{"id":27112,"date":"2020-02-05T11:58:16","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T09:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=27112"},"modified":"2020-02-07T13:41:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T11:41:15","slug":"top-3-best-generators-for-every-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/top-3-best-generators-for-every-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3: Best Generators for Every Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa faces its own unique challenges when it comes to power usage, making buying a generator a common and often necessary decision. But, if you\u2019re not sure which generator to buy for your needs we&#8217;ve narrowed down the search with this guide to the 3 best generators for every budget. Need more help? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/buying-a-generator-in-sa-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">comprehensive buyer&#8217;s guide to generators<\/a> where we\u00a0break down everything you need to know in order to make an educated decision.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Once you&#8217;ve decided on the type of generator you need and your budget, here are 3 generators to suit every need and budget:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Best 220-240V generator: Ryobi 5500W Petrol Key Start Generator<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-27147 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/RG-950-Front-300dpi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"406\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/RG-950-Front-300dpi.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/RG-950-Front-300dpi-150x150.jpg 150w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/RG-950-Front-300dpi-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/>\u00a0Emergency back-up power and lighting come in handy when the electricity to your home suddenly goes out and this powerful\u00a05500W Ryobi generator is just the thing to keep the lights on.\u00a0Fitted with the overload protection switch and\u00a0automated voltage regulator to protect appliances from voltage fluctuations this handy petrol generator is a great choice for home use. It also has handrails and\u00a0wheels for\u00a0easy transportation in the home. With a\u00a0minimum run time of 10 hours and 21-litre\u00a0fuel tank, this generator offers more than enough backup for Eskom&#8217;s planned and unplanned outages.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best price on the Ryobi 5500W Petrol Key Start Generator online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Ryobi%205500W%20Petrol%20Key%20Start%20Generator&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget&amp;utm_content=Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Best for power on a budget:\u00a0RYOBI RG-950, 950W\u00a0Pull-Start Generator<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re on a budget then this little generator is ideal. With a 2-Stroke air-cooled engine using a combination of unleaded fuel and oil mixture, this powerful little generator is ideal for households that need to run one or two appliances or a few lights when load-shedding strikes. Fitted with an\u00a0overload protection switch, the generator is safe for home use and will give you approximately\u00a06 hours of run time on a full tank.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best price on the RYOBI RG-950, 950W\u00a0Pull-Start Generator online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=RYOBI%20RG-950&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget&amp;utm_content=Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Best mid-sized wonder: Tradepower 2000W Petrol Recoil Start Generator<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-27149 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tradepower-Petrol-Generator-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"455\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tradepower-Petrol-Generator-2.jpg 600w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Tradepower-Petrol-Generator-2-300x250.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 455px) 100vw, 455px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a little more power? This affordable wonder from Tradepower is a sure winner. With a\u00a015 litre, 4-stroke engine offering 13-hours of power on a full tank, this generator is sure to keep your lights on in a bind. Ideal for domestic use, this 220V generator is fitted\u00a0with an automatic regulator for safety.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Find the best price on the Tradepower 2000W Petrol Generator online with PriceCheck now:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=Tradepower%20Petrol%20Generator%202.0KW&amp;utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget&amp;utm_content=Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21641 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Still looking for the perfect generator? Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/campaigns\/view-campaign\/253\/generators?utm_source=blog.pricecheck.co.za&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=blog_Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget&amp;utm_content=Top_3_Best_Generators_for_Every_Budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PriceCheck\u2019s listings and deals on load-shedding solutions!<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The best generators for your budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":27116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2862,57],"tags":[5946,5947,1442,5950,5951,4260,1374,4266,5948,5949,1458,2976,4758],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/generator_home.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27112"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27112"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27112\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27150,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27112\/revisions\/27150"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27112"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27112"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27112"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}