CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP15000E VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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Generac GP15000E

Reasons to buy Generac GP15000E:

  • button icon Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts
  • button icon Low tone muffler for quiet operation
  • button icon High performance OHVI engine type and capacity
  • button icon 16 gallons large fuel tank capacity
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Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons to buy Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator :

  • button icon Has 6250 starting watts and 5000 running watts which makes it a powerful machine.
  • button icon It is good for emergency power backup.
  • button icon Has covered outlets.
  • button icon It has reliable power.
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COMPARISON – Generac GP15000E VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable to transport to multiple power backup venues

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starts at 22500 powerful watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 15000 watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready through the protected circuit covers and hardened steel tube build

No

Gas Powered

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, powered to run using gas

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starts with an attached battery

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30 amps

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 hertz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

992cc OHVI – has an automotive grade spin-on oil filter that traps out the dirt and any other unwanted materials

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

EPA Certified for safety

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is designed with Cold Start Technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Effortless starting method through the electric start. Just click on the power button to begin emergency power

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt gauge and automatic idle control to save fuel

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Takes approximately 10 hours running on a 16 gallon gasoline 1/2 load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil shut off level

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Air cools on its own for effectiveness and efficiency

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generac 992cc OHVI engine capacity

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose generator for homes, camps, tailgating, job sites and many more

Yes

It is multi-purpose since it can run multiple power tool at the same time

Heavy Duty

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – can light up a 5 ton air conditioner, light, charge and power up other small appliances

Yes

It is a heavy duty machine since it can provide power for large appliances and small electronics

Solar Generator

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using hardened 1 1/4 steel tube cradle. Give generator both strength and durability

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil start method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

GP15000E comes with an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets

Yes

(One)- 120/240V 30A locking outlet and (four)- 120V 20A GFCI outlets

Portable

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to move to another location using wheels and handle

Yes

It is a portable device which makes it easy to be transported

Weight

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

373 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Moves using the pneumatic wheels that are constructed for all terrain types

Yes

NA

Handle style

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses an integrated lifting eye handle style. comfortable in handles to provide security outdoors and easy movement

Yes

Has foldaway handles and never flat tires which enables you to move your power to where you need it with ease

Warranty

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with a 2 year limited warranty from manufacturer

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

48.5 L x 31 W x 39.5 H inches – compact size

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Includes; first oil supply, 12VDC 365-CCA battery, a maintenance and wheel kit plus and owner’s manual

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates low oil by shutting down the engine to avoid damage

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level shutdown immediately low oil is detected in the large 16 gallons fuel tank capacity

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low

Noise Level

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low tone muffler – maintains a quiet operation during emergency power supply

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Shuts down automatically once the fuel is low to protect the engine from getting damaged - Built with a strong steel frame hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle to last over the years - Uses a heavy duty never flat wheels to easily moves on different terrains - Features an hour meter that keeps track of the maintenance intervals - 992-cc overhead valve industrial engine type with an unique X-torq that promotes efficiency and also includes pressurized lubrication systems - Powered with a Powerful with 22500 starting watts and 15000 running watts - Features a sturdy 16 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers up to 10 hours after 50% load - Outlets include; 2 120-volt, 2 120-volt GFCI, 1 120-volt 30 amp twist lock, 1 120/240-volt 50 amp, and 1 12 VDC battery charger outlets with overload protection - Generator is backed with a 2 year limited manufacturer warranty - Has been EPA certified

Yes

• Has champion Support Which Includes a 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts. • It is designed with a Volt Guard built-in surge protector which prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. • It runs up to 9 hours at 50 percent load when tank is full.

Cons

Generac GP15000E
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Doesn’t have the ability to recoil start - Uses gasoline which can be dangerous - It is not CARB and CSA certified for environmental safety - Not solar efficient

Yes

• It is noisy during operations. • It does not have an oil in box.

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