CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac GP6500 VS. Champion 5000 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 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 GP6500 VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8000 starting watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6500 running watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

No

Gas Powered

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Takes 10 hours running after a 50% fuel tank

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs on gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

54 .2/27.1 Amperage

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 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 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Approved for the EPA Certification

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac GP6500
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 GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours long on a 1/2 gasoline load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level shut off with an overload protection for safety

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, it is air cooled

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

389 cc OHV engine capacity

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator -

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting conventional method

Yes

Recoil start method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 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)- 120/240V 30A locking outlet and (four)- 120V 20A GFCI outlets

Portable

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable to transfer this generator to different places

Yes

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

Weight

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

184 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

NA

Handle style

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 years

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Compact measurements of 28.75 x 26.75 x 25 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with oil and user manual

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil indicator through the hour meter with maintenance alerts

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 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

Noise Level

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low tone muffler for a quiet operation at all times

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac GP6500
Champion 5000 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

• 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 GP6500
Champion 5000 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 noisy during operations. • It does not have an oil in box.

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