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- Champion Power Equipment 201438
- Pulsar PGL9000BCO
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| Specification | Champion Power Equipment 201438 | Pulsar PGL9000BCO |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| 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 gauge | Yes | Yes |
| 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 outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | ||
| Gasoline | Not 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 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 | 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 arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| 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 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 | 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 PowerfulChampion Power Equipment 20143810000W running
- QuietestPulsar PGL9000BCO63 dB
- Longest RuntimePulsar PGL9000BCO9.5h at 50% load
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