Honda EU2200i Generator ~VS~ Craftsman 3000i Generator | THE RESULTS WILL SURPRISE YOU!

The Craftsman generator is cheaper, quieter, works on 1 pull, and has more wattage output. The only downside being it's a little bigger and heavier. It definitely makes up for this with its great features.

Why wouldn't you pick up the Craftsman especially for the price? We definitely changed our minds on liking Honda for this video... You shouldn't have to mess around with a generator for an hour just to test it. Imagine if you actually needed it...

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[justinleyland]

The Craftsman 3000 is a great generator for the money, I bought one 3 years ago and used it every single weekend while building, it’s quiet, fuel efficient and had no trouble running AC in our toy hauler. That said there are three things to know about it. 1. It’s a rebranded Generac. So ignore “Craftsman” and just look for/buy generac parts. 2. The gas cap sometimes doesn’t vent properly and creates a vacuum, so generator shuts off after 10 min run time. Your gas cap needs to be clicked a few extra times (tightened). Or sometimes fully loosened off…. I’m looking into a different cap from generac for mine. 3. And lastly When it dies and it’s not the gas cap, has intermittent or no spark/won’t start (and it will eventually happen), it’s likely the $35 ignition module located inside the pull cord side cover, bottom towards the back and provides power to the coil. (Located below the coil on bottom pan). Generac ignition module part number You can replace this on your own, it’s two screws and a few electrical quick connectors. Easy and has run like a champ since. Hope this helps someone!

[misterdaveusa]

Thanks for the review. Just picked up the Craftsman 3000i because I needed a generator I could lift by myself into my SUV and that would start my 13, 500 btu AC on my travel trailer. I can even run the microwave and AC at the same time, I was shocked. The equivalent Honda 3000i is 18 pounds heavier and at least $1, 400 more. The Honda 2200i isn't strong enough for my needs and buying two and a parallel cable is a bit pricy. Thank you for helping me make up my mind on price and function.

[stevehill]

You will never have a fuel problem with the Honda if you simply pop the side off and drain the carb. Even if you run it dry, it still leaves some gas in the bottom of the bowl. Draining the carb is quicker than turning off the fuel and starting it up.

[simpleman]

I wouldn't replace my Hondas for anything equivalent in power. I know where the value is with this little Hondas.

[josephgomez]

Great and thorough demo.
I appreciate all your research.
I’m sold on the Craftsman 👍🏽

[scottabeers]

Thanks for taking the time to do the comparison!

[Ont]

Always use high-octane fuel, no ethanol with fuel stabilizer.
It makes life easy.

Great video, thanks!

[emtluis]

great review / comparison !! i bought my craftsman 3000i at a rummage sale because it wouldnt start and no sign of fuel getting to carb after brief inspection from sellers... bought it and after having it a couple of months i decided to check it out and did a VERY thorough carb cleaning.. it does not start on first couple of pulls but once on, it is BEST $30 bucks spent....

[Justfixityourself]

Great video… I had 2 of the Hondas and used them for years, but always had issues when they sit for a while. I even used non- ethanol gas ( 60 cents a gallon more) and still had restarting issues and ended up working on carb. Good Job…. Dan

[richardkaye]

Who would use ethanol fuel in anything, still a fair comparison though, I would go for reliability over price any day, I have hundreds of dollars of meet and stuff in my freezer when I’m away and in 10 years and multiple Honda’s I’ve never had one issue

[christinamoneyhan]

Looks to me that this is one of the most equal teats I have see. Along with the honesty. Thank you.

[bloodmooncomix]

Thumbs up to the camera man for excellent flow with the commentary!
😎👍

[papajo]

In addition to running the carburetor out of fuel you should have also drained the carburetor's float bowl which is quick and easy to do. By just running it out of fuel there is a small amount of fuel remaining at the base of the main jet. This small amount can and will turn into varnish in short order. This would be true on any carburetor. Also, there is no way possible for the Craftsman unit to handle 3000 watts. The engine displacement in the Craftsman is 80cc and the Honda is 121cc. As they say in the engine business, "there is no replacement for displacement" In other words, with a 41cc larger engine the Honda will easily out preform the Craftsman in handling a heavy load for a longer periods of time. One final point, you should have performed your noise test facing away from the garage. In your test you will have interference noise that is bouncing off of the garage walls. Any noise test must be done out in the open to avoid this interference noise. I will keep my 2 EU2000's as they have giving me 100% flawless performance for over 16 years.

[sacvibe]

Totally appreciate your time. My Honda 2200 always started on one pull. Sometimes twice. As for noise, ambient sound is best recorded in real conditions, not a garage. The pitch and such are going to be different depending on a lot of other factors. But thanks! Excellent review.

[a.bakker]

You mentioned about ten times: I hope the Honda will start. One pull and it started. No surprise to me. Nothing beets a Honda.

[bubbatime]

You need to drain the carburetor before storage on EVERY generator. They all have carburetor drain screws on the bottom of the carburetor. Just turning off the fuel petcock is not enough, because that still leaves a few teaspoons of gas in the carb. So turn the fuel petcock off, drain the carb bowl, AND THEN put on the choke and start it. It will usually run for a few seconds, sucking any residual fuel out of the carb. Pull the cord a few times more, to be sure the carb passages are empty. If you do this (proper storage), your generator will start first time, every time. I've been doing this for 20 years and I have never had a generator not start. I also don't keep them stored with fuel either. I drain the tanks or run them dry.

[trommatizer]

Great video. Ignore all the “I would or you should” comments. Very honest review which is something missing in this world these days. Great job. I’ll be getting the craftsman.

[sedawk]

Am I crazy and did you leave the choke on after starting Honda?

[tylermacconnell]

Craftsman is made by Generac in China. The larger engine on the Craftsman (and by extension the larger carb jet) is why it didn’t gum up as fast.