DuroStar DS4000S 4000-Watt 208cc Air Cooled OHV Gas Engine Portable RV Generator

After just trying to weld the E6010 stick rod, it appears this welded will weld it just fine. FYI, E6010 rod is the most difficult rod for most welding machines to run. Most inverter welders will not work with E6010 and many other welders do not like to run the E6010. This welder seems to be just fine. I'm impressed, now have to see how long this welder will hold up.

Bought this generator to power my new workshop. It has performed as advertised, and been a dream to operate. Starts on first pull 99% of the time; runs beyond specs on a tank of gas. I have used it every day for the last few weeks. (The folks who make this generator also listen to their customer's feedback. There were several comments made about the need for a long-necked, clear tubed oil funnel to fill oil properly. My unit came with a simple funnel with a clear tube attached that works perfectly!)

I am a contractor and own a small farm. Over several decades I have owned and used several generators of this size range. This generator started the very first pull, and has started the first pull every time subsequently. For a 4000W it is very quiet. You would have to pay almost 10 times this price to get a Honda to get it quieter...not worth the price. I changed the oil after 5 hours, 10 hours, and 20 hours. Very important in these small motors to help insure a long life. After that 20 hours is fine for oil change intervals. The generator has run very smoothly when using and starting up numerous saws, tools, etc. I only have 20 hours on it so far, so I cannot say what it will be like after a year or so, but so far, I am very happy with the generator and the Wheel Kit that I got for it.

Ordering and delivery a snap. My only complaints - minor - - the assembly directions for adding the wheels could be clearer and it was a little tough removing some of the packing brackets. But started right up with two pulls and a breeze to run. I'm ready now should we have a power loss here in Fl

We were without power for 7 days thanks to Hurricane Sandy. This machine ran for six days straight without issue. I was able to run a fridge, 46" plasma tv with cable box, and I hard-wired my oil burner. I changed the oil the day after the power was restored (it was pretty black). I am thinking of upgrading to a 220 so I can power my water heater.