CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Pulsar PG3250 VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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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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Pulsar PG3250

Reasons to buy Pulsar PG3250 :

  • button icon Runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 gasoline load
  • button icon Features an automatic voltage regulation
  • button icon Up to 4 gallon fuel tank capacity
  • button icon Heavy duty powder coated frame
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PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Wheel type
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • CARB Compliant
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Wheel type
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COMPARISON – Pulsar PG3250 VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Portable with a lightweight frame that can be moved to any place

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3250 watts of gasoline

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs at 2500 watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready – built with an automatic voltage regulation and an overload protection

No

Gas Powered

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It will take 12 hours running on a 1/2 load

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starts

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Works using gasoline fuel type only

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

27 Amperage

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 voltage

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7 Horsepower

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208cc engine type

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Approved for safety – EPA Certified

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Pulsar PG3250
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

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Easy to start using the common recoil start method. Just pull start to enjoy emergency power

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 4 gallon fuel tank capacity with a fuel gauge

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Continuously runs for 12 hours on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features a low oil shut off that is activated instantly

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator can be air cooled

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 cc OHV Single Cylinder 4-Stroke engine capacity

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Quietly runs at 68 dBA noise level

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multipurpose ability built for job sites, homes and any other outdoor recreation activities

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty – can handle up to one large appliance and other smaller devices like phones, laptops etc at the same time

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty powder coated frame

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses a recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Constructed with an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(2) 120V Outlets & (1) 12V DC Output

Yes

(One)- 120/240V 30A locking outlet and (four)- 120V 20A GFCI outlets

Portable

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Its lightweight build of only 97 pounds makes it portable to move to multiple places

Yes

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

Weight

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

97 pounds in weight

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

NA

Handle style

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The steel frames on both sides can be used as the handle when transporting

Yes

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

Warranty

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

One year limited warranty

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

24 x 19 x 18 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Inbuilt with a low oil indicator to alert you once low is low in the fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has a low oil shutdown that is activated automatically

Yes

It shuts down when it senses that the oil levels are low

Noise Level

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

68 decibels of noise level with a muffler

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- Runs on a 68 decibels noise level with a muffler - Starts at 3250 for gas and 2500 watts of gasoline - This generator uses the gasoline fuel type which is easily accessible - Lightweight provides a portable design when shifting to another locations - Features a high 120 volts - Contains a heavy duty powder coated frame that is durable for ages - Built with (2) 120V Outlets & (1) 12V DC Output that can power both large and small appliances - Spends up to 12 hours running continuously on only a 1/2 load of gasoline - It means the EPA standards for certification - Contains a low oil indicator and automatically shuts down when oil is low in fuel tank - Warranty period lasts for a limited one year period - Generator is RV Ready to run both indoors and outdoors - A large 4 gallon fuel tank capacity that delivers an extended run time - Comes with a OHV single cylinder 4 stroke engine type that can be air cooled and is reliable - Constructed with a solid and compact dimensions of 24 x 19 x 18 inches only - Multipurpose ability created for work sites, homes, camps, tailgating and other outdoor activities

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

Pulsar PG3250
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- It doesn’t have an electric start option - Wheels and lockdown handles that are great for transportation are not included - This generator is not flexible enough to use dual fuel types - A cold start technology is not featured on this generator - Cannot use solar to provide emergency power - It is not CARB compliant or CSA certified

Yes

• It is noisy during operations. • It does not have an oil in box.

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