CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Rainier R12000DF VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

Rainier R12000DF

Reasons to buy Rainier R12000DF:

  • button icon Dual Fuel-Gasoline and Propane
  • button icon EPA and CARB Compliant.
  • button icon Operational Volume as Low as 72dB.
  • button icon Automatic Low Oil Shutdown
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Runners Up:

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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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Rainier R12000DF

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Rainier R12000DF

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Electric Start
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Rainier R12000DF VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Yes, this generator can easily be transferred to a different location

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12000 Peak Watts (Gasoline), 10800 Peak Watts (Propane)

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

9500 Running Watts (Gasoline), 8550 Running Watts (Propane)

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV Ready

No

Gas Powered

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Powered through gas

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Up to 17 Hours of Run Time on 6.6G Gas Tank

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses the recoil starting method

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual Fuel Open Frame Generator

No

FUEL TYPE

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline: 9500 Rated Watts | 12000 Peak Watts, Propane: 8550 Rated Watts | 10800 Peak Watts

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30A

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120/240V

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

16HP

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

457cc OHV 4 Stroke Rainier Engine

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is CARB Compliant

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is EPA certified

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Rainier R12000DF
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

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

A quick toggle of a switch is all it takes to kickstart this generator into action. With an Easy-to-Use Electric Start Switch, it will save you the hassle of having to pull the recoil start to get the engine started.

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6.6 gallons

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

20 lbs tank

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It will run for 8.5 hours on a half load of gasoline.

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It will run for 5.5 hours on a half load of propane.

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features a low oil shut off to protect from engine damage

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Engine automatically air cools to avoid over heating

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

457cc

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Digital Multimeter Ac/dc Voltage reader.

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Operational Volume as Low as 72dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Multi-purpose generator – built for use in camps, tailgating, power tool use and provision of emergency backup power for homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty generator – gives emergency power for lightening, charging appliances, powers up small appliances and tools

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric, Recoil

Yes

Recoil start method

Rainier R12000DF

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(1) Duplex 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), (1) 120V 30A (L5-30R), (1) 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) (1) 120/240V 50A (14-50R)

Yes

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

Portable

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and easily transferred.

Yes

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

Weight

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

196 Lbs.

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Includes Wheel Kit with Two 10 Inch Wheels

Yes

NA

Handle style

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Two Foam Grip Handles for Your Convenience

Yes

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

Warranty

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Backed By a 3-Year Limited Warranty

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

27.2 x 26.1 x 26 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Includes Wheel Kit with Two 10 Inch Wheels

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Indicates to alert once oil is at minimum in fuel tank

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Able to detect low oil remainder and then shuts down automatically

Yes

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

Noise Level

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• Low noise level. • Low oil shutdown • Low oil indicator • Light weight and portable • Convenient handle style • open frame design • Framed for durability • Heavy duty • Air cooling

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

Rainier R12000DF
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• It is not a solar generator. • It does not have a cold start generator. • Not CSA certified.

Yes

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

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