CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Predator 3500 Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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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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Predator 3500 Generator

Reasons to buy Predator 3500 Generator :

  • button icon Super quiet and compact portable generator.
  • button icon Easy to read digital LCD screen with voltmeter.
  • button icon The perfect power back up for your house and outdoor activities.
  • button icon Perfect for RV travelers.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Low oil shutdown
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Low Oil Shut-Off
  • Voltmeter
  • Open Frame
  • Low oil shutdown
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COMPARISON – Predator 3500 Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Predator 3500 is a portable compact generator but strong enough to power up your appliances when needed.

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The predator gives off-peak watts of 3500W.

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3000W running watts.

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The predator 3500 has an L5-30R receptacle that allows an easy RV connection via an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor (included).

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The predator 3500 is gas and propane powered.

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

On a full tank, this generator will run for 11 hours thanks to a big fuel tank capacity

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has recoil to start as an optional.

No

Electric Start

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It features an electric starter as well with a battery included.

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Running amps 25amps while the peak amps are 29.2amps.

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

AC: 120V 60 Hz, DC: 12V

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It generates 6 HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Predator 3500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Predator 3500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator can be started even in the cold weather.

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a hassle free electric start for quick and easy starting.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2.6 gallons

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

With a full tank, the 3500 can operate for up to 11 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has a 212cc air-cooled OHV gas engine

No

Engine Capacity

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

212cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

57 dBA

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is multi-purpose and it can be used in camps, running home machines like cookers, for lights.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a heavy duty outlet that can be used to connect heavy duty and strong appliances.

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The generator is made with a strong housing making it framed for durability.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric/recoil start

Yes

Electric start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 AC outlets: Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 120V 30A (L5-30R) receptacle 1 DC outlet

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

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The 99.2 pounds in weight makes this generator very portable.it can be easily moved with the 4 wheels and double handle.

Yes

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

Weight

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

99.2 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10" pneumatic mounted rough all terrain wheels and tyres.

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has foldable double handles to make it easy for moving.

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Predator 3500 is covered under a warranty for up to 90 days.

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

22.75 x 17.3 x 20 inches

No

Included Accessories

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Funnel, tool kit, RV adapter, battery charging cables, and battery

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The fuel level of the inverter generator can be determined quickly, easily, and conveniently with the help of its built-in fuel gauge.

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Noise Level

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

57dBA which is quiet enough not to interrupt a conversation.

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

All needed accessories are included Super powerful yet compact RV outlet included Easy to start It is quiet

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

Predator 3500 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The warranty is a bit short You cannot start it remotely The run time is a bit lower than other generators.

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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