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- Champion Power Equipment 201169
- Generac #8150 GP5500E
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201169 | Generac #8150 GP5500E |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 6500 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 8125 W | 6875 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | 195.1 lbs | Winner: Winner: 163 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 12 h | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 13.4 h |
| Fuel tank | 8.5 gal | 5.4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28.7 x 27.5 x 26.1 | 30 x 27 x 25 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 389 cc OHV 4-stroke | Generac OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6500 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | 8125 W | 6875 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 | 12 h | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Natural gas | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5500 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 6875 W | Not available |
| 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 | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 6000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 7500 W | Not available |
| 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 | 6.5 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 817198025865 | 696471104639 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 6500 | 5500 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 6000 | Not available |
| Running Watts (Natural Gas) | 5500 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 8125 | 6875 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 7500 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Natural Gas) | 6875 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 12 | 10.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 6.5 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 389 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 298 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 5W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 12 | 10.5 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 6.5 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Data center VFT | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Yes |
| Starting Components | Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Recoil, Electric |
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, Funnel, Tool Kit, Battery, and Wheel Kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 2 |
| Part Number | Not available | 8150 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion Power Equipment 201169 is a 6500-watt tri-fuel portable generator with electric start and CO Shield® technology, suitable for home backup and outdoor activities. | The Generac GP5500E is a 5,500 watt gasoline generator built to power whole house essentials during outages or on job sites. Its 6,875 starting watts handle motor driven appliances like well pumps and air conditioners that demand heavy inrush current. For homeowners and contractors who want reliable backup without crossing into stationary generator territory, the GP5500E delivers meaningful output with the refueling simplicity of gasoline. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 2011696500W running
- QuietestChampion Power Equipment 20116974 dB
- Longest RuntimeChampion Power Equipment 20116912h at 50% load
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