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  • Champion Power Equipment 201438
  • NorthStar e9250s
  • Model 201438
    Model 201438

    Champion Power Equipment 10,000W Tri-Fuel Generator

    10000W
    Running
    74 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model e9250s
    Model e9250s

    NorthStar 7,250W Gas Generator

    7250W
    Running
    74 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 201438NorthStar e9250s
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Tri-Fuel
Gasoline
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 10000 W
7250 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 12500 W
9250 W
Noise (lower limit)
Winner: Winner: 74 dB
Winner: Winner: 74 dB
Weight
Winner: Winner: 231 lbs
277 lbs
Run time @50% load
8 h
Winner: Winner: 10.8 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
7.7 gal
8 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
29 x 28.5 x 25.8
41 x 32 x 29
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240
120/240V 60 Hz
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
Not available—
GFCI outletsYesYes
Covered outletsYesYes
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
20 %
<5% %
Engine
Engine
500 cc OHV 4-stroke
NorthStar e420 OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil, Electric
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
4 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
10000 W
7250 W
Starting watts
12500 W
9250 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
10.8 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Natural gasNot 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—
PropaneNot 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
EPA
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
Bonded to frame
true
UPC
817198027913
840321737359
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
10000
7250
Running Watts (Propane)
9000
Not available—
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
8000
Not available—
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
12500
9250
Starting Watts (Propane)
11250
Not available—
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
8
10.8
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) GFCI1x 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
420
Engine Oil Type
10W-30
Not available—
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
8
10.8
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
3
Not available—
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Low oil and overload protection
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
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
4
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 e9250s is a commercial-grade, portable generator featuring a 420cc OHV EFI engine, delivering 9,250 surge watts and 7,250 rated watts. It boasts Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, an electric start with a built-in battery charger, and a multi-function LCD display for monitoring generator functions.
  • Most Powerful
    Champion Power Equipment 201438
    10000W running
  • Quietest
    Champion Power Equipment 201438
    74 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    NorthStar e9250s
    10.8h at 50% load
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