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Pulsar PG1202S VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Pulsar PG1202S

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG1202S:

  • button icon It’s a mini portable generator
  • button icon Automatic low oil shut down
  • button icon Runs for 8.5 hours on a 1/2 load
  • button icon Starts at 1200 watts and runs at 900 watts
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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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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG1202S VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features a mini size that is portable to move from one place to another

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1200 peak watts for staring

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

900 running watts of power

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – delivers multipurpose and heavy duty power for both indoors and outdoors

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Can run 8.5 hours on a 50% load

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starts

No

Electric Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Works with non-leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2.2 HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72 cc 2 stroke engine type

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Complies with the CARB standards for safety

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

EPA certified

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Hassle free starting method. All you do is pull start for the generator to run

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1.1 gallon fuel tank

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Takes up to 8.5 hours nonstop at a 1/2 load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator will shut down immediately low oil is detected in the fuel tank

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator is air cooled to prevent it from heating up

No

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72 cc engine capacity

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

65 dBA noise level

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – can provide emergency power in homes, camps, while fishing, hunting, tailgating etc

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Can handle heavy duty appliances – provides emergency power and keeps your appliances connected

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is framed for durability to last over a long period

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

PG1202S features an open frame build

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(2) 120V AC Outlets, (1) 12V DC Output

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

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Portable using its brief and light compact build for easy transportation

Yes

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

Weight

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

35 lbs

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comfort grip handles – easily accessible when moving generator to another place

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

16.2 x 14 x 14.8 inches

No

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12 V battery cables

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comprises of low oil and over load protection system. Indicates when oil is low

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically shuts down when oil is minimum in the 1.1 gallon 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

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

65 decibels quiet mode system – runs the generator in silence not to interrupt your activity

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Generator is able to handle heavy duty appliances and provides emergency power to keeps your appliances connected - Features high beginning watts 1200 watts and 900 running watts for gasoline - It comes with 2 120V AC outlets and 1 12V DC output grant you the ability to charge and power numerous devices - Complies with the CARB standards for safety and is EPA certified for safety - Easy to start using the traditional pull-start mechanism that is user friendly - RV ready through its multipurpose and heavy duty ability for both indoors and outdoors - Generator contains a low oil and over load protection that turns off engine when oil is too low or too much - Has a non leaded gasoline and oil mixture fuel type - On top and easily accessible handle style with a rubberized material to give you a soft handle - Comes with 12 V battery cables of included accessories - Features a lightweight 35 lbs and a compact size - 65 decibels quiet mode system to helps you enjoy quiet running - This brand comes with a 1 year warranty - Provides emergency power for up to 8.5 hours on a 50% load of gasoline - Also contains an engine switch for on and off

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

Pulsar PG1202S
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- It is not built with wheels to help with movement - Doesn’t use solar as a fuel type - Cold start technology is not included in the generator - Not able to electric start or use a remote control system - Generator uses fuel which may be inflammable if not uses well

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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