CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

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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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Recoil Start
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
DESIGN:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Warranty
SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

  • Low Oil Indicator
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

Reasons why we like it:

  • Recoil Start
  • FREQUENCY
  • HORSEPOWER
  • EPA Certified
  • Cold Start Technology
  • Warranty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Smittybilt 2786 Generator VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2600W peak watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2300W running watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is RV ready

No

Gas Powered

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is gas powered for more convenience

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6 hours

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

13 Amps

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke OHV Gas Engine

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4 Stroke

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Carb Approved

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Starting this generator is pretty easy and fast.

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1.5 gallons of fuel,

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3 hours runtime on ½ load

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It automatically shuts off when it runs out of oil.

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

150cc

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start

Yes

Recoil start method

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator features an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual 120 VAC outlets, Single 12VDC outlet

Yes

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

Portable

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

85 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Wheel. 2786-24.

Yes

NA

Handle style

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

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

Yes

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

Warranty

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

28 x 22 x 16 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Shuts down automatically.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Low Noise 56-63 dB

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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

Smittybilt 2786 Generator
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.

Overall Winner

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