Do yourself a favour and buy a Honda. They are simply the best built gennys on the market. They may cost a little more, but seriously, how often are you going to buy a generator?

A good friend of mine is a small engine mechanic with over 30 years experience and is an authorized Honda and BriggsStratton dealer. He reports that hands down, the Honda stuff is more reliable and better built.

Yes, needless to say, I own a Honda genny. A 5000W. And a Honda lawnmower, trimmer, snowblower, powerwasher, cars.
http://www.hondapowerequipment.com/gen.asp