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Generac GP6500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Generac GP6500

Reasons to buy Generac GP6500:

  • button icon 8000 starting watts and 6500 running watts
  • button icon Hour meter and low oil level shutdown
  • button icon Long runtime of 10 hours on a 50% fuel load
  • button icon Fold down locking handles
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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 :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Electric Start
  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac GP6500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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COMPARISON – Generac GP6500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable generator. Uses wheels and drop down handles for portability

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – features transfer switch ready covered circuit breaker protected outlets and spark arrestor ideal for forested areas

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

389 cc OHV with a splash lubrication to expand engine life

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses the easy pull start method to begin. Easy to begin without following multiple steps

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Holds up to 7.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity with inbuilt fuel gauge

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

No

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose. Suitable for power tool use, tailgating, emergency power backup at home and camping

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability with 1 1/4 inch hardened steel tube cradle

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Electric start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes – provides stability and allows you to raise it above the floor

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle

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 GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

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

Weight

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty wheel type – doesn’t run flat and easily maneuvers over different in and out door floors

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Locking fold down handle style – gentle on hands and provides compact storage

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 years

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Generac GP6500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Instantly switches off once low oil is indicated in the fuel tank to safeguard this engine

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Created with fold down handles that is locking for little space storage and portability - Powerful starting and running watts of 8000 watts and 6500 watts respectively - Built with a Generac 389cc OHV engine type featuring a splash lubrication that gives long engine life - Shuts down on its own when fuel is low in tank to guard the engine from destruction - Built with 5 AC outlets – 2 x Duplexes 120 V 20 A (5-20R) and 120/240 V 30 A (L14-30R) receptacle - This model is EPA certified - Large fuel tank capacity of a 7.2 gallons steel fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge for additional durability - Built with an hour meter for tracking the maintenance intervals - Heavy duty never flat wheels that easily crosses on the multiple grounds - Framed using a strong steel frame that is hardened using a 1 1/4 inch steel tube cradle for durability - Features an automatic voltage regulation system - Engine can be air cooled to prevent overheating after longtime running - Included accessories attached are the starting engine oil and owner’s user manual - Up to 2 year limited warranty - Uses a low tone muffler to run this generator quietly - Overload protection protects generator from damage

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 GP6500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Engine cannot be electric started - Wheels cannot maneuver over stairs and other highly raised surfaces - Doesn’t use solar and propane as fuel types - It is not CARB and CSA compliant

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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