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Champion 5500 Watt VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

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Winner:

Champion 5500 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 5500 Watt:

  • button icon Dual Fuel - Runs on GAS or PROPANE straight out of the box
  • button icon Rugged & Portable
  • button icon Runs up to 9 hrs. On a full tank of gas
  • button icon Safety Fuel Selector Switch
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 5500 Watt

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 5500 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Champion 5500 Watt VS. Briggs and Stratton PRO5000

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable device

Yes

4 wheels for portability during movement

Starting Watts

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6875 watts

Yes

6250 of starting watts

Running Stats

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

5500 watts

Yes

5000 running watts

RV Ready

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

RV is ready

Yes

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

Gas Powered

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Gas powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

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

Recoil Start

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is recoil started

Yes

recoil starts

Electric Start

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

is fast and user friendly

Dual Fuel

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It uses dual fuel – propane or gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Gasoline / propane (LPG)

Yes

Uses gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

22.9A

Yes

21 Amps

VOLTAGE

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

120/240 Volts

Yes

120/240 on a single phase

FREQUENCY

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hertz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

13 HP

Yes

N/A

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

4 stroke

Yes

Vanguard OHV 305cc Engine

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3600RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

N/A

CSA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

Yes

Rated according to CSA standards

EPA Certified

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is certified by EPA

Yes

N/A

Cold Start Technology

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It uses cold start technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

No

Easy to Start

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is easy to start

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 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6.1 gallons

Yes

7 gallons of fuel

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

20 pounds

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

9 hours

Yes

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

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

6.5 at ½ hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is designed with a low oil shut off sensor which protects

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes it is cooled by air

Yes

N/A

Engine Capacity

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

389 cc

Yes

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

Voltmeter

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

has a Voltmeter which makes it easy to keep track of power output

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

74DBA

Yes

N/A

Multi-Purpose

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is multipurpose – it can run many appliances such as A/C, lights, fridges, for camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a heavy duty equipment since it can run high voltage devices such as lights, construction machines at job sites

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Generator has been framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Recoil start method

Yes

Both electric and recoil starting method

Champion 5500 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Yes it has an open frame

Yes

Yes it is built with an open frame

Outlets

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

(1)120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R) 94)9 GFCI 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R) (2)

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 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It is a portable device since it can easily be transported from one place to where you need it

Yes

Requires minimal effort to be moved to various locations

Weight

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

162.5 lb

Yes

200 pounds

Wheel type

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Solid -fill wheel type

Yes

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

Handle style

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It has got foldaway handles for easy storage, never flat tires for quick transportation

Yes

Drop down handle style – remains down when not in use

Warranty

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

3 years factory warranty

Yes

Lasts 2 years from purchase

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

Oil Funnel and a Wheel Kit

Yes

Comes with an internal trickle and float charger Internal

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down automatically indicating that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Low oil shutdown

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

It shuts down automatically after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

Generator shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank

Noise Level

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

74DBA from 23ft

Yes

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

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

• It is designed with a powerful engine of 389 cc which enables it to perform tasks. • It has foldaway handles which makes its storage easy. • Never has flat tires for easy transportation to the destined place. • It is able to run on either gasoline or propane which gives you a chance to choose the fuel type that you prefer to use. • It is designed with a switch which enables you to change from one fuel type to another with ease

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 5500 Watt
Briggs and Stratton PRO5000
Yes

• It is extremely noisy when switched one since it has a big motor which produces 74db from 23fts hence polluting the environment with noise. • It a heavy and bulky machine which hinders its storage and transportation to where it is needed. • It uses recoil start method which requires manual power hence making it tiresome to use it.

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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