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Generac GP5500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Generac GP5500

Reasons to buy Generac GP5500 :

  • button icon Comes with a low oil shutdown protection
  • button icon Circuit breaker protected outlets with covers
  • button icon Large steel fuel tank capacity of 7.2 gallons
  • button icon Generac 389cc OHV engine with a splash lubrication
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Electric Start
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP5500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • Electric Start
  • VOLTAGE
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Noise Level (dBA)
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COMPARISON – Generac GP5500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6875 starting watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

5500 running watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready through its circuit breaker outlets with covers for extra protection

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 10 hours nonstop on a 50% gas full tank

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

No

Electric Start

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amps cord

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

389 cc OHV engine type – features a flash lubrication to deliver extended engine life

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Certified by the CSA

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Meets all the EPA standards for certification

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start through the recoil method – simply use the old method of pulling the coil and engine will run in a few seconds

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7.2 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

389 cc engine capacity

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Electric start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has 5 outlets; 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type and L14-30R twist lock

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 GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Portable using its inbuilt reliable wheels and comfort grip handles

Yes

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

Weight

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

180 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Built with heavy duty never flat wheels. Eases portability across different grounds

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses a fold down locking handle. Has a comfort grip and locks down to save storage

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Attached with a 2 year limited warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Attached with a starting engine oil and owner’s user manual

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Generac GP5500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low tone muffler – runs this generator on a low noise level for quiet running

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Built with an hour meter that tracks the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily moves on multiple surfaces during movement - Features an Generac OHV engine type containing a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Generator is environmentally friendly through the EPA certification - Contains a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity combined with a fuel gauge for additional durability and longer run time - Makes use of fold down handles that can be locked for a strong portability and solid storage - Automatically shuts down when fuel is low to safeguard the engine from destruction - Constructed with a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for duration - Attached with a 20 feet heavy duty cord with a L14-30R twist-lock plug and 120V 20A,240V 30A outlet type - Engine can be air cooled - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Starts with 6875 watts and runs at 5500 watts - Comes with an automatic voltage regulation system - 2 year limited warranty - Contains a 30 Amperage cord

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 GP5500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Uses only a single fuel type making it less flexible - It is not CARB and CSA certified for safety - Not constructed with the simple electric starting method - A cold start technology is not included

Yes

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

Overall Winner

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