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  • Champion Power Equipment 201274
  • WEN GN400iX
  • Model 201274
    Model 201274

    Champion Power Equipment 3,500W Gas Generator

    3500W
    Running
    64 dB
    Noise
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  • Model GN400iX
    Model GN400iX

    WEN 3,500W Gas Generator

    3500W
    Running
    67 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 201274WEN GN400iX
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
InverterYesYes
Parallel capableYesYes
RV readyYesYes
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 3500 W
Winner: Winner: 3500 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 4250 W
4000 W
Noise (lower limit)
Winner: Winner: 64 dB
67 dB
Weight
83.8 lbs
Winner: Winner: 70 lbs
Run time @50% load
Not available—
Winner: Winner: 7 h
Run time @25% load
22 h
Not available—
Fuel tank
4 gal
1.85 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
28.6 x 23.4 x 21.6
19.8 x 13.8 x 18.9
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120
120
Voltage (DC)
12
5
GFCI outletsNoNo
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
<3% %
1.2 %
Engine
Engine
224 cc OHV 4-stroke
212 cc OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil
Recoil
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
2 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
3500 W
3500 W
Starting watts
4250 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—
7 h
Run time @25% load
22 h
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
true
true
Compliance
EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023
EPA
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
Floating
Floating
UPC
817198026633
44459014003
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
3500
3500
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
4250
4000
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
7
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
22
Not available—
AC Outlet Types
1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 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
212
Engine Oil Type
10W-30
Not available—
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline)
22
Not available—
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
Not available—
7
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Not available—
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Included Accessories
Oil, funnel, and wheel kit
Not available—
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
3
Not available—
Additional specs
Summary
The Champion Power Equipment 201274 is a 4250-watt open frame inverter generator featuring CO Shield® technology, designed to be 50% quieter and 20% lighter than traditional 3500-watt generators.
The WEN GN400iX is a 4000-watt open frame inverter generator designed to provide clean and quiet portable power, suitable for operating sensitive electronics and RVs.
  • Most Powerful
    Champion Power Equipment 201274
    3500W running
  • Quietest
    Champion Power Equipment 201274
    64 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    WEN GN400iX
    7h at 50% load
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