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- Champion Power Equipment 201282
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201282 | Predator 73255 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 4000 W | Winner: Winner: 4000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 5000 W | Winner: Winner: 5000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 68 dB | 71.3 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 106 lbs | 110 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 14 h | Winner: Winner: 15.2 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | Not available |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 23.2 x 18.3 x 20.2 | 23.3 x 18.6 x 19.23 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | 20 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 224 cc OHV 4-stroke | Not available |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Not available |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | Not available |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 4000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 5000 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 | 14 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | Not available |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | Not available |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | Floating | Not available |
| UPC | 817198026718 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 4000 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 5000 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (TT-30R) 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | Not available |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Not available |
| Engine Displacement | 224 | 224 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 14 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Data centerVFT | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil, overload and Volt Guard surge protection, CO monitoring | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil and funnel | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion Power Equipment 201282 is a 4000-watt portable generator designed for various applications, including RV use. It features a 224 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, providing 5000 starting watts and 4000 running watts. The generator includes multiple outlets, such as a 120V 30A (TT-30R) outlet suitable for RVs. It has a steel fuel tank with a capacity of 4.7 gallons, offering up to 14 hours of runtime at 50% load. The unit is equipped with safety features like low oil shut-off and Volt Guard™ surge protection. | The PREDATOR® 5000 Watt Gas-Powered Portable Generator is built with reliability and safety in mind. Powered by a dependable 224cc PREDATOR® gas engine, this compact generator is lightweight and provides power wherever it's needed. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 2012824000W running
- QuietestChampion Power Equipment 20128268 dB
- Longest RuntimePredator 7325515.2h at 50% load
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