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Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons to buy Briggs and Stratton PRO5000:

  • button icon Up to 13 hours of run time on ½ load
  • button icon Engine can produce 10 foot pounds of torque
  • button icon Uses an hour meter to monitor gas levels
  • button icon Has a 25% more power surge alternator
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Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Ultra-Powerful – At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts
  • button icon Electric Start
  • button icon Built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather
  • button icon Reliable 717cc V-Twin Champion engine
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

15000 watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

12000 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Yes

Built with 4 wheels and multiple outlets – this generator is RV ready

Gas Powered

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline – powered

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

9 hours

Yes

Runs 13 hours on 1/2 load – ideal for long hour use

Recoil Start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is electric started

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

50.0A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

23.9 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is easy to start since it has an on and off switch

Yes

Yes it is easy to start – uses a one touch starting method. Also has a recoil backup to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

10.9 gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

9 hours

Yes

Takes 13 hours of nonstop runtime on a 1/2 load

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

it has a low oil shut-off sensor which prevents engine damage.

Yes

Contains low oil shut off – once the hour meter indicates little time remaining generator automatically shuts down.

Air Cooled

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

717cc

Yes

305 cc – can produce up to 10 foot pounds of torque

Voltmeter

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

78dba from 23ft

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Yes

Perfect for multi-purpose. For camps, tailgating, homes and sites

Heavy Duty

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a heavy duty device since it can run high voltage equipments

Yes

Features a power surge alternator – able to operate many large appliances at a go

Solar Generator

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

(one)120V 30A (L5-30R), (two) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) locking outlets, (one) 120/240V 50A outlet (14-50R) and (four) 120V 20A GFCI protected household outlets (5-20R).

Yes

(2) 120-volt 20-amp outlets, (1) 120-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 120/240-volt 30-amp locking outlet, (1) 12-Volt 10-amp DC outlet

Portable

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy to be stored and transported

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

329.6 lb

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

N/A

Yes

Up to 4 large Never Flat Wheels .Ease transportation on both sides. Have locking brakes

Handle style

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3 year limited warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

Hour meter – checks the gas level and turns off on low oil

Low oil shutdown

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low in order to protect you engine from damage

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

78dba from 23ft

Yes

Super Lo – tone – minimizes the noise and lessens the vibration power produced

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

• It is designed with a lift hook for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading. • it is Ultra-Powerful with 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts which enables it to perform work. • Has a strong and reliable engine of 717cc. • Has covered outlets which includes; One 120V 30A locking, a 120/240V 30A locking, a 120/240V 50A and four 120V 20A GFCI outlets. • Has Portable - Folding handle and never-flat tires for easy transportation. • It is easy to start since you just need to press the on button.

Yes

- Can provide a clean and instant power for appliances and multiple electronics during power shortage - Attached with a 2 year warranty to guard against defects and workmanship - Has a 305 cc powerful engine that easily handles tough jobs - Features a full GFCI protection that works as circuit breakers for the engine - Low oil automatic shut down can extend the battery life - Delivers a total of 13 hours after a 1/2 load - Large tank capacity of 7 gallons – reduces the refill frequency - Up to 4 never flat wheels to ease movement during transportation - Uses the quick electric restart and traditional recoil method - Created for multi-purpose operation like at sites, camps and homes - It has been built with an open frame and also framed for durability - Features a super lo tone muffler that lessens the noise and reduces on the vibration during operation - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system that produces 25% more surge wattage to simplify start up - Uses a drop down handle to pull and it can be stored easily - Meets all the standards of CSA certification - Appropriate dimensions for storage - 34 x 27 x 26 inches - Additional accessories of internal trickle charger and a float charger

Cons

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

• It is very heavy and bulky which limits it transportation. • It has no fuel gage. • It is loud during operations

Yes

- Does not have a cold start technology - Is not a solar generator - Wheels cannot climb over stairs or other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use propane to run - Not voltage meter

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