Hyundai Diesel Silenced Generator 5000W

I purchased this generator to help get me on track with my goal of off grid living, so far it has been very reliable and easy to use. Produces more than enough energy for my power tools and will eventually be connected to an off grid solar system. Well built solid unit, Very happy with this product.

Very Happy at the moment, but since purchase I have heard from others who have bought one, had trouble 300-500 hours. But very happy at moment.

Highly recommended 100% satisfaction

Very good value for money. Very happy with purchase.

The unit I bought has now done 150 hours. No complaints whatsoever about the performance. Starts instantly, and when the load is applied handles 3 fridges & 2 freezers start load without any apparent problems. When final installation is complete will be used together with solar panels to keep a large bank of batteries charged which will run an inverter. Stuff I wish was better. The manual is pretty useless. "If you can't get power because the switch is turned off, turn it on" Or something like that. No Electrical diagram of any sort. Some of us can read these things... The enclosure is terribly restrictive. Gave up trying to fit the insulating covers to the battery terminals. An oil suction pump should be provided or at least offered as an extra. If you live remotely, can't just pop down to the local Supercheap. Seems like a hell of a good core unit. It's a pity about the add-ons.

This generator is exactly what we needed. It is now an autostart backup for our off grid setup. Draw back: No 2-wire start capability (I made my own) Noisy considering it's called 'silent'

Excellent generator with an 186fa engine which is easy to work on and very easy and cheap to get parts for online if needed. One thing that was holding me back a little was the photo on tradetested of the outlets, fearing I had to modify it to draw over 10 amps. Fortunately it actually came with 2x15a outlets and 1x pdl style 32a outlet, photo attached. It is also good to see the genset came with an hour/volt/frequency meter not mentioned in the description. The tank had a little bit of diesel in it meaning there was no need to bleed the fuel lines, good stuff. On the downside, the manual is in my opinion subpar and it might as well came without one. Some basic things like the decompression valves are not even mentioned and also no mention about some standard maintenance like what the valve clearance is, you are much better off to download a service manual online. The other thing already mentioned is the noise, the generator may be silenced by some insulation but it is far from silent, then again this is to be expected from an air cooled, non-inverter diesel generator. If you plan to run this thing, for example, right next to a coffee car, better look elsewhere unless you would like to raise your voice to your customers. All in all, I am very happy with the genset and would recommend or buy again in a heartbeat!

Excellent Plant. It is a back up for a solar power system and I have it running at around 75% output... 3500 watts. About the only issue I have found is the oil change system would have been very messy as it is set up. I purchased a small electric oil change pump for around which solved the problem.

Nice Tidy Plant. Runs well. Very "clean" power. We use it as a back up for an off grid PV system and will be fitted with an ATS But engine oil drain awkward. Needs a small suction pump to drain the pump for oil changes.

I use the generator on a remote island to the south of Stewart Island so need a machine that is very reliable and also reasonably quiet and this machine is both.