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- Champion Power Equipment 201285
- Pulsar PG1202S
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201285 | Pulsar PG1202S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 1200 W | 850 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 1500 W | 1200 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 65 dB | Winner: Winner: 65 dB |
| Weight | 58 lbs | Winner: Winner: 37.5 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10 h | 8.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 1.46 gal | 1.1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 18.1 x 14.1 x 16.9 | 14.6 x 12.4 x 12.4 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | No | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 79 cc OHV 4-stroke | 72 cc Ducar 2-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 1200 W | 850 W |
| Starting watts | 1500 W | 1200 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 | 10 h | 8.5 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 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | Floating | Floating |
| UPC | 817198026749 | 814726026530 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 1200 | 850 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 1500 | 1200 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 8.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | Ducar 2-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 79 | 72 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 2-Cycle |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 8.5 |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Data centerVFT | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil and funnel | Tool kit and battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 1 |
| Part Number | Not available | PG1202SA |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion 1200-Watt Portable Generator with CO Shield® offers reliable power with a 79cc engine, providing 1500 starting watts and 1200 running watts. It features a CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system, ensuring safety during operation. With a 1.46-gallon fuel tank, it delivers up to 10 hours of run time at 50% load and operates at a noise level of 65 dBA from 23 feet. | The Pulsar PG1202SA is a compact and portable 1,200-watt 2-cycle generator, ideal for light-duty use such as camping, tailgating, and small DIY projects. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 2012851200W running
- QuietestChampion Power Equipment 20128565 dB
- Longest RuntimeChampion Power Equipment 20128510h at 50% load
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