CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

Reasons to buy Sportsman GEN4000DFC:

  • button icon Powered by both gasoline and propane
  • button icon Runs for 10 hours 0n a 1.8 gallon tank
  • button icon Multi feature control panel with covered outlets
  • button icon 69 db quiet whisper hybrid series
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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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
WINNER :

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

  • RV Ready
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
DESIGN:
DRAW :
SAFETY:
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CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
Sportsman GEN4000DFC

Reasons why we like it:

  • RV Ready
  • Dual Fuel
  • Suggested Tank Size (Propane)
  • Runtime (Propane)
  • Voltmeter
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COMPARISON – Sportsman GEN4000DFC VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is a portable generator with a lightweight build

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4000 Starting Watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3500 Running Watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

RV ready using its multi feature control panel with covered outlets

No

Gas Powered

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gas powered

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Runs for 10 hours on 50% load

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil start

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Dual Fuel

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Dual Fuel Capable - operates off Propane or Gasoline

No

FUEL TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Uses both gasoline or propane

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30 Amperage

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 Volts

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12 cc

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

CARB Complaint

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12cc OHV Engine; EPA & CARB (California) approved

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
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

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Just simply pull start to begin generator

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1.8 gallon fuel tank capacity

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours of runtime on a 1/2 load of gasoline

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours of nonstop power supply

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Powers down instantly on low oil alert

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Engine air cools using through the Phoenix Fat Head Block

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Max Pro Series 171 cc engine

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

58 decibels

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multipurpose – great during camping, tailgating, work sites and homes

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Effortlessly powers different kinds of appliance and lighting needs – Heavy duty

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Framed for durability using heavy duty vinyl – guards’ generator from snow, rain, scratches, dust storms and other elements outdoors.

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Recoil starting method

Yes

Recoil start method

Sportsman GEN4000DFC

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Generator contains an open frame design

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

(2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) DC Outlet 12V8.3A, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) USB 5VDV

Yes

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

Portable

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Portable through the wheels, handle and low weight

Yes

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

Weight

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

110 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features a 5.5 inch heavy duty wheels. Easily maneuvers across different surfaces

Yes

NA

Handle style

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Folding handle style

Yes

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

Warranty

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

1 year warranty

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

24.5" (L) x 17" (W) x 16.5" (H)

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12V battery cable, oil bottle, a volt lock automatic voltage regulator, tool kit and funnel

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Alerts user when the oil in the fuel tank is low

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Automatically switches off once more oil has not been added in fuel tank

Yes

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

Noise Level

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

58 decibels noise level with a whisper hybrid dual fuel series

Yes

74dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It features up to 4000 starting watts and 3500 running watts - It runs relatively quiet with its whisper serried muffler and 69 decibels - Portable with a briefcase weight of less than 110 pounds - Runs on both gasoline and propane making it flexible - Built with a 1.8 fuel tank capacity - This generator contains an automatic low oil and overload shutdown protection - Features a 12 cc with a cast iron sleeve - Is able to provide up to 30 Amps of dependable power - Has a long run time of about 10 hours on a 1/2 fuel load - Generator is both EPA certified and is CARB complaint - Its multi featured control panel is placed suitably with a unique outlet cover to guard from dust, dirt and debris - Attached with a 3 year warranty period - Heavy duty generator avails power to light up indoors and outdoors and keep your family connected during power blackout - Accessories include Bottle of engine oil, Volt lock automatic voltage regulator, oil funnel and SP wrench. - Features a volt lock automatic voltage regulator that produces a clean and steady power output from stream alternator - Outlets includes (2) 5-20R 20A-120V, (1) DC Outlet 12V8.3A, (1) TT-30R 30A-120V and (1) USB 5VDV - It comes with a Less than 3% Low THD-Clean power - This model is compact with smaller storage dimensions of 30 x 22.8 x 22 inches - Comes with an easy recoil start method

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

Sportsman GEN4000DFC
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

- This generator doesn’t contain an electric start - Cannot be operated using solar - Generator has not been framed using a metallic or iron roll cage - A cold start technology is not included on the generator

Yes

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

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