Astro_Guy
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Originally Posted by 1978elcamino
This thread is somewhat turning in to a predator vs champion now, which is ok because I have been looking at both. So my question is, except for price is there really that much difference between the two? It almost seems as if the specs are just about the same, dimentions, power etc... The remote start seems like a good feature if you are using it for hurricane backup power. Is there something missing?
The Reader's Digest version of this debate is as follows:
Harbor Freight / Predator is often less expensive for the same size unit, but the warranty is only 90 days and there is some question regarding both parts availability and technical support.
Champion costs a little more, but has a standard 3 year warranty. Parts availability and tech support are said to be very good.
That being said, in 34 years of 4-cycle OPE ownership I can still easily count with the fingers on one hand the number of times I have needed a part, other than a filter or spark plug. Much of this decision process comes down to your own tolerance for risk.
This thread is somewhat turning in to a predator vs champion now, which is ok because I have been looking at both. So my question is, except for price is there really that much difference between the two? It almost seems as if the specs are just about the same, dimentions, power etc... The remote start seems like a good feature if you are using it for hurricane backup power. Is there something missing?
The Reader's Digest version of this debate is as follows:
Harbor Freight / Predator is often less expensive for the same size unit, but the warranty is only 90 days and there is some question regarding both parts availability and technical support.
Champion costs a little more, but has a standard 3 year warranty. Parts availability and tech support are said to be very good.
That being said, in 34 years of 4-cycle OPE ownership I can still easily count with the fingers on one hand the number of times I have needed a part, other than a filter or spark plug. Much of this decision process comes down to your own tolerance for risk.