Looking for a used generator. Looking for about 4000 watts. Needs to be electric start.
I have seen some older Onan generators on CL here in Portland from $300-$600 range
like:
pro 4000E
4.0 BFA
emerald
emerald plus
emerald iii
What are the best out of these models? Any ones to stay away from? Maybe another brand?
The BFA model would be my pick IF it was in working order, Many generator take outs are dead, so would have to see it run and make AC.
Cheers
Why the BFA model over the others?
It is fairly simple, no solid state stuff, can retrofit solid state ignition and they run.
Dave M
BFA is an old gen design with exciter cranking (no starter motor-the alternator is motorized to crank). I had an Emerald III on my truck-it was a 6.5 commercial with PTO shaft out the back that I powered my sleeper A/C with. I always had a load on it-mainly the block heater. Except for having to adjust the carb when in altitude, was a good genset. I had over 12,000hrs on it when it crapped out. I bought an identical unit to replace it. Good Luck, TomC