Husky 6250/5000 Generator

Subaru Commercial Grade engine. Bought from Home Depot because some jerk bought it for Hurricane Irene and subsequent power outage. Returned it for a refund. I don't know how HD and others survive by letting people do that, but they do. It is loud but I can live with it. I must recommend a good gas preservative like Startron or SeaFoam to keep the carb clean. These generators will not start or run well if you let any modern gas sit in any tank for even a couple weeks. Better off running the tank and lines dry as a bone. Now that I'm prepared, there won't be another hurricane in this area for 50 years. Choosing a generator is clearly an involved process. So you want a mobile friendly generator? Ok, this Husky may not be for you. Is your piece of equipment have a high surge wattage when starting? Do you need super clean power for computer equipment? I'd point you to one video I just found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjHzOQp90Pc&feature=relmfu. All generators are not alike and it's up to us to pick the right one.

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[1965Caliente]

This Husky generator is not a "camper" friendly generator unless it is installed/fixed on the camper. The Rigid was I think $900 and a likely better built machine with a Yamaha engine. If money isn't an issue, I'd skip both these generators and purchase a Honda. Buy the Honda and forget it. The Husky will remain in a corner of my garage given the difficulty with it's mobility. Given the handle is not fixed, I'd consider drilling a hole and installing a push/pull pin to move it.

[1965Caliente]

There are indeed design flaws with this generator, one of which is thankfully it makes enough electricity for me. I recognized these flaws as I wheeled the generator out of the tool department. Yours was likely not fully assembled when you purchased. By my use of 'jerk' term is that several generators had been returned - different models - all of which had been marked down.

[BigYellow9999]

I guess I'm one of those jerks you're referring to.

I bought this exact generator. In my case, the locking arm wouldn't lock. So it would collapse on your shins as you moved it! Also, check your tank. It's not a six gallon tank like it says it is, but only a 5 gallon tank. I returned it for the 6,800/8,500 watt Ridgid. More power, 30 amps (not 20) and quality build.

Finally, I didn't like the fact that the wheels are on the wide side. Poor design. One person can't wheel this through a doorway.