Honda Generators

Portable electric power continues to grow in popularity as more and more electronic devices and appliances become an important part of our lives both at work and home. For over 35 years, Honda generators have set the industry standard for portable generators with the most extensive model selection for a variety of commercial and consumer applications. 

For Recreation
Portable electric power anywhere can enhance most outdoor activities we enjoy. In fact, many activities have evolved to new levels because of portable power. Imagine a pit crew without electricity to operate power tools during an auto race. Or how about a rock band ready to fire up for a large outdoor concert with no power! In many cases, our portable generators are used to enhance outdoor activities, Common usages include hair dyers, portable TVs, blenders, microwave ovens and electric coffee makers. You can even charge your car battery (after you discover you left your car lights on for a week!). 


For Work
Honda generators have been a long-time favorite of the construction and rental industry. The reasons are simple. Reliability and durability are a must on construction sites where time is money and crews cannot afford to be idle due to a lack of on-site power. In the rental industry, Honda has consistently been the “most preferred” brand whenever rental industry trade publications conduct reader surveys. As you might imagine, the last thing a rental store owner wants to see is a generator returned by a customer because it wouldn't start. Also, the less maintenance required on a piece of rental equipment, the better for the rental center. 

For Emergencies
Increased demand for electric power often pushes local power providers to capacity and sometimes results in “brown-outs”, or worse yet “black-outs,” which create immediate problems for both businesses and homeowners, Besides the initial inconvenience, power outages can also result in financial loss due to lost work time, spoiled food and possible water damage to buildings if the outages occur in winter months when pipes can freeze up. Honda offers the world’s most complete line of portable generators. From their lightweight EU1000i, less than 30 lbs., to the EB11000, a 10,500-waft powerhouse, Honda has over 20 different models to choose from. Honda generators meet all CARB and EPA emission standards. 

Honda Inverter Technology
Computers and power-sensitive testing equipment require what is referred to as “clean power.” Clean power is electrical current that is consistent and has a stable “sine wave” or signal. If the lights or other basic appliances in your home were being powered by a generator and there was a fluctuation in the AC power, you’d probably see the lights dim and then return to full brightness—no problem! However, if your computer was being powered by a generator and the voltage fluctuated, chances are the computer would either shut down or at least interrupt the program you were working in.

In order to overcome this problem, Honda engineers developed a revolutionary form of inverter technology. This process takes the raw power produced by the generator, passes it through a special microprocessor that provides ultra-clean power that boasts a sine wave equal to or better than the current from your household AC wall outlet. This means that for the first time, you can operate a computer or other sensitive equipment from a remote location without the fear of interrupted service or damage to the equipment.

Honda’s unique inverter technology also dramatically reduces the size and weight of the generator. This reduction is possible thanks to the fact that Honda EU-type generators have the alternator built into the engine itself, eliminating the need for a bulky (and heavy) independent alternator. The EU3000is model is actually half the size and weight of their old top-of-the-line EX3300 model.

Another feature exclusive to the EU models is Honda’s EcoThrottle™ system. This system incorporates a load-dependent speed control-type governor that offers excellent fuel economy by automatically adjusting engine speed to the optimum level, given the usage load. This not only reduces fuel consumption and operating noise in the normal usage range, but it also keeps exhaust emissions to levels that clear even the strictest CARB and EPA emission standards.

Honda CycloConverter Technology
Honda’s CycloConverter™ generator models offer power that is equal in quality to AVR (automatic voltage regulator) generators but are dramatically lighter than other units producing the same amount of power. This lighter weight is achieved by reducing the number of traditional parts with a CPU (central processing unit) that conditions the raw power produced by the generator and eliminates the need for a bulky alternator. Honda CycloConverter technology offers the best “pound per watt” ratio available anywhere.