Its durability is too good. it is less weight generator. iam using these generator for my own shop. if the power is gone, iam using these generator and it has also good rate of price. and the sound is not high no smoke pollutuion. it can be used like a friendly. it is also useful for the re sale also. no need repairs for that generator if the repair is concerned it can be easily solved. it is used like a friendly one dats it.