CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Generac XT8000E VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

Generac XT8000E

Reasons to buy Generac XT8000E:

  • button icon Idle control unit
  • button icon 7.5 gallon large capacity large fuel tank
  • button icon OHV engine with a splash lubrication
  • button icon Single touch electric start ability
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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 :

Generac XT8000E

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Generac XT8000E

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Generac XT8000E

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • CSA Certified
  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – Generac XT8000E VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is portable to transport

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starts at 10,000 watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8,000 watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready with outlets that have circuit breakers

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Spends up to 11 hours of run time after a 50% fuel tank load

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

No

Electric Start

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric starts

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

66.6/33.3 rated Amps and maximum 83.3/41.6 amps

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Voltage of 120/240 VAC – dual rated

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc engine type

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM of engine speed

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

CARB Compliant

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

CSA Certified

No

EPA Certified

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Single touch starting – uses the electric hassle free start with a start, run and off switch that is activated in seconds

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

A large 7.5 gallons or 28.4 liters gas fuel tank capacity

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs about 11 hours after a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically shuts off when the gas is low in fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator runs cool to avoid overheating during prolonger usage

No

Engine Capacity

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generac 420 cc engine capacity with an auto voltage regulation

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes – delivers enough power supply for job sites, homes, camps and any other place

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

XT800E is heavy duty – powers up all essential appliances such as electric stove, water heaters, washers, well pumps and other indoor and outdoor equipments

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed with a 1 ¼ inches steel tube cradle – gives extra durability and strength to this generator

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starts on both the electric and recoil pull start method with off/on /run start

Yes

Electric start

Generac XT8000E

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame. Makes lifting it easy and provides stability

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes with (2) 120V 20A GFCI 5-20R Duplex outlets, (2) 20A push to reset, (1) 30A 2P circuit breakers and (1) 120/240V 30A L14-30R twist lock outlets

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 XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Portable to move using wheels and handle to a different location

Yes

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

Weight

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

207 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 inch never flat all terrain wheels – easily maneuvers over the different terrains to another location

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Fold down locking handles – comfortable grip during movement and stores easily

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 year warranty on residential and 1 year warranty on commercial use

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

32.7 x 27.6 x 27.7 inches

No

Included Accessories

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

First oil, battery wall charger adapter, 20 feet cord and a maintenance kit of included accessories

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

Generac XT8000E

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low oil level indicator

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down on its own when oil is low in its fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Idle control – lessens on the noise created and gives longer running time

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Generac XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Uses a Generac OHV engine that is air cooled and comes with splash lubrication - Powerful 3600 RPM of engine speed - Framed for durability with a 1 ¼ inches steel tube cradle - 10000 watts and 8000 watts of starting and running - Features an idle control that minimizes the noise and preserves fuel for longer run times - A user friendly single touch electric start with battery and recoil pull start method with off/on /run start - An hour meter that monitors maintenance and tracks the usage - Comes with (2) 120V 20A GFCI 5-20R Duplex outlets, (2) 20A push to reset, (1) 30A 2P circuit breakers and (1) 120/240V 30A L14-30R twist lock outlets - It has a low oil level shutdown that instantly protects the engine from getting spoilt - Covered outlets protect it from environment and harsh operational conditions - Spends up to 11 hours of run time after a 50% fuel tank load - Its power bar monitors the power usage on generator - This generator is EPA and CSA certified and CARB compliant

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 XT8000E
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Doesn’t have dual fuel capacity - Fuel is highly inflammable when exposed to fire

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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