Honda’s New Portable Power Lineup Generates Excitement

Honda Power Equipment is raising the standard for portable generators, adding value and enhanced performance to three of its popular portable generator lines.  The company invested three years of technology innovation into its research and development to reengineer three product lines, the Economy Series, the Deluxe Series and the Industrial Series. The new models will be available in January 2011.

The Economy Series, including the existing EP2500CX, the new EG4000 (replacing the EG3500), the redesigned EG5000 and the all-new EG6500 model, offers a reliable source of no-frills power for home backup. 

The Deluxe Series for recreation, home, and farm applications is designed to offer features ideal for convenient, reliable backup power during outages and brownouts.  The lineup includes the existing EM5000isAB model, along with three newly designed models – the EM4000, EM5000, and EM6500 – all packed with premium features and best-in-class benefits.

The Honda Industrial Series is a product family that has earned a reputation for rugged reliability in the construction and rental industries.  The models include the existing EB3000c, the new EB4000 (replacing the existing EB3500), a redesigned EB5000 and EB6500.  Honda’s research indicated that users of these generators wanted increased value, easier maintenance, better wheels and lighter, quieter models.

While each series of generators maintains its own product differentiation and includes advancements based on the company’s analysis of its user segments and product applications, the entire product platform shares a number of common elements.  These new advancements, including a Honda-developed and produced alternator for increased quality control, place Honda products at the forefront of generator technology.  The products also meet EPA Phase III timing and guidelines, which address clean air standards for emissions from engines used in non-road applications. And, with these technology upgrades, Honda is producing 50-state compliant generator models.