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- Champion Power Equipment 201223
- Pulsar PGD40iSCO
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201223 | Pulsar PGD40iSCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4000 W | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | 4000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 68 dB | Winner: Winner: 59 dB |
| Weight | 128 lbs | Winner: Winner: 46 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 14 h | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 24.6 x 25 x 22.2 in | 18.9 x 11.4 x 17.3 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <5% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 224 cc OHV 4-stroke | 145 cc Ducar OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Not available | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 3200 W |
| Starting watts | 5000 W | 4000 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 | 4.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Natural gas | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 3240 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | Not available | 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 | Not available | Not available |
| Starting watts | 4500 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 |
| 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 | Not available | Floating |
| UPC | 817198026312 | 814726027674 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | Not available | 3200 |
| Running Watts (Natural Gas) | 3240 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | 4000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 4500 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 4.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 224 | 145 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 4.5 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Data centerVFT | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Not available | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion Power Equipment 201223 is a 4000-watt tri-fuel portable generator with electric start and CO Shield® technology, capable of operating on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. | The Pulsar PGD40iSCO is a 4,000-watt inverter generator featuring a 145cc OHV air-cooled engine, providing 3,200 running watts and 4,000 peak watts. It operates quietly at 59 dB and offers up to 4.5 hours of runtime at half load. Equipped with CO Sentry for carbon monoxide detection, it ensures safety during operation. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 2012234000W running
- QuietestPulsar PGD40iSCO59 dB
- Longest RuntimeChampion Power Equipment 20122314h at 50% load
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