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- Champion Power Equipment 201438
- NorthStar c8000s
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201438 | NorthStar c8000s |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 10000 W | 6600 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 12500 W | 8000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 73 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 231 lbs | 280 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 10.6 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 7.7 gal | 8 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29 x 28.5 x 25.8 | 41 x 32 x 29 |
| 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 | 20 % | < 5% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc OHV 4-stroke | Honda GX390 OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 10000 W | 6600 W |
| Starting watts | 12500 W | 8000 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 | 8 h | 10.6 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Natural gas | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 8000 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 |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9000 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 11250 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 | 3 h | Not available |
| 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 | Bonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 817198027913 | 840321737618 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 10000 | 6600 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 9000 | Not available |
| Running Watts (Natural Gas) | 8000 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 12500 | 8000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 11250 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10.6 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | 500 cc OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 500 | 389 |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10.6 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection. |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, Battery, and Wheel Kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The Champion Power Equipment 201438 is a 10,000-watt Tri-Fuel portable generator equipped with CO Shield® technology, capable of operating on natural gas, propane, or gasoline. | The NorthStar c8000s is a commercial-grade portable generator designed for demanding job sites, featuring a Honda GX390 OHV engine and Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise. |
- Most PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 20143810000W running
- QuietestNorthStar c8000s73 dB
- Longest RuntimeNorthStar c8000s10.6h at 50% load
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