Manufacturers
Consider a company whose units certainly deserve the attention of both specialists and ordinary consumers.
Russia
The category of the most popular domestic units is headed by diesel and gasoline stations under the Vepr brand from 2 to 320 kW, intended for use in everyday life and at work. Owners of cottages, small workshops, builders and oilmen have WAY-energy household electric generators with a capacity of 0.7 to 3.4 kW, and semi-professional ones with a capacity of 2-12 kW.
The favorites of the Russian market are the Russian-Chinese devices of the Prorab and Svarog brands. Both brands are represented by diesel and gasoline models for home and industrial applications. Power of gasoline generators "Svarog" ranges from 2 kW for installations with one phase, up to 16 kW for 3-phase devices of the Ergomax series. Prorab units from 0.65 to 12 kW are extremely reliable and very comfortable in everyday life and business.
Europe
European units have the most impressive number on the market. The lion's share of them is characterized by high reliability, productivity and economy. Of those who have repeatedly hit the top ten world ratings, experts name the French SDMO units, German Hammer and Geko, Belgian Europower, Spanish Gesan, Aiken (England / China), FG Wilson (England), Huter (Germany / China). Turkish Genpower units with a capacity of 0.9 to 16 kW are often referred to European ones.
French SDMO units have a capacity of 5.8 to 80 kW, and Huter (Germany / China) from 0.6 to 12 kW.
British diesel generators FG Wilson range from 5.5 to 1800 kW.
Aiken units of Anglo-Chinese assembly - 0.64 - 12 kW, and belong to the category of domestic and semi-professional.
Under the Gesan brand (Spain), stations from 2.2 to 1650 kW are produced.
The Belgian Europower has made household diesel and gasoline installations up to 36 kW famous.
America
America's electric generator market is represented by the Ranger, Mustang and Generac brands, with the first two brands being produced by Americans together with China. Among the Generac modifications there are compact industrial and household units on liquid fuel, as well as those operating on gas. Their power ranges from 2.6 to 13 kW.
Asia
As usual, high-tech and high-quality units are manufactured by Japan, South Korea and China. Among them are Hyundai (South Korea / China), Japanese Elemax, Hitachi, Yamaha, Honda, Japanese-Chinese Kipor units and the new Chinese brand Green Field. Under the Green Field brand, household stations from 2.2 to 8 kW are produced to provide energy to household appliances, lighting, garden equipment, construction tools, as well as diesel generators from 14.5 to 85 kW.
Separately, it should be said about Japanese units, famous for their long life, unpretentiousness, stable performance and relatively low prices due to "native" components. This includes the brands Hitachi, Yamaha, Honda, which traditionally occupy the 3 first places in demand in the market. Honda diesel, gas and petrol stations are based on Honda engines with power from 2 to 12 kW. Yamaha is represented by household gas generators from 2 kW, and diesel generators up to 16 kW.
Model overview
The representation of models of 7-9 kW electric generators is the wider, the lower the power: for example, a 7 kW gasoline generator is presented in more than two times more models than a 9-kilowatt one.
The review includes gas generators rated as good by Yandex.Market (leaders in popularity in terms of service rating in their segment up to 10 kW at the time of the review).
First, the most popular models with a power of 7000 W (7 pieces) are given, then 8-kilowatt (7 pieces) and, finally, the first 6 among 9-kilowatt generators.
Since the prevalence of high power models is lower than the more popular low power models, there are quite few reviews in this market segment.
| P / p No. | Gasoline power plant model | Power | price, rub. | Inverter or welding | Launch type | Battery life / Tank volume | Noise level (dB) / according to reviews | Number of outputs (sockets) | Reliability (according to customer reviews) | Type of fuel | Fuel consumption | Number of phases | Pros (according to reviews) | Cons (according to reviews) | The weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DENZEL GE8900E | 7 kW | From 37329 | No | Manual, electric | 7 h / 25 l | 99 dB / 4.6 points | 3 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | 5 points | AI-95 | 3.5 l / h | 1 (220V) | Convenient start-up, reliability, presence of wheels. | Great weight. | 84 kg |
| 2 | Wester GNB 7500i | 7 kW | From 56990 | Inverter | Manual, electric | 5 h / 15 l | - / 5 points | 3 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | 5 points | — | — | 1 (220V) | Reliability, moderate weight and noise level. | One phase. | 65 Kg |
| 3 | Daewoo Power Products GDA 8500E-3 | 7 kW | From 56990 | No | Manual, electric, automatic | - / 30 l | -/- | 1 socket 220 V; 1 socket 380 V | — | — | — | 3 (380/220 V) | Wheels, electric start, work stability. | Few outlets (only two). | 84 kg |
| 4 | Daewoo Power Products GDA 8500E | 7 kW | From 54990 | No | Manual, electric | - / 30 l | -/- | 2 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | — | AI-92 | 1 (220V) | Stable work, wheels included. | Sometimes there are difficulties when you first start. | 83.5 kg | |
| 5 | Aurora AGE 8500 DZN PLUS | 7 kW | From 52800 | No | Manual, electric | - / 25 l | 74 dB / - | 2 sockets 220 V; 1 x 12V socket | — | AI-92 | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 90 Kg |
| 6 | Aurora AGE 8500 D PLUS | 7 kW | From 46200 | No | Manual, electric | - / 25 l | -/- | 2 sockets 220 V; 1 x 12V socket | — | AI-92 | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 90 Kg |
| 7 | Vepr ABP 7/4-T400 / 230 VX | 7 kW | From 89000 | No | Manual | 2.7 h / 6.5 l | 74 dB / - | — | — | AI-92 | 2.4 l / h | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 82 kg |
| 8 | ZONGSHEN KB 9000 E | 8 kW | From 54990 | No | Manual, electric | - / 28 l | -/- | 2 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | — | — | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 95 Kg |
| 9 | EUROPOWER EP400XE | 8 kW | From 529990 | Welding | Electric | 3.3 h / 20 l | 77 dB / - | 1 socket 220 V, 1 socket 380 V | — | — | 6 l / h | 3 (380/220 V) | 210 kg | ||
| 10 | Vepr ABP 10-T400 / 230 VH-BSG | 8 kW | From 189450 | No | Manual, electric | 6 h / 25 l | 72 dB / - | 1 socket 220 V, 1 socket 380 V | — | AI-92 | 4.2 l / h | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 135 kg |
| 11 | BestWeld General 8.5GF-4 | 8 kW | From 136931 | No | Manual, electric | - / 27.5 l | -/- | — | — | — | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 179 kg |
| 12 | Vepr ABP 10/6-T400 / 230 VH-BSG9 | 8 kW | From 172000 | No | Manual, electric | 5.9 h / 25 l | 72 dB / - | — | — | AI-92 | 4.2 l / h | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 115 Kg |
| 13 | Vepr ADP 8-230 VL-BS | 8 kW | From 299000 | No | Manual, electric | - / 12.5 l | 75 dB / - | — | — | AI-92 | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 141 kg |
| 14 | Vepr ASPBV400-10 / 4-T400 / 230 VB-BS | 8 kW | From 390000 | Welding | Electric | 6.6 h / 36 l | 76 dB / - | — | — | AI-92 | — | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 220 kg |
| 15 | Hyundai HY12000LE-3 | 9 kWt | From 171990 | No | Manual, electric, automatic | - / 28 l | 72 dB / - | 1 socket 380 V, 2 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | — | — | — | 3 (380/220 V) | Works stably and for a long time | A single case of breakage is described | 170 kg |
| 16 | Hyundai HY12000LE | 9 kWt | From 171990 | No | Manual, electric, automatic | - / 28 l | 72 dB / - | 2 sockets 220 V, 1 socket 12 V | — | — | — | 1 (220V) | Power. | Noticeable noise, one user suffered breakdowns due to storage in an unheated room. | 170 kg |
| 17 | EUROPOWER EP10000E | 9 kWt | From 269990 | No | Electric | 4.8 h / 20 l | 75 dB / - | 2 sockets 220 V | — | AI-92 | 4.2 l / h | 1 (220V) | — | — | 146 |
| 18 | EUROPOWER EP250XE | 9 kWt | From 379990 | Welding | Manual | 4.8 h / 20 l | 75 dB / - | 1 socket 380 V, 1 socket 220 V | — | — | 4.2 l / h | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 140 kg |
| 19 | Briggs & Stratton ProMax 10000EA | 9 kWt | from 153500 | No | Electric | - / 40 l | — / — | — | — | — | — | 1 (220V) | — | — | 195 kg |
| 20 | Grandvolt GVI 9000 T ES 35L | 9 kWt | From 103740 | Inverter | Manual, electric | 12 h / 35 l | 71 dB / - | — | — | AI-92 | — | 3 (380/220 V) | — | — | 81 kg |
Useful video on choosing a gas generator
Gasoline generator EUROPOWER EP13500TE 10 kW
The EuroPower EP13500TE petrol power plant is equipped with a Sincro FT2MES brush alternator, which produces high quality electricity. Due to its excellent technical characteristics, the model is capable of supplying power to several devices, the total rated power of which does not exceed 12 kVA. The equipment fully complies with EU standards (EURO20), which implies a level of hydrocarbon concentration in the exhaust that is safe for humans and the environment. Ability to work without refueling for 4.8 hours is ensured by the spacious fuel tank. Thanks to the electric starter, starting the device in winter does not require a lot of effort.
The three-phase gasoline generator EUROPOWER EP13500 TE of European production, based on the Honda engine (Japan), is used at home, as well as in the office and in production, it can work in difficult operating conditions in any weather.
- Powerful and reliable engine OHV-Honda engine;
- Long-term operation and the possibility of multiple start-up - improved reverse starting system;
- Unpretentious to fuel - the ability to refuel with ordinary gasoline;
- The oil pressure switch is a low pressure emergency stop system.
Equipment:
- V - 1 socket 230 V - 16 A + 1 CEE 5-pin. 400 V - 16 A;
- E - With electric starter and battery - no electrolyte;
- F - Frame;
- FPM - Membrane fuel pump;
- h - Hour meter;
- O - Automatic engine stop in case of insufficient oil level;
- TM - Thermal magnetic overload and short-circuit protection.
Specifications:
Examples of silent gas generators
There are various types of silent gas generators on the market, differing in price, power, weight. Let's consider some of the most popular models in more detail.
Gas generator Yamaha EF1000iS.
This is a single-phase inverter station with a maximum power of up to 1 kW. Small dimensions allow using it in any inaccessible places, taking it with you on long trips. The station is designed for 12 hours of autonomous operation. A special soundproofing casing significantly reduces the noise level. This is the quietest gasoline generator.
Video: The noise level of the Yamaha generator at different operating modes:
Gas generator Honda EU26i.
The unit weighs over 50 kilograms. Power of 2.4 kW is enough to service a small country house for several hours.
Honda EU30iS.
The maximum power of the gas station reaches 3 kW. Weight exceeds 60kg. This model has two built-in sockets by 220V. The built-in wheels make it easier to move around the terrain, the soundproofing casing reduces noise. Battery life is a little over seven hours. The scope of application is almost the same as the previous model.
Caiman Tristar 8510MTXL27.
It is a powerful three-phase gasoline silent generator, the price of which exceeds 100 thousand rubles. It can be installed both stationary and moved on wheels. Active Power 6 kW meets the needs of most household consumers. Among other things, such a mini-power plant can be used when organizing repair or construction work.
Helpful Tips for Reducing Noise
- In order to reduce the noise level, a large professional gas generator can be placed in a separate building or in a separate technical room with soundproof walls.
The use of shock absorbers is considered to be an effective way to reduce vibration. By reducing vibration, the noise level is also reduced.
The noise emitted from the generator surface is reduced by using soundproof enclosures or hoods.
Silencers will help to reduce the noise generated by the exhaust gas exhaust. Installation of mufflers is quite simple, a number of models of gas generators allow you to install several at once. The principle of operation of a generator muffler is similar to that of a car muffler.
Exhaust noise can be reduced by moving the tailpipe upwards 1.5-2 meters.
You can reduce the noise level of a generator used in nature in half by placing the unit in a small hole.
Do not load the gas generator to the maximum load. A station with a maximum load will emit more noise than a similar station with a half load.
You can also use a special container. Sound is muffled with mineral materials. Good ventilation ensures an optimal working temperature. Among other things, the container has anti-vandal protection.