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- Champion Power Equipment 201160
- Powermate PM3800
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201160 | Powermate PM3800 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 12000 W | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | 3800 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 78 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 328.7 lbs | Winner: Winner: 96 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 9 h | Winner: Winner: 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 21 h |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal | 5 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 33 x 33.7 x 33.1 in | 23.8 x 18.1 x 19.1 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | 20 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 717 cc V-Twin | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| 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 | 3000 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 3800 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 | 14 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 21 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | Floating |
| UPC | 817198025766 | 696471080339 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 3000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 3800 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 21 |
| 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) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | V-Twin | 212 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 717 | 212 |
| Engine Oil Type | 5W-30 | 10W-30 / SAE 30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 21 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 14 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Oil |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Oil |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Part Number | Not available | P0081100 |
| 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 Powermate PM3800 is a durable and compact portable generator, ideal for home use and DIY projects. It features a Generac 212cc OHV engine, delivering 3800 starting watts and 3000 running watts. The generator offers a 21-hour runtime at 25% load, facilitated by a 5-gallon fuel tank. Its POWERDIAL™ simplifies the startup process with an integrated off/run/choke knob. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 20116012000W running
- QuietestChampion Power Equipment 20116078 dB
- Longest RuntimePowermate PM380014h at 50% load
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