Used generator

JimS · Mar 7, 2017

What do we think of a used Makita Generator G2400R for under $300? Lightly used by some older neighbors who only used it a time or two. Would it power my Lincoln Mig welder?

D beatty · Mar 7, 2017

Lincoln says min of 7,000 watt generator to run their Mig welder. Does the G2400R stand for 2400 watts for the Makita generator?

Bob M · Mar 7, 2017

Price may a bit high unless it is truly "like new".

At only 2,400 watts max and 2,000 continuous, it will be way to small to power your welder.

kcm.MN · Mar 7, 2017

Yep, just looked up specs for that model and it said 2.1Kw with a max load of 2.4Kw. Definitely a smaller unit.

They're asking a decent price, however. Not too high; not too low. Can get cheap 'Made in China' gensets online nowdays - 4Kw for about $200. The Makita should be a little better quality than the no-name.

BarnyardEngineering · Mar 7, 2017

Depends on which "Lincoln Mig welder" you are talking about.

A small 110V unit on low amperage, sure.

It does not have 220V so it will not run any 220V welders.

marloweg · Mar 7, 2017

you can buy a new 8750 watt for 500 with electric start but it's your money

buickanddeere · Mar 7, 2017

Just prior to YTK small generators sold for $1000 per Kw. Now generators sell new for less than $100 per Kw.
2400W peak and 2000W continuous is rather small, it will carry a camper without air conditioning if the toaster, microwave or coffee maker are used only by themselves.

coshoo · Mar 8, 2017

Actually, a 2000 watt Honda will run the air conditioner on our slide-in pickup camper.

buickanddeere · Mar 8, 2017

What I was stating is when the AC is operating, plugging in the toaster or microwave will bog the generator.

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