CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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Runners Up:

Smittybilt 2786 Generator

Reasons to buy Smittybilt 2786 Generator :

  • button icon 2000 Watt Max Output
  • button icon Carb Approved 4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine
  • button icon Extremely Clean Efficient Inverter Technology
  • button icon Smart Throttle Allows Motor To Run At Varying Speeds
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PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Voltmeter
  • Warranty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The latest technology has allowed Smittybilt to pack huge power into a small and quiet package.

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2600W peak watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2300W running watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered for more convenience

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6 hours

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Electric Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

13 Amps

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Carb Approved

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starting this generator is pretty easy and fast.

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1.5 gallons of fuel,

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 hours runtime on ½ load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It automatically shuts off when it runs out of oil.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Is powered by an air-cooled 150cc 50-State EPA/CARB-Certified 4-Stroke OHV engine.

No

Engine Capacity

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

150cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 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 multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Heavy Duty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 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 device since it can run high voltage equipments

Solar Generator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed using a hardened 1 ¼ inches steel tube for durability

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Electric start

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual 120 VAC outlets, Single 12VDC 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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and easily transferred.

Yes

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

Weight

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

85 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Wheel. 2786-24.

Yes

N/A

Handle style

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Cased in a durable plastic housing with easy carry handle and rollers for easy positioning.

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

28 x 22 x 16 inches

No

Included Accessories

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down automatically.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 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

• 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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

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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