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djt

12-29-2006 09:10:29




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I saw a Coleman generator with a Subaru motor. Does anyone have any comments on these generators or the Subaru motors in general.
Thansk,
DJ




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Bob in GA

12-30-2006 18:48:29




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
I have had a 5000 watt Coleman for about 10 years now. I have never had any problems with it except for being undersized. I probably use it only 20 hours a year or so, but on occassion I have used it for more than 100 hours per year. I use it mostly at a cabin that did not have power (does now) and toss it on a wagon to power weed eater, electric chain saw, pump at the cabin so I can take a cold bath!!!!! !!!!! !!! etc. It has the briggs 6.5 hp engine and is the easiest starting pull started engine I have.

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buickanddeere

12-29-2006 21:27:59




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
Generac which was bought by Briggs makes a fine engine-generator. Price is right, try e-bay. The slant 45 engine design was copied by Honda. The alternator even has voltage regulation on the output which the Coleman doesn't.



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JT

12-30-2006 07:24:19




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to buickanddeere, 12-29-2006 21:27:59  
Generac was bought out by Briggs and Stratton, but they only bought the Generator and pressure washer part of it, they did not buy the Generac/Guardian engines that Generac uses on their generators. The original Generac engine was actually a Nagano engine, made in Japan, was a very good engine. Now all the Generac/Guardian engines are made in Wisconsin. If you buy a Guardian generator with a Guardian engine, you are getting one the best engines on the market right now, and also a pretty good generator. Just do not get confused on the Briggs powered generac generator, because they are out there and the Briggs engine is a decent engine, but don't hold a candle to the Guardian engine. Don't get me wrong, the Briggs portable generators are good gensets.

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135 Fan

12-29-2006 18:05:27




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
Robin Subaru engines are heavy duty industrial engines with forged crankshafts. They are in fact the number one engine in Japan. Have heard that with proper maintenance have gone over 7000 hours. Wisconson used to be the N. American distributor for Robin engines. Wisconson are super heavy duty engines in their own right so it makes sense they would only distribute another good engine. Robin and Subaru are both part of Fuji heavy industries as well as Mitsubishi. They now market their engines themselfs as industrial commercial engines. I have a Robin generator that was way cheaper than a Honda and a Robin water pump with what is claimed as the worlds smallest 4 stroke water pump. Both are super easy to start and have been trouble free. I'd buy a Robin without hesitation. Not sure about Coleman. It's kind of light duty residential quality. I'd rather pay slightly more for something that will work when I really need it and last a long time too. Hope this helps. Dave

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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON,

12-29-2006 16:28:24




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
The mills in my last two Ez-Go golf carts have been Robin/Wisconsin/Subarus. From my experience they seem tougher than Yamahas. The twin 4 cycle in the new cart is a very nice engine.



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mj

12-29-2006 16:10:18




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
I've got a 5K Coleman with the older Briggs flathead engine and it has never given me a bit of trouble. I believe it was made in '98 or 99.



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djt

12-29-2006 11:46:32




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
Maybe I should ask a different question. What would be a good generator 5000 or more watt to use during a power outage. I know not to buy a cheap wanna be but can't afford a Honda or a Yamaha. Thanks to everyone for the information.
DJ



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JT

12-30-2006 06:59:25




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 11:46:32  
If you want a good generator and don't want to pay Honda/Yamaha prices, but a Briggs & Stratton Portable power generator. they are a good set and reasonably priced and they are a LOT better than a coleman. I work on both, seen the insides of both, buy a Briggs.



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Brent H

12-29-2006 10:20:58




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
At work, we sell pressure washers and generators with the Honda and Subaru engines. The Subaru engines have been excellent as far as my experience with them. The ones on our equipment start just as easily as the Honda's, and have been every bit as reliable if not more. Subaru is also alot easier to work with as a company than Honda. We have been selling Subaru's about 3 to 1 over the Hondas, mainly because of price, and have had no complaints yet.

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JT

12-29-2006 10:19:36




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
Suburu engines are good engines, parts availablity at times can be a little difficult. Now the Coleman generators are a differant story, they are found in almost any box store you go into. They fall into the you get what you pay for thing.



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Bob

12-29-2006 10:14:33




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
Fuji Heavy Industries is the parent company of Subaru.

Some years ago, Wisconsin Engines marketed the small engines as "Wisconsin Robin" engines.

Now, they are simply sold as Subaru.

I can't speak for the latest models, but AFAIK, over the years the engines have been above average in quality.

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Ludwig

12-29-2006 10:10:51




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 Re: Coleman Generator in reply to djt, 12-29-2006 09:10:29  
A Robin (by Subaru) motor right?
If Subaru, Kawasaki, and Honda don't give Briggs and Tejunksa a run for their money I'll be very surprised. The only thing is that they don't make low end junk motors...
I don't have any personal experience with the Subaru but I do with Kawi and Honda and I've heard from others the Subarus are great.



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