Champion 3800 watts-vs-Champion 3500 Watt

COMPARISON – Champion 3800 watts VS. Champion 3500 Watt

Portable

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Yes, it is a portable generator

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

4750 watts (gasoline) – 4275 watts (propane)

Yes

4375 watts

Running Stats

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

3800 watts (gasoline) – 3420 watts (propane)

Yes

3500 watts

RV Ready

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is ready

Yes

RV is ready

Gas Powered

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

12 hours

Recoil Start

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Recoil start is optional

Electric Start

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is electric started since it has got a handy toggle switch

Yes

It can use an optional electric switch

Dual Fuel

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It uses dual fuel to operate-gasoline/propane

Yes

It runs on dual fuel- propane or gasoline which is good for backing up your essentials

FUEL TYPE

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Gasoline / propane

Yes

Propane / gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

31.7A

Yes

30A

VOLTAGE

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

120 volts

Yes

120 volts

FREQUENCY

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

7.5 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

4 stroke

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

3600RMP

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

EPA Certified

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

It is certified by EPA

Cold Start Technology

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It uses cold start technology which optimizes the generator to start easily in cold weather.

Yes

It uses cold start technology for easy start in cold weather

Easy to Start

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is easy to start because it has got an electric push-button

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

3.4 gallons (12,9L)

Yes

3.4 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

20 lb

Yes

20 pound

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

9 at ½ load (h)

Yes

9 hour

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

10.5 at ½ load (h)

Yes

10.5 hour

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It shuts off if it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

It shuts down after sensing low oil levels

Air Cooled

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

It is air cooled since it has got A/C

Engine Capacity

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

224 cc

Yes

224 cc

Voltmeter

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It has a voltmeter which allows you to monitor power output at a glance

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

68 Dba from 23feets

Yes

68 dB from 23 feet

Multi-Purpose

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can be used to run many items at ago – lights, fridges, sump pump, fan, TV and others

Yes

It is multipurpose since it is able to perform multiple tasks- used at job sites, recreation, for emergency use

Heavy Duty

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine – cab be used to run high voltage equipments

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine- can support lights, power tools, RV A/C units, sump pump

Solar Generator

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Framed for Durability

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Electric / recoil start method

Yes

Recoil start method

Open Frame

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It has an open frame

Yes

It has got an open frame with handles for easy transportation

Outlets

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

(One)- 120V 30A RV outlet (TT-30R), (one) 120V 30A locking outlet (L5-30R) and (two) 120V 20A household outlets (5-20R)

Yes

(1)-120V 30A locking outlet,(1)-120V 30A RV outlet and (1)-120V 20A household outlet

Portable

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It is portable since it has got foldable handles with never - flat tires which eases its transportation

Yes

It is a portable machine which makes it easy for you to transport it to anywhere you want

Weight

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

122 pound

Yes

119 lb

Wheel type

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Solid – fill wheel type

Handle style

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It has got foldable handles and never – flat tires which enables you to transport it to anywhere you need it

Yes

It has got two handle making it easy to be carried by two people

Warranty

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Yes

3 year limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

26.3" L x 24.8" W x 22.9" H inch

Yes

26.3" L x 24.8" W x 22.9" H inch

Included Accessories

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil, Battery and Propane (LPG) Hose

Yes

Oil funnel

Champion 3800 watts

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

It shuts down indicating low oil levels

Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

The machine shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low in order to protect engine

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically after sensing that there are low oil levels

Noise Level

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

68 dBA from 23 feet

Yes

68 dB

Pros

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

• It has champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty which comes with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • it has trust Volt Guard built-in surge protector to prevent overloads. • It has got a safety fuel selector which enables you to select the type of fuel you want to you for that time. • It comes with a battery for easy touch start • Has plenty of outlet

Yes

• It has got a volt guard which prevents overloads and keeps your valuable equipment safe from voltage spikes. • It comes with a champion support which includes a 3-year limited warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It can run on either gas or propane right out of the box with included hose which gives you a chance to choose the type of fuel you prefer to use. • It delivers up to 9 hours of power on gas and 10.5 hours on propane hence enabling your essential stay in a good condition

Cons

Champion 3800 watts

Champion 3500 Watt

Yes

• It is very loud during its operations hence causing noise pollution to the people in the surrounding environment. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry.

Yes

• It is extremely noisy noisy during its operations hence causing noise pollution in the surrounding environment. • It is heavy and bulky making it difficult to transport. • It is associated with poor packaging hence being affected by climatic changes during transportation. • It is a potential source of electric shocks if not kept dry hence causing injury.

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Champion 3800 watts VS. Champion 3500 Watt