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Champion 8000 Watt VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons to buy Champion 8000 Watt:

  • button icon 4 Stroke
  • button icon Cast Iron Sleeve for Durability
  • button icon Electric and Recoil Start
  • button icon Single Cylinder
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Runners Up:

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 :

Champion 8000 Watt

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 8000 Watt

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Air Cooled
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COMPARISON – Champion 8000 Watt VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10,000 watts – gasoline, 9025 watts - propane

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8000 watts – gasoline, 7250 watts - propane

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Ready

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start is optional

No

Electric Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is electric started since it has an on and off switch

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a dual fuel equipment

No

FUEL TYPE

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Propane / gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

33.3A

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

15.3 Hp

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 stroke engine

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 EPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has in built technology for easy start in cold weather

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is easy to start since it is designed with a push and pull button which enable you to start to stop it

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

20 pounds

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

5 hours

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is air air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

459cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

74dba from 23feets

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose for example it can be used at camps, for home power backup and others

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a heavy duty equipment since it can be used at construction sites, in ranches, sump pump

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric switch / Recoil method

Yes

Electric start

Champion 8000 Watt

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has an open frame

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(one)-120/240V 30A locking outlet,(one)-120V 30A locking outlet, and (four) 120V 20A GFCI

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).

Portable

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable since it has never flat tires for easy transportation

Yes

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

Weight

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

209.4 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is designed with U-shaped foldaway handles for easy storage and never flat tires for easy transportation

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 years

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Included Accessories

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The generator shut down automatically indicating low oil levels

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down automatically when it senses that the oil level is low

Yes

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

Noise Level

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

74dba from 23ft

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• It is dependable in case of power outage. • It is easy to start since it has an on and off power switch. • It has good power output. • It is a powerful machine with 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts. • It is well packed and has clear directions which makes setup hassle free. • It has a button which enables quick and safe switching between fuel sources.

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.

Cons

Champion 8000 Watt
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• It burns much oil during its operations which makes it costly to use. • It produces a lot of vibration during operations. • It is heavy and bulky which makes it difficult to be transported. • It is noisy during work processes since it has a high noise level (74dba) . • It does not have wheels.

Yes

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

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