.
3. The whole structure was initially placed on the wheel frame - despite the generator weight of 92 kg, one person can freely move it in a straight section.

- Cons DDE DPG6501E-ATS

1. If the generator is idle for a long time, then the battery, which feeds the electrical circuit, which controls the presence of voltage on the main line and autostart, can be exhausted. In such cases, you need a battery charger.
2. Wheels are designed only for moving the generator around the construction site or summer cottage. Transportation over long distances must be thought out in advance.
3. To connect the startup device requires some knowledge of electrical engineering - if there is none, you need to invite an electrician.

+ Pros of Briggs. Stratton Elite 8500EA

1. Excellent quality of the engine, which determines the easy start under different weather conditions and the "smooth" operation of the entire device.
2. The frame is equipped with large wheels to move the generator around the site.
3. Well tolerates work with the welding machine - without the "sneezing" of the engine and similar moments.
4. Overall reliability of the entire device - according to reviews, for 2 years of constant work, you only have to change the oil and spark plugs.
5. Large headroom - almost 2 kW from the nominal value.

- Briggs. Stratton Elite 8500EA

1. Lack of control devices for the current state of the generator - in the factory configuration there is only a meter of hours, and if you need a voltmeter or ammeter, you need to install them yourself.
2. The frame design is made in such a way that, if necessary, it is most convenient to move the generator from place to place (not to roll) together, which, with a weight of 102 kg (excluding fuel), is quite problematic. Unloading, for example, from a trailer, it is desirable to do three or even four of us.

+ Pros FUBAG BS 6600 A ES

1. The model is one of the leaders in terms of price-quality-performance in its category.
2. Ability to choose whether or not to install an automatic launch unit. Even in the basic configuration there is an electric starter, for starting with a key.
3. The reliability of the generator as a whole and the components in particular show themselves well when operating in cold temperatures of up to 25 ° C, and the battery retains its charge even during long downtimes.
4. All generator assemblies are attached to the frame through damping cushions, which dampens most vibrations that occur.
5. If you need to control the parameters of the outgoing current, then a digital control panel is built into the circuit that gives out its main characteristics.

- Minuses FUBAG BS 6600 A ES

1. Sensible noise at work can exceed 90 dB.If used as a backup source, then it is necessary to solve the issue of sound insulation.
2. When buying, it is necessary to specify the generation of the generator itself. The manufacturer periodically updates the line and not all of them are compatible with the previous automation.
3. Great heat dissipation. It does not really affect the performance, but in the summer (when installed indoors) requires additional ventilation.