Petrol Generators - Electricity On The Go

Do you have need of some Petrol generators?  There may be many different reasons to look into petrol generators.  Perhaps you live in an area where there is a good potential for power outages and you want a generator to make sure you can still run your furnace, fridge or freezer, then again, maybe you travel a lot in a trailer and when you’re out without any electrical hookups you want to have a source of power to back you up.  Whatever the reason, petrol generators can come in quite handy, but you do want to make sure you pick up the right one that will not break down and last you a long time.

The cost of the generator you get can vary widely depending upon the power you’re looking to achieve.  I’ve seen them retail anywhere from $400 all the way up to $3000 or more.  If you’re not sure which petrol generator to go with, we’re going to look at a few at various price ranges so you can get an idea of what your options are:

1.  SIP 03921 T2401 Medusa Compact Petrol Generator

On the lower end of the petrol generators you have the SIP 03921 T2401 Medusa Compact Petrol Generator.  This one will run you about $400-$500.  It’s good if you’re using it to run power tools, lamps, fans and other such equipment.  It is great when used within boats, for camping purposes or for building sites.  Here are it’s specs:

• 5HP, 50Hz, 15Ltr fuel tank capacity
• Air cooled, OHV, petrol engine
• 2x 230v AC socket & 12DC
• output socket
• 13hrs continuous running time
• Continuous output 2000w,
• maximum output 2400w
• Low oil alert system

This will run for about 13 hours on a full tank.

2.  SDMO HX 7500 T-2 3 Phase Petrol Generator

This generator is one of the SDMO Intens range of generators and will run for about 2.7 hours on a full tank of gas.  Its main use would be for industrial purposes.  This will run you close to $2,000.  Here are the specs:

• Honda 4 Stroke Engine which has proven time and time again superior in arduous conditions
• Ideal for Industrial Use
• Low Oil Shutdown
• Automatic circuit breaker
• Unleaded petrol
• 6.5 ltr tank capacity
• Noise level @ 7m: 73 dBA
• Fuel tank capacity: 6.5 Ltr
• Engine type: Honda GX 390 13HP 4 Stroke

3.  Stephill IM8000 Intelli Max Range Petrol Generator

Coming in on the higher end of the petrol generators, this will run you close to $3,000.  Here are it’s stats:

• Engine: HONDA IGX440
• Fuel Tank: 18.0 litres
• Run Time: 6.5 hours @ 75% Load
• Size: L795 x W570 x H585mm
• Start:  Electric start Auto Choke
• Auto idle - optimum fuel consumption with automatic idle control,driven by generator load demand
• Auto fuel shut off - automatic fuel valve,opens and closes automatically upon start and stop for ease of operation
• Noise emission compliant using Honda's latest engine technology