I am in the market for a small portable generator for various uses. I have plenty of larger gensets for "real" projects and emergency use.
The Honda 2000 is interesting and generally gets good reviews. It's a 99cc engine with aluminum bore (probably Nikasil) and a single lobe plastic overhead camshaft, with timing belt. It also has a plastic governor gear and splasher assembly. These have been known to fail after many, many hours. There are a few reports of connecting rod stretching too.
The Yamaha 2000 is fairly new. It is slightly smaller, at 79cc's. I "believe" it's conventional construction, with a real metal camshaft, 2 lobes and a cast iron bore.
The Honda has a reputation of long life, with some operators getting 10,000 hours or more. However, there are questions about "hot and high" operation where oil temps skyrocket and plastic parts fail. There are a number of negative reviews. The Yamaha is too new to have many negative reviews.
Honda, Yamaha, or, should I go with a tiny conventional genset? One that is easily repaired and contains no electronics?
Both are quiet, efficient and will make 1800watts without trouble. With the Honda capable of running in "overload" at 2000 watts for 30 mins. The Yamaha will "overload" and shut off the power after about 20 seconds at 2000 watts. Just a difference in the protection circuitry I guess.
Thanks!
The Honda 2000 is interesting and generally gets good reviews. It's a 99cc engine with aluminum bore (probably Nikasil) and a single lobe plastic overhead camshaft, with timing belt. It also has a plastic governor gear and splasher assembly. These have been known to fail after many, many hours. There are a few reports of connecting rod stretching too.
The Yamaha 2000 is fairly new. It is slightly smaller, at 79cc's. I "believe" it's conventional construction, with a real metal camshaft, 2 lobes and a cast iron bore.
The Honda has a reputation of long life, with some operators getting 10,000 hours or more. However, there are questions about "hot and high" operation where oil temps skyrocket and plastic parts fail. There are a number of negative reviews. The Yamaha is too new to have many negative reviews.
Honda, Yamaha, or, should I go with a tiny conventional genset? One that is easily repaired and contains no electronics?
Both are quiet, efficient and will make 1800watts without trouble. With the Honda capable of running in "overload" at 2000 watts for 30 mins. The Yamaha will "overload" and shut off the power after about 20 seconds at 2000 watts. Just a difference in the protection circuitry I guess.
Thanks!
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