I know a lot of people have knocked them, but I have the Harbor Freight 4000/3200 W Generator. Got it on sale for $279 and then had to by the wheel kit for another approximately $25.00. I have had it now for 3 years and use it quite a bit at a little rural structure I built. It has always cranked on the 1st or 2nd pull and I have not noticed any significant increase in fuel usage over others that I have had. One drawback is that it is pretty loud. If I am w/o electricity however that will be a minor concern.