How Good Is The Harbor Freight Predator 2000w Super Quiet Inverter Generator? | In-Depth Review

Today I am taking an in-depth look at the Predator 2000w Super Quiet Inverter Generator from Harbor Freight.

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0:00- Intro
0:32 - Unboxing and Overview
2:39 - First Start
3:29 - Capacity and Volume Tests
6:16 - Review and Final Thoughts

[aodkubaodkub]

*100% best **Generater.Systems** I have used. A test for hurricane prep here in Louisiana: three AC units, 5000, 5000 & 8000, 3 fridges, 2 device power setups, 4 flat screens....AND I had 40% of the power meter to spare.*

[jedi_mapperp]

I’ve had this generator for 3 years. Best bang for the buck for what I need 95% of the time I need a generator. Take care of it and put stabilizer in the fuel and run it a few times a year as preventative maintenance. I can power our fridge/freezer and basement freezer plus lights during outages. I did the math for startup amps for the appliances. Start the fridge/freezer first, then the freezer, then lights. To use our microwave I unplug the freezer and fridge/freezer, then repeat all of the above after done with the microwave. This has allowed us to make it through a 14 hour outage while still running the Harman pellet stove. Awesome little generator that’s nice to your electronics.

[ernest]

I put mine in an EMP proof box. These are exciting days we're living in

[dukekochis]

I just had to say that this is one of the best and most in-depth reviews I've ever seen. Thanks so much for putting so much into it. Very much appreciated.

[crice]

Best review style ever. Just the facts, everything measured, no loud background music or zooming cameras. I guess you can tell by the sudden run of comments that HF just put this on sale at $529 with a link to your review in it. Subscribed so you can get paid.

[BOOYAA]

Appreciate the straight forward info without the annoyingly loud background music many review bloggers have.

[AN-vtqq]

Its awesome...had one for three years now and runs like new and couple thousand hard hours

[Mike-sbbw]

I put a $15 hour meter on mine when I bought it, nice to know how many hours runtime to plan my oil changes.

[harryballs]

I used one to power my cabin. It was super quiet could handle any load I put on it. The motor is excellent the problem I had was the crank rope broke also a small plastic pulley behind it broke could not get replacement parts.

[ricardorivera]

I bought this generator and use it to run my portable air conditioner 14 btu, as well as a shop light and hair clipper in my mobile dog grooming van. I have to turn off my air conditioner to run my dryer. Never had a problem with this generator. I'd buy another one if this one broke. Its used 8 hrs a day and its been 3 years. I've only changed the oil nothing else. Usually starts on 2nd pull.

[CraigerAce]

This is a great review and you have excellent presentation skills. No fluff, no flutter, just facts. I subscribed. Thanks!

[joepeach]

I bought one 4 years ago and have been lucky enough not to need it but feel confident in it because of this review. I really enjoyed the build quality and it started flawlessly the 4 times I started it. Thanks Kevin! Lastly, Harbor Freight is a great tool supplier IF you do your homework.

[okiedoke]

Just give you a heads up that is Harbor Freight generator extended warranty is definitely worth the money I fully expected mine to fail within the first two years however that wasn't the case the peace of mind that comes with the warranty is well worth it it's been 3 years and 2000 Plus hours

[crisancosmin]

Awesome work. I wish all the other reviewers would watch this and learn.

[GregoryACross]

Great review. I was especially interested in the "pure sine wave" output. I would have liked to see the actual waveform on an oscilloscope at various loads, to verify the purity.

[danbro]

Outstanding Review! Covered all the important bases, for sure! GREAT VIDEO TECHNIQUE, TOO.... 😀

[er]

Very good test. You answered everything I wanted to know. Thanks

[ohioplayer-blem]

Got a returned one for 1/3 the cost after talking to the manager.
I didn’t get the box or all the wires but it runs great.
Should be enough for my furnace, fridge, and Wi-Fi. 😄. I start it 2 times a year and run it for a few hours and put in fresh fuel. It’s so quite you will not draw attention to yourself like regular generators do. That is very important.. if a large region has prolonged power outages people will get desperate and start taking generators. Be safe 😮

[craigmellott]

I'm impressed you were able to use that gas can, great review !

[oldfarmer]

I have one of those for the camper. It’s been sitting around for over a year and I pulled the cord once real slow to just make sure it wasn’t seized or something. I pulled it again and it started right up. It’s a great little emergency generator. I’m going to figure out how to use propane to run it.