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- Champion Power Equipment 201299
- Generac #8150 GP5500E
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201299 | Generac #8150 GP5500E |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 5500 W | Winner: Winner: 5500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 6875 W | Winner: Winner: 6875 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | 0 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 155 lbs | 163 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | Winner: Winner: 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 13.4 h |
| Fuel tank | 7.7 gal | 5.4 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 28.2 x 27.2 x 25 | 30 x 27 x 25 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 389 cc OHV 4-stroke | Generac OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 5500 W | 5500 W |
| Starting watts | 6875 W | 6875 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 | 10.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 817198026794 | 696471104639 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 5500 | 5500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 6875 | 6875 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 10.5 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 389 | 298 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | 5W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10 | 10.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Volt Guard surge protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Yes |
| Starting Components | Oil and funnel | Recoil, Electric |
| Included Accessories | Oil and funnel | Oil, Funnel, Tool Kit, Battery, and Wheel Kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Part Number | Not available | 8150 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion 5500-Watt Portable Generator (Model 201299) offers reliable power with 6875 starting watts and 5500 running watts. It features a CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system, a 389cc engine, and provides up to 10 hours of run time at 50% load with a noise level of 74 dBA. | The Generac GP5500E is a 5,500 watt gasoline generator built to power whole house essentials during outages or on job sites. Its 6,875 starting watts handle motor driven appliances like well pumps and air conditioners that demand heavy inrush current. For homeowners and contractors who want reliable backup without crossing into stationary generator territory, the GP5500E delivers meaningful output with the refueling simplicity of gasoline. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 2012995500W running
- QuietestChampion Power Equipment 20129974 dB
- Longest RuntimeGenerac #8150 GP5500E10.5h at 50% load
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