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  • Champion Power Equipment 201438
  • Pulsar PGL9000BCO
  • Model 201438
    Model 201438

    Champion Power Equipment 10,000W Tri-Fuel Generator

    10000W
    Running
    74 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model PGL9000BCO
    Model PGL9000BCO

    Pulsar 8,100W Dual-Fuel Generator

    8100W
    Running
    63 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 201438Pulsar PGL9000BCO
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Tri-Fuel
Dual-Fuel
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 10000 W
8100 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 12500 W
9000 W
Noise (lower limit)
74 dB
Winner: Winner: 63 dB
Weight
231 lbs
Winner: Winner: 149 lbs
Run time @50% load
8 h
Winner: Winner: 9.5 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
7.7 gal
7 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
29 x 28.5 x 25.8
24.7 x 19.4 x 21.6
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240
120/240V 60 Hz
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
12
GFCI outletsYesNo
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
20 %
Not available—
Engine
Engine
500 cc OHV 4-stroke
340 cc OHV 4-stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Recoil, Electric
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
3 years
3 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
10000 W
8100 W
Starting watts
12500 W
9000 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
9.5 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
6700 W
Starting watts
11250 W
7200 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
3 h
4.5 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
EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesYes
Neutral
Bonded to frame
Not available—
UPC
817198027913
814726028824
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
10000
8100
Running Watts (Propane)
9000
6700
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
8000
Not available—
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
12500
9000
Starting Watts (Propane)
11250
7200
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
8
9.5
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
3
4.5
AC Outlet Types
2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R)
2x 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
340
Engine Oil Type
10W-30
10W-30
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
8
9.5
Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane)
3
4.5
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Included Accessories
Oil, funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit
Oil, funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
3
3
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 Pulsar PGL9000BCO is a 9,000-watt dual-fuel portable generator equipped with CO Sentry, offering versatility and reliability for various power needs.
  • Most Powerful
    Champion Power Equipment 201438
    10000W running
  • Quietest
    Pulsar PGL9000BCO
    63 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    Pulsar PGL9000BCO
    9.5h at 50% load
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