Death match: "4kw" chinese generator vs 30yr old 4kw Onan

[machinisttx]

Found this thread over on the smokstack forum and thought ya'll might get something out of it. More info there than what might be expected, including an autopsy of the failed set. http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158819

Cliff notes version: Chinese junk dies after failing to deliver close to rated capacity. Fuel consumption exceeded estimates. Chinese junk would have destroyed virtually any electric motor connected to it(low voltage and hz). Old green generator purrs along like a contented kitten, ready for many more hours of service. 

[Alan Georges]

A great case for carefully buying good, used, maintained equipment.

[endurance]

Thanks for posting. Nice find