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Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

Generac 6954 GP8000E

Reasons to buy Generac 6954 GP8000E:

  • button icon Powerful starting watts of 10,000 watts and running watts of 8,000 watts
  • button icon A low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
  • button icon Single touch electric touch system
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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 :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac 6954 GP8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac 6954 GP8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac 6954 GP8000E VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable and can easily be transported to a different location

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10,000 watts for starting

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 8,000 watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with the protected covered outlets. Protects from rugged working places and environment

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Takes about 12 hours on a 50% load of runtime

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Can be recoil started

No

Electric Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

66.7/33.3 Amperage

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 voltage

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

CSA Certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Meets certification standards of EPA

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

User friendly start up – uses a single touch start up that comes with an instant running

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

A large 7.5 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 12 hours of run time of gasoline after a 1/2 load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil level shut off capability

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator air cools to avoid excessive heating

No

Engine Capacity

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

OHV 420 cc engine capacity

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A with a low tone muffler

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose generator suitable for camping, home use and other outdoor events

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Can handle heavy duty – lighting, charging phones, laptops and other small appliances and tools to keep you always connected

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starting method with a battery included and a recoil backup flexibility

Yes

Electric start

Generac 6954 GP8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed from an open frame design – easy to lift off the ground

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers

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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it can easily be moved with its lightweight design and wheels

Yes

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

Weight

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

197 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty never flat wheels – smoothly runs on different floor types

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Locking fold down handle – gives a strong portability and compact storage

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 year limited period of warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

28 x 27 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with oil, battery and a self help manual

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Generac 6954 GP8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Detects the oil level remaining in the fuel tank and indicates

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down automatically when oil is low in the large 7.5 gallon capacity fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low tone muffler – eliminates the noise for a quite operation

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- A large 7.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity featuring a fuel gauge - Generator has a long runtime of about 12 hours after a 1/2 gas load in the fuel tank - Uses a built in fold down and locking handles that simplify its transportation and storage - Framed for durability and strength using hardened 1 1/4 inches steel tube cradle - Powerful supply of starting 10,000 watts and runs at 8000 watts - Features a low tone muffler to keep generator running silently - Heavy duty 10 inch wheels ideal for easy movement without lifting it up - Its hour meter provides information on lifetime running hours - Low oil indicator and an overload system to protect the generator - Features 4) 120-Volt 5-20R outlets and (1) 20/240-Volt L14-30R twist-lock outlets with covers and are covered to guard them from dirt and other debris - Attached with a 2 year limited warranty period - Generic OHV 420 cc engine type featuring a splash lubrication ability - Both CSA and EPA certified to meet safe usage - Flexible starting method of both the electric and the recoil starting methods - Comes with included accessories such as oil, battery and owner’s manual s

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

Generac 6954 GP8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Doesn’t run on propane of solar as fuel types - Not CARB complaint - Without a cold start technology

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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