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Generac GP3250 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Generac GP3250

Reasons to buy Generac GP3250:

  • button icon Up to 9.7 hours of runtime after a 50% fuel load
  • button icon A low oil level shut down
  • button icon 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels
  • button icon Generac 208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication
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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:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP3250

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac GP3250

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP3250 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator is portable to transport to a different place

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3750 watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3250 watts at running

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with its spark arrestor function and circuit breaker protected

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 9.7 hours after a 50% load. Generator uses a fuel consumption ability of about 0.36 GPH

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs using gasoline fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120/240 volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 HZ

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc OHV engine type

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Meets the CSA certification

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Simple starting process without long procedures. Just pull start to begin using the traditional pull start mechanism

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a 3.5 gallon steel fuel tank capacity that has been incorporated with a fuel gauge

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Spends 9.7 hours running at a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil shut off that is activated automatically

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Engine is air cooled – protects generator safe from over heading after long use

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc OHV engine capacity with splash lubrication

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose generator built for job sites, home use, tailgating, camping and any other outdoor activities

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability with hardened steel cradle – keeps it from damage in rough environments

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starts using the conventional pull start method of recoiling

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Open frame design that offers stability and support to the generator

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 AC outlets - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection

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 GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable – uses the 8 inch wheels and folding handle style to enhance portability

Yes

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

Weight

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

115 pounds only

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8 inch heavy-duty, never flat wheel type – it makes portability very reliable

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Folding handle style – makes storage minimal and movement effortless

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 year period of warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

23 x 22.5 x 21 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Owner’s manual and basic documentation

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Generac GP3250

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates by shutting down engine when the oil is low in the fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically switches off when the oil is minimum

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Easy to start through the traditional pull start mechanism or recoil system - 8 inch heavy duty never flat wheels and a folding handle to ease portability - Works with 3750 watts starting and running watts of 3250 watts - Comes with a warranty period of only 2 years - Features a low oil level indicator and shutdown to protect the engine from damage automatically - This generator runs for about 9.7 hours after a 1/2 gasoline load - Comprised of a 3.5 gallon fuel steel tank that is built with a fuel gauge for extended runtime and durability - Designed for multipurpose uses such as home use, job sites, camping, tailgating and any other outdoor events - Features a 208 cc OHV engine engine with a splash lubrication system and can be air cooled to prevent over heating - Outlets include - 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) and 1x 120/240V 20A (L14-20R) with circuit breaker protected outlets for protection - Framed for durability using a hardened steel tube cradle - It is a heavy duty generator that is able to light up places, power up small tools and appliances indoors and outdoors - Generator is both EPA and CSA certified

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 GP3250
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Doesn’t function using an electric start - Created without dual fuel capability - Non CARB complaint - Uses gasoline which is highly inflammable

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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