CATEGORY : Portable Generators For House

WEN GN9500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

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Winner:

WEN GN9500

Reasons to buy WEN GN9500:

  • button icon Efficient runtime
  • button icon Remote electric start
  • button icon Powerful engine
  • button icon Transfer-switch ready
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Runners Up:

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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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE:
DRAW :
DESIGN:
WINNER :

WEN GN9500

  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
SAFETY:
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
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Comparison Winner
WEN GN9500

Reasons why we like it:

  • Air Cooled
  • Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)
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COMPARISON – WEN GN9500 VS. Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

It is a portable device

Starting Watts

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

9500 starting watts

Yes

15000 watts

Running Stats

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

7500 running watts

Yes

12000 watts

RV Ready

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable generator mostly geared towards RV travellers looking for even more independence.

Yes

Portable and Rv Ready

Gas Powered

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is gas powered

Yes

Gasoline – powered

Run Time on Full Tank

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

With a full tank, the GN9500 can operate for around 7.5 hours at 50% load (fuel consumption around 0.8 GPH)

Yes

9 hours

Recoil Start

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Electric Start

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition

Yes

It is electric started

Dual Fuel

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

30amp

Yes

50.0A

VOLTAGE

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

120 / 240 volts

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

N/A

Yes

60Hz

HORSEPOWER

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

2 HP

Yes

23.9 HP

ENGINE TYPE

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420 cc OHV 4-stroke

Yes

4 stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

3600 RPM

Yes

3600 RPM

CARB Compliant

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

It is CARB complaint

CSA Certified

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is EPA-approved and CARB-compliant. Therefore, its sale and purchase are permitted in all of the 50 states, including California.

Yes

It is EPA certified

Cold Start Technology

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The remote start makes starting this generator in the cold weather easy.

Yes

Cold Start technology for easy starts in cold weather

Easy to Start

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Thanks to its, remote start technology and electric start, this generator is very easy to start. You do not have to be a professional to start it: so it's as simple as a push of a button to get it started

Yes

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

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

6.6 Gallons

Yes

10.9 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The fuel tank holds up to 6 gallons of gasoline providing 7.5hours of half-load runtime.

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a low oil shutdown that will make the generator to shut off when the oil is finished.

Yes

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

Air Cooled

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

4-Stroke 16-HP 420cc Air Cooled OHV Engine

No

Engine Capacity

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

420cc

Yes

717cc

Voltmeter

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

Equipped with a Power Meter

Noise Level (dBA)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It operates with as low as 72 dBA volume which is quiet enough not to disturb other activities that are going on.

Yes

78dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is multi-purpose since it is able to power up many appliances at ago such as lights, A/C and others. Conveniently portable with an included set of heavy duty never-flat wheels, handle, and lift bracket, it'll have your house, travel trailer, or jobsite powered in seconds.

Yes

It is multipurpose since it can work on lights, sump pump, refrigerator, security system, window AC, furnace blower.

Heavy Duty

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a heavy duty portable generator to handle your power needs and more.

Yes

It is a heavy duty device since it can run high voltage equipments

Solar Generator

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is framed for durability.it is made with a long-lasting cast iron sleeve which is very durable.

Yes

Yes, it is framed for durability

Starting method

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric start provides quick ignition while the included remote turns your generator on and off from over 160 feet away.

Yes

Electric start

DESIGN:

Open Frame

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WEN GN9500 is a portable open frame generator with a rated wattage of 7500 W and a starting wattage of 9500 W.

Yes

Has an open frame

Outlets

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Packed panel includes four standard 120V 15-amp outlets, one RV-ready 120V 30-amp TT-30R outlet, one 12V DC outlet, one L14-30R outlet, and a digital readout

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

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Keep your family safe during power outages and natural disasters with the WEN 9500-Watt Transfer-Switch-Ready Portable Generator.

Yes

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

Weight

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

208 pounds

Yes

329.6 lb

Wheel type

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

8" Solid Wheels

Yes

N/A

Handle style

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has single fold-down handle for its flexible transportation / movement

Yes

Has lift hooks for easy transportation, unloading

Warranty

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Has 3 year residential warranty with lifetime technical support from the company

Yes

3 year limited warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

27.3 x 20.8 x 22.2 inches

No

Included Accessories

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Tool kit, key fob, battery, and wheel kit

Yes

Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Engine Oil and Battery

WEN GN9500

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is equipped with a low oil sensor and will not start without enough oil in the tank.

Yes

The generator shuts down indicating low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It shuts down after sensing that the oil levels are low

Yes

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

Noise Level

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

72 dba

Yes

78dba from 23ft

CONCLUSION

Pros

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• The best emergency backup • RV ready • Perfect for job site and camping. • Efficient runtime • Transfer-switch ready • Powerful engine • Remote electric start

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

WEN GN9500
Champion 12000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• The run time is a bit low. • Low fuel efficiency

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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