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- Champion Power Equipment 201160
- Cummins Onan P2500i
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201160 | Cummins Onan P2500i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 12000 W | 2200 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | 2500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 78 dB | Winner: Winner: 52 dB |
| Weight | 328.7 lbs | Winner: Winner: 48 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 9 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10 h |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 33 x 33.7 x 33.1 in | 19.8 x 10.5 x 18.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 20 % | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 717 cc V-Twin | 98 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke engine |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 2200 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 2500 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | Not available | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 817198025766 | 690781007918 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 2200 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 2500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | V-Twin | Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 717 | 98 |
| Engine Oil Type | 5W-30 | SAE 10W30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, and tool kit |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion Power Equipment 201160 is a 12,000-watt portable generator featuring a 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin Engine with electric start, designed for home backup during outages or powering large equipment. | The Cummins Onan P2500i is a 2200-watt inverter generator built for users who need portable power without sacrificing runtime or noise control. At 48 pounds and measuring 19.8 by 10.5 by 18.3 inches, this unit bridges the gap between true portability and practical capacity. It can run a microwave, small refrigerator, or circular saw continuously, making it suitable for camping trips, job sites, tailgating, and emergency backup. The 1-gallon fuel tank delivers 10 hours at 25 percent load and 8 hours at 50 percent load, meaning most users refuel once per day rather than multiple times.
The inverter topology produces clean power with less than 3 percent THD, which protects laptops, phone chargers, and sensitive electronics from voltage spikes. Cummins backs this unit with a 3-year warranty, longer than the 2.4-year average for comparable inverter generators. The 52 dBA noise level sits between a normal conversation and light traffic, allowing operation in noise-restricted campgrounds and residential neighborhoods without drawing complaints. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 20116012000W running
- QuietestCummins Onan P2500i52 dB
- Longest RuntimeChampion Power Equipment 2011609h at 50% load
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