Testing the CHEAPEST HARBOR FREIGHT INVERTER GENERATOR Predator 1400

Is the Predator 1400 Inverter generator worth buying? Find out. I get TONS of requests to look at the new Predator inverter line of generators. See how this one did & if you should buy it or not.

Predator 1400 Specs:
Starting Watts:1400
Accessories Included DC cable, spark plug wrench, oil funnel
Running Watts: 1100
Engine displacement (cc): 54cc
Fuel type: Unleaded gasoline
Horsepower (hp): 1.88
Output voltage (volts): 120 VAC
Product Height 15.5 in.
Product Length 18.5 in.
Product Width 10.7 in.
Product Weight 33 lb

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[mooser]

No jibber jabber. Straight to business. I love it.

[Goldwelp]

I'm not even looking for a generator but you covered all the curiosities, provided a lot of extra info and completed it in <6 mins. Great video. Thanks!

[larryniidji]

I live off-grid and use a Predator 2000... Love it! Cost is not just purchase price. I ran 12.5 hours on one tank (1 gal) charging my computer, recharging my drill battery and running my frig and freezer. The 2000 Generac is 1.2 gals and 10.5 hours at 25% load. I average 8 hours of runtime per day. About 240 gallons per year. The Generac would require at least 40 more gallons, a $120 (@ $3.00 per gal.) or more savings. AND! I started my Predator last winter on second pull at -22 Fahrenhite. My brother and nephew have Honda 2200's that won't start at 30 degrees above. I like my Predator, economical, quiet and dependable.

[johnnydangerously]

Have owned a predator for 7 years, 8700 watt max power unit, it has performed flawlessly for several ice and snow storms here in Oklahoma. Highly recommend this brand

[ItsAlive]

Harbor Freight has raised their prices significantly over the last 18 months. I live in TX and got the 2000W predator inverter generator in 2020 for $430

[someperson]

That was a very clever way to test the CO detector.

[bobo-wfjv]

I just used my fairly new GP2200i with synthetic oil for a 39+ hour outage, .. it performed flawlessly and had "just the right balance of frugality and power" for comfort .. it powered fridge, all lighting, laptop charger, fan .. an occasional tiny 600w microwave .. and movie night with popcorn during the outage. I feed one 75ft 10-gauge cord split three ways with a 10-gauge splitter to three 25ft 12-gauge lines through the house. One for appliances, one for electronics and the third for a fan and floor lamps. Perfect for a longer outage.

[adamofmass]

Picked up my predator 1400 today, open box brand new just was cut open during pallet removal paid $230! Thanks for the video!

[jst]

You always offer a wealth of comparison reviews on a variety of equipment. Thanks.

[deborahwesala]

I like how fast you talk as you describe all the details, and the generac price watt compare and contrast at the end.

[arcron]

Not even in the market for a generator, but great information and honesty! Thank you

[jackpinesavage]

One of the few reviewers who does good, data based reviews! Harbor Freight and Northern Tool are making themselves non-competitive with their high pricing. I'm surprised at their prices, I'm finding even Home Depot is beating them in price at times.
Vthd....I think it's Volts Total Harmonic Distortion....? THD was something we looked at back in the day of 'stereos'. THD, not

[tracym]

A lot of times I see their 2000w version on sale for $449. I’d buy that instead

[TheSynchronizer]

Scored one today for 180$ used at harbor freight. I think it's great for that price

[sabrinahogan]

Awesome review without irritating music or long pauses and delays. Thank you!

[thomassutrina]

I worked for Sundstrand Aerospace now part of UTC. The main product is aircraft generators. They make both constant speed generators and wild frequency generators with inverters. Both are required to put out a sine wave power. You said this generator is good for powering electronics and showed an accurate and well filtered sine wave. However; you didn't describe the load used. We had to more then double the filtering and make adaptive sine generating software code to deal with a near 100% electronic load. Rectification only draws power in a narrow portion of that sine wave.

[ktm_braapbraap]

I’ve had mine now for 4 years starts and runs super good still.

[aaryavsandal]

I love when you post. Keep up the amazing work

[hunterriddle]

Own 2 harbor freight generators. The 8750 absolute beast runs my plasma cutter and welder and the 1400 I just bought in an emergency situation for my 2nd property 2 hrs from home. Save my house from freezing ran both my boiler pumps and the oil furnace when a tree took out my power lines. Super quiet no problems and it was -3f ran like a champ.

[GH-wtww]

Great video review. But if you are not looking for a suitcase style inverter generator I went with the WEN GN400i RV-Ready 4000-Watt Open Frame Inverter Generator for $395.00 to my door and that is not a sale price. Has been a solid performer for me.