Honda EU6500is vs EU7000is generator

[gnxtc2]

Needing a new generator for use at the track.

I opted to go with a portable type inverter generator instead of a permanently mounted Onan so it can do double duty at home in case of a power outage. I pretty much narrowed it down to a Honda but still open to any other suggestions.

My friend is looking to get rid of a EU6500is generator with 30 hours on it but it has been sitting in his garage for a while. I believe the 6500 has carb. Or I can get a new EU7000 with Honda's no interest for 18 months program. The 7000 is fuel injected.

Both are pretty much equal except the 7000 has a bigger fuel tank capacity which gives it a longer run time.

http://www.eldridges.ca/new_vehicle_compare.asp?veh1=390937&veh2=401962

Billy T.
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[bas157]

How much cheaper is the used one, that would probably be the deciding factor for me....Assuming the used one is clean and runs fine.
Use fuel stabilizer and start every month or few.

 

[gregpack]

I have a 6500- you'll love it.

One question I would have is can you convert the 7000 to other fuels. For about 150 bucks you can convert the 6500 to a trifuel generator. You can use gas,nat gas, or propane.

 

[zorrox]

If you can get the 6500 for a good deal I wouldn't sweat the carb. Just remember to turn the gas off and run the carb dry when you're done with it and don't let ethanol mixed gas sit in it for long periods.

 

[Bretny]

Carbs are alot easier to repair than a EFI system.

 

[redmondjp]

Unless you are using the generator on a regular basis, I would strongly recommend the 6500 and converting it to also run on propane. The carburetor can stay perfectly dry and non-corroded, and with a battery maintainer on the starting battery, you can let the unit sit for a long time and then open up the fuel valve and you'll be running. The trick is that you may need a larger tank than the standard 20lb. BBQ tank, for that size of generator.

If you do use gasoline, use only ethanol-free gas in it (www.puregas.org for where to find it) and you'll have few to none carb issues.

 

[Showkey]

Totally disagree ^^^^^^^^^^^. Propane derates the output and 20# won’t run a large generator very long especially is cold weather.

If the generator is not used simply drain the carb.........one screw and your done.

If non ethanol fuel is available that helps tremendously. If not fuel with stabilizer will last over a year with absolutely NO issues.

Both of those generators are the GOLD standard for power quality, longevity, quiet operation and reliability.