NorthStar Quiet Armor Portable Generator with Honda GX270 Engine, 5500 Surge Watts
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$999.99at Northern ToolChecked Nov 9
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The NorthStar Quiet Armor is a 4,500-watt rated, 5,500-watt surge portable generator built around a Honda GX270 270cc air-cooled engine. Its steel enclosure is designed to muffle noise, and the 8-gallon tank gives about 15 hours of run time at half load. It suits homeowners who want a dependable gas generator for outages and job sites, but at 227 lb and with recoil-only starting, it is not a grab-and-go unit. Rivals in this class often add electric start and inverter output; the NorthStar trades those for a proven Honda engine and a quieter steel shell.
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Lowest price we've seen: $999.99 on Nov 9 at Northern Tool. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 9.
Owners of NorthStar generators with the Honda GX270 generally report reliable starting and steady power, and the Quiet Armor enclosure is noted as quieter than typical open-frame units. Complaints center on weight, recoil starting and the lack of electric start at this size.