DIY generator comparison to commercial generators.

Looking at the cost and use cases of various generators and how they compare with the 12v DIY lawnmower generator.

[savemars]

I would have liked to know the total output of each. To me this would be a major factor in deciding what one is best. I bought a 3500 wat gas/propane generator from tractor supply. It cost about $500. I have not gotten to find out yet if it can keep up with it's rated output because it can run a table saw two circular saws, and one drill all at the same time. It is a lot larger then the ones you showed. It is probably around 100-150 lb (hard to move by myself) it also has a 5 gal. gas tank so it can run for about 6 hr with a heavy load, or around 12 with a light load (one table saw used about twice an hr) it has an outlet rated at 30amps 120 v can any of those you showed even get close to that? I bought it to supplement the solar in my RV, but use it most as a power source for working on remote job sites. I would like to know the output of the diy generator. Also as a side note, I believe you could use two alternators on your diy and still have enough power from the motor. This would require a really expensive inverter to keep up with it as well. All in all not a bad video, just left me with more questions than answers.