Harbor Freight 3500 PREDATOR generator honest review: Is this the quietest generator?
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- Опубликовано: 13 ноя 2019
- Is this the quietest generator? Harbor Freight 3500 PREDATOR generator honest review. I do an in-depth review on the Harbor Freight Predator Generator 3500 in this video. The predator generator 3500 is super quiet, but does have some cons. Check out what I think about the Harbor Freight Predator Generator 3500.
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Do you need to ground this generator to use it as a back up for the house when the power goes out? I mainly want to have something to plug my refrigerator into during an outage, using an extension cord to the generator.
I own one of these and two of the predator 2000w inverters. Zero problems with the 2000w and only had to clean the 3500 jet once in 4 yrs due to sitting for 5 months. The battery sucks and the electric start is basically useless, but it cranks first pull ever time. Love them!
I love them too. Yes, the battery that China sends with it SUX! However, I replaced it after a year (it was completely dead) with a heavier battery (more CCA and higher AH's) and it works great.
The starter runs when you pull the starting cord? Something’s not right. Mine cranks fine with the battery and starts right up, same with pulling the starting cord.
i love how the intro you 2 are just so happy man it made my heart feel good i had to give it a like by just that thank you for the video!
Thanks. We appreciate the kind words 👍
I just baught a 3500 predator generator today at Harbor freight for $699!!!!! What a freakin deal on an awesome crazy quiet generator, and it comes with a 30 amp RV adapter plug and it's got a fuel gauge on top of the fuel tank. I love it...😍
Good deal. Thanks for watching 👍
Just paid $649 today for one
@@ryanlawley5960 AWESOME!! Run an oil change cycles in it every 6 hours do it 4 times with a 50% load or 1,500 watts on it. Then you will be broke in good.
@@makerofmanythings8447 very good choice I loved predator no
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I love watching your videos and reviews! Your just a really welcoming and informational person
Well, I appreciate that. Thank you 👍
That was the most welcoming intro ever.
Lol. Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to comment on the video. Have a great day 👍
The Masked Nomad Foreal 😂😂😂
I just bought one today for my food trailer! Great video!
Because of the intro I’m a new subscriber! I know I’m a little late to the party lol
How much pay?
Great video! Just got this generator and used it non-stop for a full weekend. No complaints. Just a note about your loudness test; Your results may be skewed since you are testing on a table and the vibration onto the table is acting as a transducer / amplifier. Like your wife, I was very happy how quiet this thing is and I'm sure my neighbors were to.
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Hey Hank! Nice overview! Generators are a deff necessity. I just ran and checked mine over to make sure it was ok and should be good for the winter! Thanks for the review!
Right on brother 👍
I was VERY near the Smith River Complex fire, (only stage 1) but had no power for my fifth wheel home for a week. I had to drive 2.5 hours up into Oregon to find a inverter generator..but what a wonderful emergency backup. Predator 3500 is great! Installing the provided starter battery was the biggest pain, but I got it done.
For the money it looks like a nice little generator . Good advise about running all your stuff that you dont use a lot . My advise I can add is if you have a generator then make sure you always keep four too five cans of fuel with stabilizer in them and use them up after couple months in other equipment then refill with fresh gas . No gas in stock at home for emergency situations does not do much good if you have a generator with no fuel . 👍
Good point as always👍
Enjoyed the generator review. The manual start looked very easy and one pull.
Yeah super simple. Its a nice generator for sure. Thanks Terry👍
I just bought one. Haven't used it yet I'm so glad it is quiet. Thanks for the video
Thanks for the comment Ronnie. Have a good day 👍
Your so welcome. Thanks for the reply. Going camping tomorrow and going to use my new generator.
I purchased mine a couple years ago and the biggest thing I was worried about was the weight of it. I originally even thought of buying two of the smaller versions just so I could use them easier. Then I started thinking about it and realized man that’s a lot more oil changes a lot more maintenance a lot more parts that can break. I am beyond happy with this generator and I’m so glad I got to 3500. I actually got The propane conversion kit for it and it has worked like a dream. Now I can just use one of my cans of propane when I go RVing and can tap into my home line at the house when I ever need it for a back up generator to run small things like refrigerators TVs etc. as an edit all these 3500 kits come with the adapter needed to hook up to any RV plug. The other thing about this is it is extremely quiet. Videos do not do it justice just how quiet this generator is. In a typical RV park once you get about 10 to 15 feet away you can’t even hear it running anymore which is insane.
That's awesome. Thanks for the comment 👍 we appreciate it!
Weight is 101 lbs not 50 or 60
Can it run an AC unit and a fridge on a camper?
I just got one of these for well under $800 with a coupon. Have yet to really use it. I did test it and it fires right up and is very quiet. It also looks to be built really well, lots of insulation, and it feels solid. Now waiting for the next power outage. And yeah it is really heavy. It has a fuel gauge on top. What's nice too is the display can give you watts, amps, hours.
Thanks for watching
Mine has fuel gauge on the top. Also you have a separate plug included for charging the battery off of the dc plug on the front. The generator running does not charge it. It also comes with an adapter plug for rvs using the 30 amp twist lock nema plug
Good review, but more importantly you and your wife have great personalities and a persona you give off. Yes, sounds strange, but its become an ugly world with a lot of hate and struggle. It's great to see kind and happy people . God bless.
I believe Harbor Freight has really stepped up their tools.
I remember the first time i stepped into their store,about 12 or 15 years ago they only offered Chicago Tools, then the China made Pittsburg tools. They weren't very good. Now they have Predator, Hercules, and Bauer tools and their pretty awesome. They offer just as good a warranty as you can get at any other Big Box Stores. Thanks Hank and Gina. The next time i need to replace my Impact Driver you can bet I'll be going to Harbor Freight and save myself 30 to 60 bucks.
Yeah they really have. I've had my air compressor for 3 years and it built my house👍
also made in China.
@@andrewselkirk2688 most tools are including the phone or laptop you used to watch this video.
@@andrewselkirk2688 everything is made n China, Harley Davidson have a lot of parts made overseas, Buck knives made in China, Craftsman Made in China, the best drones (DJI) are made in China.
I agree, I like HF for wrenches sockets for impact driver a d things like that, Miter saws, circular saws and things like that still miles behind Dewalt and the top brands, they cut just don't have the precision for fine carpentry work.
Thanks for the review man. This video was awesome too!🤠
Thanks Alexander. I appreciate it 👍
The manual recommends changing the oil every 50 hours of use. I bought one 2 years ago when I went out west and love it!
This showed up in the side panel and glad it did. Good review bro, I have a 800w one and a solar generator that covers all I need. Safe travels
Thanks!
Other reviews that I have seen on this and other generators as well is that folks have run it for an hour after buying it. Drained and changed the oil, Regardless if there is any metallic residue or not. Run it again and then drain and changed it again. I've seen this in comments on other machinery as well and it makes good sense. Ethanol free gas and keep occasional checks on oil level and shaving residue. Good vid. I will be picking up 2X and a 50 amp parallel unit in the next few months. Thanks.
Thanks for watching 👍
Good tip thanks 👍
Interesting. We are looking to buy a generator for next year, we’ve been borrowing one, and appreciate the review. I’ve had issues with their greenhouses, but I’ve never used any thing else from this company.. it looks pretty good.
It does really well for small things. I wouldn't get it to power too much. But what it's for, it works great. Thanks for stopping by
That's not bad for the price! It does run quite for it's size! Thanks Hank! Y'all have a good one!
Thanks buddy. Hope you have a good weekend 👍
Good info, from a good ole boy with a jag in the shed 👍
Thanks 👍
I enjoyed your review! Thanks and I’m now a new subs.
Thank you. We appreciate it 👍 welcome
Great review. I don’t need one but want to buy one anyway after your review. Keep em coming!
Lol. You gotta get one for all the new bouncy castles and stuff you're gonna have for the new arrival 🤣🤣
Thankyou 👍 & your presentation was short & to the point. I know I will probably get one.
I have 2 of these and they are awesome. I run one with my 5th wheel when I only need 1 AC and run both in parallel when we need both AC’s.
Right on👍 thanks for the comment.
#Hard Truth....does HF sell a kit in order to run two of the 3500 inverter generators in parallel or do you use a different brand?
Anthony Patterson they sell the Parallel kit too.
We have got some good items from harbor freight. That generator is pretty quiet. Thanks for sharing. Have a good one
We like shopping there. We buy a lot of stuff there.
This thing ran my RV with A/C running no problem. Also, kept my freezer and fridge running during a prolonged power outage…..48+ hours.
Were you able to run your AC, and fridge on your camper at the same time?
Oh my goodness...how cute are y’all!!!! Thanks for the great info 😊
Thanks for taking the time to watch and make the comment. I truly appreciate it! Have a good day.
Great video 👍 very in-depth demonstration and review. Generator is a must have for any camping,hobby farm/outdoor oriented people (I always tell people if you have a home by a generator) We have a 4000 watt propane generator less mess much quieter and no ethenol to worry about that's the best part. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah for sure. This one is really good👍
How long do a 30 LBS propane tank last at half load or 1,800 Watts?
Which 4000 watt propane generator. I’m looking and soon pulling the trigger.
Good review..Thank you..Have a blessed day..
Thank you. You too👍
I just bought one before I watched your video. I got the harbor freight membership (100 dollars off), along with a their line of credit (additional 10 percent off), so with the membership, discount and tax, out the door, I got it for 798. Not to shabby!
I got mine for about $650 Was $679 on sale plus the 10% off
just bought one 2020 the new ones now have a fuel indicator on the top, with the eco button pushed there even quieter, thanks for the video maybe they saw your video and added the fuel gauge .
Thanks for watching 👍
Could you use this inverter type for occasional home power outages? We'd mainly need it for our typical two-door home refrigerator-freezer (maybe 1300-1600 starting watts). We've had several outages in a short time and are tired of throwing out our food. Good review, thanks.
Hey that's a nice looking generator! I know some people bash Harbor Freight but everything I've bought from there is still going strong! 👍💪
Mallard 5 Farmhouse I’ve been mostly happy with everything I’ve gotten from there.
yeah, my air compressor finally gave in after 3 years of hard work. I will buy another one from them.
Hey Hank. I don't know how to message you other than a comment. I talked to Travis at Everything Attachments yesterday, and man, he seems like a great guy. I ended up ordering a 66" wicked root grapple and an 84" landscape rake. I took y'all's advice and got the wider one. I told him that you made this sale for him!! Anyways, keep up the great videos!!
And I uploaded a short video of my wife on the 4550. I'll have to figure out how to get the quality up.
That's awesome 👍 you're gonna love them. You're not gonna regret going bigger. Enjoy 👍
I just bought the WEN 3800 inverter generator. Just as quiet as my brothers Predator with more power. Plus the WEN has a fuel shutoff so you can run the generator out of gas. It also has a pull handle, bigger wheels, and a fuel gauge you can see from your RV.
Thanks for watching
Hamiltonville Farm thanks for the video!
How much is the Wen?
great videos guys!!!!
Thank you. We appreciate it 👍
Another good video y’all!
Thank you. We sure do appreciate your support
Thank you so much for uploading this and for sharing ... I'm not good with this kind of stuff but I have a question for you ... what kind of house appliances will this run?? will it run a fridge ? maybe a washer or dryer? just wondering... thank you.
Thanks bought one for 699.00 at harbor Freight and was going to return it before watching your video !
Thanks for taking the time to watch and make the comment. I truly appreciate it! Have a good day.
Pretty good price
some people use it for portable ac in semi trucks
its nice because when its outside chained to frame, it reduces decibels to 50 or so
so it gets comfortable to sleep.
Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks guys. Very good.
Thanks for watching Rudy. We appreciate it 👍
I have this generator and its pretty good I had a issue with the low oil sensor. Also it comes with the adapter for your 30 amp RV connection.
Right on Jimmy👍
What did you do about the issue?
Great item to have on hand just in case you need the power. Thanks for reviewing Hank♡
Thanks Ms. Julie. Yes they are handy👍
Thank you for the information and sharing, I'm looking for generator
Great content thank you 👍
We bought a Champion generator when the storm came through and we love it.
We bought a Generac when the storm came.
We have a Champion we bought at Lowe's we use with our camper and it has been great for 5 years now
Nice bud. Good job.
Thanks buddy. Good luck this deer season!
Sounds like a great generator
Thanks John👍 have a good day buddy.
Those are good generator
I like the one I have
Checking the oil is a must with heavy use it will use oil and the spark arresting plug on the exhaust will plug
The wheels are useless except on concrete
Good points 👍
I just ran my new 3500 for an hour, the oil looks brand new after an hour. I bought a magnetic dipstick and there was some very fine metallic dust on it. I'm running for 8 hours now.
Cool. I'm sure it will be good for you👍. Have a good one!
its a good idea to run one tank of gas then change the oil.these little guys are full of casting sand and stuff. i have several predator engines...
@@ninoreeves7702 They must be decent if you have that many. As good as others?? Honda, Briggs, Duro max??
This made me buy a sure can thanks! lol
Nice little generator. My 3500 is old and weighs about 150 lbs empty. Might be time to upgrade, maybe a nice x-mas present? LOL Thanks for sharing!
Hey good to hear from you👍 yes upgrade😁
Yeah does yours really weigh 50 lbs empty? I just bought one and it's way heavier than 50 lb empty
It isn't that heavy. I would say around 50lbs for sure. I can lift it into the bed of my truck no problem and I'm not a big dude.
I have used this for running my camper non-stop for 2-1/2 weeks for two years in a row without any issues, Just changed oil after every vacation.
Were you able to run AC and a fridge with it?
@@jaredcate5778 it will run the AC and the fridge and all of the lights and two TV’s at the same time, no problem. But that’s about max. If you want to use a hairdryer you might wanna put the AC on fan mode until done.
dude your voice sounds louder than the generator, and that's good!!
Subscribed! Awesome vid thank you! I’ll be putting out a vid on this soon too!
Here in Texas in the summer they overheat bad, the open frame is now the way to go
Mine came with the rv 30 Amp adapter and the fuel gauge is on the top front and is a clear sight glass with a red stripe that shows the fuel level
I thought the fuel gauge in on top. You can get an adapter that converts it to a long run generator using a boat gas tank
Harbor freight had them on sale this week for $689 and it includes the 30amp rv adaptor. Buy it everyday for $799.
That's an awesome deal👍
Yes it is!
Here in the U.K. best price I can find is £825 current exchange rate is approximately $1.40 to the £ which means it would cost approximately $1155 here 😡🇬🇧
AWESOME inclusion of SPL app (Decibel Meter). Wish others included this CRITICAL component. I don’t trust vids that just regurgitate what’s written on the box. Would love to find one that uses an oscilloscope (?) to ‘prove’ the Sine Wave claims. I insist on True Pure Sine Wave for my computers.
Thanks for the vid.
Thank you for watching 👍 we appreciate it!
This is not even a review.....you need to load, measure voltage current. Frecuency x quality of the sine wave etc ......
Good simple to the point video. After watching your review I do believe this is the one we are pulling the trigger on. I need QUIET so I can go under the radar and run it past most 10PM shut off rules.
Thanks for watching 👍
lol u think ppl cant hear it but we can
I noticed yours read 0 volts 0 Amps and 0 volt amps when you were cycling through the options. Mine read correctly for the 1st year and a half only 30 hours, but just ran today and I get the zeros. Called the support line and they said to bring it in to HF and get a new one. Thank god I got the extended warranty.
Thanks for watching 👍
Love my Predator 3500!
They are really nice!
After I start mine, I switch it onto ESC Throttle and it really quiets down.
@@bigjack6015 yeah I bet. I should've shown that👍
BigJack 601 how long u had it ?
New subscriber! Tks for the vid i was just looking at this generator... great generator i think but i may go solar🤔
well done Y’all, eyeing investing in one for our trips out to the Texas Coast , how’s the Predator running you one year out now, still a champ ? Thanks 🍀🏝🍀
Thank you for this review, very helpful! Is it still working ok today??
No it's not bc a guy backed over it with his truck😳🙄
I'm interested in using this along with the Titanium Flux 125, if my math was right this one should hold the power draw.
It is on a plastic table which will reverb the sound making it louder. Test it on the ground or solid service.
I've got one with over 4,100 almost constant run hours on it. It has been worth the money for me.
Wow that’s awesome what are you using it for? We just got one and have no idea how much and what could be run with it
@@judithrios2814 I loaned it to a friend that's living in a 5th wheel RV trailer while he was remodeling his house. So it was running 24/7 for a few months. I'd put up a picture of the hour meter if you could pictures on here.
I have a 3,000W generator. Last week my power went out and I It ran my fridge, freezer, TV, dish network, Cable Modem, wifi, espresso machine and some lights. I also disconnected the espresso machine and hooked it to the toaster oven too cook. 3,000W is great for a few days if you don't need to run a septic pump or heaters.
Thanks for watching 👍
Very nice 👌
Thanks for the comment 👍 and thanks for watching 👍
My grandmothers pacemaker has been acting up and i'm looking into a good standby. This looks pretty good, Thanks.
Great review! The WEN 3800 is the winner though!
Thanks for watching
How often is that oil need to changed on that ? If your adding every 8 to 10 hrs if I heard that right.
Thx for the review to !
I have one of these and it's great. Mine has a gas Gage right on top of it?
Thanks for watching 👍
Can it be running while driving long distance in truck ?
@@Lexusgx550 if it’s outside for exhaust why not.
I bought one of these about a month ago. Cost less than $700 and came with an RV adapter
That's awesome. I guess the $950 price tag was the Amazon price. Several have commented about the $700 price. And that's good you got an adapter with it👍 thanks for the comment!
I have one, on top of the generator there is a window. It sorta shows your gas level with the red plastic thru the window. Also I think the starting battery was low on that one that's why it didn't start.. I really like mine too..
Thanks for watching 👍
Safe to run a projector and a dvd player?
Thanks for making this video very HELPFUL 👍🏼👍🏼
You're quite welcome. I appreciate your comment. Have a good day 👍
Good video! Thanks!! (Beautiful lady in the background!)
Thanks for watching!
Wasn't the output indicator the fuel gauge or tells you many hours left?
I've owned one for the past year. Great generator. Change the oil and spark plug regularly.
Thanks for watching 👍
How often do you suggest? Yearly?
Have you used it much? How's it held up?
Thanks
You sure its synthetic or SAE 10 30w
I have one I have 100 hrs on it. and no complants....well worth the money 💰
That's cool. Thanks for sharing . I appreciate it 👍
could you use this to back feed into the home as well?
I don't think it's big enough for that
Mine doesn't have those plastic caps on the fuses and starter switch. Got today on Cyber Monday
I was looking for a quiet generator for outside band practice. Any ideas or rentals?
Is it possible to pull start the 3500 without battery?
Only two minor problems with this. 1 it's 100 lbs dry about 115 wet. 2 it comes with an rv adapter so you don't need to buy one. Also the new ones have a float type fuel gage on top.
Thanks for correcting Hank. He must be really strong saying it only weighs 50 lbs.
I just bought one. One the operating instructions it says to mix fuel with stabilizer. Do I need to do that every time? Or only if I'm using it infrequently or storing it?
I would say if storing it.
Cool thanks
I would just always mix stabilizer. I always forget and 6 months later I’m pulling apart a carb.
I live in Miami and looking for a decent generator that can power a standard fridge/freezer and portable A/C unit simultaneously. Would this be ideal?
I would think so,but I'd be inclined to go a size bigger. 👍
Hell yeah
I think you'll be fine on the 3 appliances. What did you end up doing?
Sounds like the solenoid is not engaging the drive gear on the starter motor.
Agreed
The harbor freight ad says it runs at 56db... 30db extra doesn't sound like a lot but 70 percent higher noise volume is quite substantial when you are looking for a super quiet generator.
Right on👍
56 dB at 25 feet ! Not sat on top of it lol.
I have the smaller version. Great for running my tools away from electric service.
Yeah I bet👍 thanks!
Do you think you can run 100 amp welder on that
@@zee-tee-emstaynpaid1604 I doubt it would handle it.