CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP17500E VS. Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

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Winner:

Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

Reasons to buy Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series:

  • button icon Fully Assembled.
  • button icon Economy Mode to save fuel, extend engine life
  • button icon Quick Touch Panel, all controls on one panel
  • button icon Extended Run Time of up to 17 hours
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Runners Up:

Generac GP17500E

Reasons to buy Generac GP17500E :

  • button icon Inbuilt with an automatic idle control system
  • button icon Uses a powerful Generac's OHVI engine
  • button icon Starts 26250 watts at and runs at 17500 watts
  • button icon Very large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP17500E

  • Weight
  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP17500E VS. Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Yes, effortless to move from one place to another for emergency power supply

Yes

Yes it is a portable machine

Starting Watts

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Starts with 26250 watts

Yes

4,000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

17500 running watts

Yes

3,500 wats

RV Ready

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

RV ready through its multiple outlets and automatic idle control system

Yes

Yes, RV is ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

It is a gas powered generator

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Takes up to 10 hours after a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

Yes

The generator is recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Electric start with an included battery

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

Yes

It uses dual fuel_ which provides you with an alternative on which fuel type to use

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Uses only the gasoline type of fuel

Yes

Gasoline, propane

AMPERAGE

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

73 Amps

No

VOLTAGE

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

120/240 Volts - single phase

Yes

120

FREQUENCY

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

N/A

Yes

NA

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

992 CC Generac engine type

Yes

NA

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Has a engine speed of 3600 RPM

Yes

NA

CARB Compliant

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Non CARB complaint

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

N/A

Yes

It is certified by the EPA

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

Yes

Yes, it uses cold start technology which enables it to operate during emergence cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Hassle free starting method – electric start using the on/off switch that is placed on the engine without any complicated steps

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start because you just need a one or two pulls to start it

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

A large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity – delivers fuel for extended running

Yes

NA

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

Yes

20 lb.

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Spends 10 hours running on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

8 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

Yes

4-5 hours

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Features a low oil level shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

The generator shuts off incase oil levels hav gone below the threshold

Air Cooled

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Engine air cools to stop heating up after long run time

Yes

Yes, it is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

992 CC engine capacity

Yes

224cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

N/A

Yes

64 dBA from 23 feet

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Multi-purpose generator that can be used both indoors and outdoors to deliver emergency power.

Yes

It is multi-purpose since you can use it to perform different tasks such as cooking, lighting the house camping

Heavy Duty

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Heavy duty - delivers enough energy to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances

Yes

Yes, it is a heavy duty machine since it can work on heavy house hold equipments for example fridges, cookers, heaters, lights

Solar Generator

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Framed for durability – features a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle that provides strength and is long lasting

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Electric starting method with battery

Yes

Recoil method

Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Constructed with an open frame style

Yes

It has an open

Outlets

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Outlets include - 120/240V 30-Amp (L14-30R) and 50-Amp (14-50R) plus receptacles

Yes

(ONE) 120V 30A (TT-30R), (TWO) 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R), (ONE) 12V DC Automotive

Portable

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Portable to transport using the wheels and lifting eye handle

Yes

81.60 pounds

Weight

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

390 pounds

No

Wheel type

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Moves using a 12 inch pneumatic wheel type. Can climb raised surfaces

No

Handle style

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

An integrated lifting eye handle – attached to the frame for easy lifting and movement

Yes

It has got two handles which makes it easy to be carried by two people

Warranty

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

1 year warranty for commercial engine and 2 years for consumer engine

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

48.5 x 31 x 39.5 inches

Yes

NA

Included Accessories

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Power cords, cold weather kits, covers and amp tents, inlet boxes and wheel kits

Yes

Oil Funnel, Battery Charging Cables and a USB Adapter

Generac GP17500E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Built with a low oil alert system. Alerts you when oil is reaching minimum in the 16 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

The generator shuts off automatically during operations indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Shuts down on its own to prevent engine damage on low oil

Yes

The machine will shut down in case it senses that oil levels have gone below the threshold

Noise Level

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

Has an automatic idle control – minimizes noise level while running

Yes

64 Db

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

- Has a powerful engine speed of 3600 RPM - Features a panel mounted hour meter that makes it simple to keep tract of run time and maintenance intervals - Multipurpose generator that is built for job sites, camps among others and home backup power supply - Uses a large 16 gallon fuel tank capacity with an inbuilt fuel gauge - Electric starting method with a simple button push and 12 VDC 36665-CCA battery included - It is a portable generator with a 12 inch pneumatic wheels and integrated lifting eye handle for transportation - Has a full pressure lubrication ability with an automatic low oil shutdown to prevent engine damage - It is RV ready through multiple outlets and automatic idle control system - Heavy duty enough to power up a 5 ton air conditioner and other appliances - Framed for durability using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle

Yes

• It has a carbon monoxide sensor which when detects the presence of CO it will auto shut off the generator system before harmful levels of CO have a chance to accumulate in your generator’s operating area. • It operates very quietly. • It is designed with a fuel sector switch which allows you to select and use one type of fuel at a time. • It has a 3-year limited warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated expert.

Cons

Generac GP17500E
Champion 4000 Watt RV Ready DH Series
Yes

- Not built with a voltmeter - It is Non CARB complaint - This engine doesn’t have dual fuel ability - Cannot be solar charged - Uses only one type of fuel source which is gasoline - Cold start technology is not included - Very heavy to lift in areas where wheels cannot maneuver on like stairs

Yes

• The machine emits a dangerous gas (carbon monoxide) which can lead to instant death if breathed in. • In case it is not kept dry, it is a potential source of electric shocks which causes harm or danger to human beings.

Overall Winner

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