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The Owner's Insights on the Gentech EP8000HCRA 8kVA Honda Powered Generator with AVR
The AVR is what you're paying for here. Automatic voltage regulation holds your output steady as loads come on and off, instead of the dip and overshoot you get from a bare alternator every time a motor starts.
Underneath it's a Honda GX390, which is about the most common commercial small engine in the country. Parts are everywhere and every small engine mechanic knows it, which is most of what a genuine Honda buys you.
One thing to plan around, and it's the big one: the tank is 6.1 litres and that's only 2.36 hours at 80% load. This is a machine for a service call or a few hours of work, not for setting up and walking away. Carry a jerry can.
Why You'll Love the Gentech EP8000HCRA 8kVA Honda Powered Generator with AVR
- 8kVA with AVR. Steady voltage while your loads jump around.
- Genuine Honda GX390. The engine every small engine mechanic knows.
- Recoil or electric start. Pick the version that suits how you work.
- 74 dBA at 7 metres. Quieter than most open frames this size.
- 2 x 15A outlets. Standard Australian sockets, nothing to work around.
- Only 85kg. Two people can lift it into a ute.
- 810 x 545 x 545mm. A compact footprint for 8kVA.
- 2-year manufacturer warranty. Backed by Gentech, and we're your local contact.
Why You Should Consider a Gentech Petrol Generator
Gentech build petrol and diesel generators for the Australian trade and rural market, and the EP8000HCRA is their compact 8kVA AVR machine on a genuine Honda GX390. See the rest of the Gentech range.
Gentech EP8000HCRA 8kVA Honda Powered Generator with AVR Specifications
| Models | EP8000HCRA (recoil) / EP8000HCREA (recoil and electric) |
| Power rating | 8kVA |
| Engine | Honda GX390 |
| Voltage regulation | AVR (automatic voltage regulator) |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Starting system | Recoil, or recoil and electric |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6.1L |
| Fuel consumption at 80% load | 2.58L/hr |
| Operating time at 80% load | 2.36 hours |
| Outlets | 2 x 15A |
| Noise level at 7m | 74 dBA |
| Dimensions | 810 x 545 x 545mm |
| Weight | 85kg |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Be realistic about the 6.1 litre tank
This is the spec that decides whether the machine suits you, so here it is plainly. At 80% load it burns 2.58 litres an hour, and the tank holds 6.1 litres. That's 2.36 hours. Run it lighter and you'll get longer, but you're never getting a working day out of one fill. What you're buying is a compact 85kg 8kVA machine, and the small tank is the price of that. Carry a 20 litre jerry can and it's a non-issue. Expect all-day unattended running and it will drive you mad.
What the AVR does, and what it doesn't
AVR holds your voltage where it should be as the load changes. Without it, every time a compressor or a big motor starts, the voltage dips then overshoots. Your grinder and your lights won't notice. Chargers, control gear and anything with a circuit board notice more over the years. What AVR isn't is the pure sine wave you get from an inverter generator, so the waveform is still a conventional alternator's. For tools, site gear and farm backup that's exactly right. For genuinely sensitive electronics an inverter is still the better tool.
Recoil or electric start: which version?
Both versions on this page are the same machine and the same 8kVA. The EP8000HCRA is recoil start: a pull cord, simple, nothing to go flat. The EP8000HCREA adds electric start, which is the one you want on a cold morning or if you'll be starting it several times a day. Pick the version above before you add it to the cart. If you'd rather it started itself, the remote start EP8000HSRE-R/S V2 does that instead.
Do you actually need the AVR?
It's worth asking, because the standard EP8000HSR gives you the same 8kVA for a good deal less. The honest test is what you plug in. If it's lights, hand tools and a compressor, the standard machine is fine and you keep the difference. If you're charging batteries, running control gear or anything with electronics in it, and the load swings all day, the AVR earns its money over the life of the equipment.
What 8kVA actually covers
Eight kVA runs a house on backup: fridge, lights, pumps, hot water and a few tools. On a site it covers you and another trade comfortably. Where it runs out is a welder alongside everything else. Add up what runs at the same time, use running watts rather than startup watts, and leave a margin. Also worth knowing: two 15A outlets is 30 amps, so drawing the full 8kVA means it wired in by a sparky rather than run through leads.
What's Included
- Gentech EP8000HCRA or EP8000HCREA generator, in your chosen start version
- Honda GX390 engine
- AVR controlled alternator
- 2 x 15A outlets
- User manual
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
What's Not Included
- Petrol
- Extension leads
- A jerry can, which you'll want with a 6.1 litre tank
- A changeover switch and the electrician to fit it
The 6.1 litre tank gives you about 2.36 hours at 80% load, so a jerry can is part of the kit rather than an optional extra. Choose the recoil or the electric start version above. If you're wiring it into a shed or a building, get a licensed electrician to fit a changeover switch: never backfeed through a wall socket.
Not Sure Which Petrol Generator Suits You?
The EP8000HCRA suits you if you want compact 8kVA power on a genuine Honda, with the voltage held steady, for a few hours at a time. It's the wrong pick if you need long unattended runs, where a 25 litre tank like the EP8000HSRE-R/S V2 gets you 9.7 hours, or if your loads are steady and simple, where the standard EP8000HSR saves you real money. It carries a 2-year warranty. Try the Generator Finder, or call the store on 03 7056 6732.
Gentech EP8000HCRA Spec Sheet
Download the Gentech EP8000HCRA 8kVA Honda Powered Generator with AVR spec sheet for full technical details.
