i too have a 6kva loncin , it is half the price of the honda and i too have had it for around 3 years and it has never let me down , though if i was buying one again i would pay a few extra quid for an auto start.
And in answer to your question they are all big old buggers, the Honda may be a little bit lighter for twice the price but it will still be a 2 man lifter.