I have used this generator for five years. It handles loads as per its guidelines. It starts easily and dependably. I have used this to run large floor sanders and to backup a residential solar system. The only reason I give this four versus five stars is because the fuel solenoid is electric, requiring 12 volts. Accordingly, the pull start will not bail you out should your battery give out. If you don't have 12 volts going into the solenoid, then the generator will not run on gasoline (it still will run on propane). The unit should be designed to run without the battery and using the pull start.