Predator warranty for generators & engines
The short version
Predator covers generators & engines in full for 3 months, with no partial coverage after that. That full coverage is shorter than most of the 12 brands we compared, which typically cover 1 year in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Predator's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: 3 monthsNo partial coverage
- Full coverageWhole product3 months
Varies by model line
Predator words its warranty differently for some lines. This page shows the least generous one.
- EnginesFull: 3 months. No partial coverage
- Portable and inverter generatorsFull: 3 months. Partial to 2 years
The fine print, decoded
What it leaves out
- Accidental breaks and misuse
Good to know before you buy
- Covers the original buyer only. Keep your receipt with the manual as proof of the purchase date.
- Return the generator to Harbor Freight with a note explaining the problem; you pay shipping if you mail it.
- Harbor Freight may repair it, replace it, or refund the price.
- Keep your receipt: you need proof of the purchase date.
- Some product lines have longer warranties; check the owner's manual.
How other brands compare for generators & engines
- 1. Champion Power Equipment43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 2. Honda43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 3. Honda Power Equipment43/100 · Full: 3 years
- 4. Powerhorse32/100 · Full: 2 years
- 5. Firman26/100 · Full: 1 year
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for generators & engines.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Sam's ClubMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- BJ's Wholesale ClubMost items365 days
- Camping WorldMost items90 days
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 17 stores
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Theisen's Home Farm AutoUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- The Home DepotGas generators and gas pressure washers7 days
- Lowe'sGas portable generators, pressure washers, chainsaws and pole saws48 hours from delivery
- Northern Tool + EquipmentGenerators, engines and gas or diesel equipment once fueled or oiledNo returns
- Family Farm & HomeGreat Lakes storesGas-powered equipment such as mowers, trimmers and generatorsNo returns
- Rural KingMidwest storesGas and diesel powered equipment (mowers, chainsaws, generators, pressure washers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs)No returns
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for generators & engines where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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