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  • Champion Power Equipment 201223
  • WEN DF480iX
  • Model 201223
    Model 201223

    Champion Power Equipment 4,000W Tri-Fuel Generator

    4000W
    Running
    68 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model DF480iX
    Model DF480iX

    WEN 4,000W Dual-Fuel Generator

    4000W
    Running
    62 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationChampion Power Equipment 201223WEN DF480iX
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Tri-Fuel
Dual-Fuel
InverterNoYes
Parallel capableNoYes
RV readyYesYes
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 4000 W
Winner: Winner: 4000 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 5000 W
4800 W
Noise (lower limit)
68 dB
Winner: Winner: 62 dB
Weight
128 lbs
Winner: Winner: 78.5 lbs
Run time @50% load
Winner: Winner: 14 h
7 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
5 gal
1.9 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
24.6 x 25 x 22.2 in
23.8 x 12.6 x 22.1
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120
120
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
12
GFCI outletsNoNo
Covered outletsYesYes
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesNo
THD
<5% %
under 1.2% %
Engine
Engine
224 cc OHV 4-stroke
224 cc OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Not available—
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
3 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
4000 W
Starting watts
5000 W
4800 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—
7 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Natural gasNot 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—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
3600 W
Starting watts
4500 W
4320 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—
12 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
true
Compliance
EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023
EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
Not available—
true
UPC
817198026312
44459094807
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
Not available—
4000
Running Watts (Propane)
Not available—
3600
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
3240
Not available—
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
5000
4800
Starting Watts (Propane)
4500
4320
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
7
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
Not available—
12
AC Outlet Types
1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R)
2x 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
224
Engine Oil Type
10W-30
Not available—
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
7
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
Not available—
12
Controls & display
Display Type
Data centerVFT
Not available—
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Not available—
Low oil, overload and low fuel protection
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Starting Components
Not available—
Recoil, Electric
Included Accessories
Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit
Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, and battery
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 WEN DF480iX is a 4000-watt dual-fuel inverter generator built for RV owners and users of sensitive electronics. Its 4800-watt starting capacity handles surge loads while the inverter topology keeps total harmonic distortion under 1.2%, protecting laptops and chargers from power spikes.
  • Most Powerful
    Champion Power Equipment 201223
    4000W running
  • Quietest
    WEN DF480iX
    62 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    Champion Power Equipment 201223
    14h at 50% load
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