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Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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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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Westinghouse WGen12000

Reasons to buy Westinghouse WGen12000 :

  • button icon 12000 Rated Watts & 15000 Peak Watts
  • button icon Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob
  • button icon Transfer Switch & RV Ready
  • button icon Gas Powered
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PERFORMANCE:
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DESIGN:
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SAFETY:
WINNER :

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

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

Reasons why we like it:

  • ENGINE SPEED
  • Air Cooled
  • Heavy Duty
  • Low Oil Indicator
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COMPARISON – Westinghouse WGen12000 VS. Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

PERFORMANCE:

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 is an ultra-duty portable generator engineered for strength.

Yes

It is portable

Starting Watts

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

15000 Peak Watts

Yes

6250 watts

Running Stats

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

12000 Rated Watts

Yes

5000 watts

RV Ready

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has RV Ready outlet with a rubber cover for added safety.it is perfect for RV travellers.

No

Gas Powered

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Westinghouse WGen12000 Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start

Yes

Yes, it is powered by gas

Run Time on Full Tank

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The WGen12000 can operate for up to 16 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.95 GPH)

Yes

10 hours gasoline

Recoil Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a recoil start as a backup starting method.

Yes

It is recoil started

Electric Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has an electric start

No

Dual Fuel

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

FUEL TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Gasoline

Yes

Gasoline

AMPERAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Running amps (@120/240V) 100/50 amps Peak amps (@120/240V) 125/62.5 amps

Yes

20.8A

VOLTAGE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

AC: 120/240V 60 Hz, DC: 5V

Yes

120 / 240 volts

FREQUENCY

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

60 Hz

Yes

60 Hz

HORSEPOWER

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

22 HP

Yes

9.7HP

ENGINE TYPE

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

713 cc Westinghouse V-Twin

Yes

4- stroke V-Twin

ENGINE SPEED

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

3600 RMP

CARB Compliant

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

Yes

It is CARB Complaint

CSA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

EPA Certified

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA and CARB Compliant;

Yes

It is EPA Certified

Cold Start Technology

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The remote start feature on this generator makes it easy to move.

Yes

It is designed with Cold Start Technology which ensures a quick start in cold weather

Easy to Start

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is easy to start thanks to its recoil ,electric and remote start.

Yes

Yes, it is easy to start

Fuel Tank Capacity (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10.5 Gallons

Yes

5.7 gallons

Suggested Tank Size (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Runtime (Gasoline)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

10 hours

Yes

9 hours

Runtime (Propane)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Low Oil Shut-Off

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shut-off which will protect your generator from permanent damage.

Yes

Has a low oil shut off sensor

Air Cooled

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

It is cooled by air

Engine Capacity

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

713cc

Yes

292cc

Voltmeter

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has a Digital Hour Meter or voltmeter

No

Noise Level (dBA)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Multi-Purpose

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Power your major appliances such as an air conditioner, refrigerator, and sump pump at the same time. Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

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

Heavy Duty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

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

Solar Generator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

No

Framed for Durability

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

The Westinghouse WGen12000 has a durable cast iron sleeve, making it so durable.

Yes

It is framed for durability

Starting method

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Electric Start Push-Button and remote start key fob offers convenient starting from up to 260 ft. away.

Yes

Recoil start method

DESIGN:

Open Frame

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It is an open frame generator

Yes

Yes, it has an open frame

Outlets

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacles, One 120V L5-30R Outlet, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R, and Two 5V USB Ports; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Yes

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

Portable

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator is portable and flexible enough

Yes

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

Weight

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

352 pounds

Yes

143.1 lb

Wheel type

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Heavy duty never-flat wheels.

Yes

NA

Handle style

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

It has a folding style

Yes

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

Warranty

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Backed by 3-Year Limited Service

Yes

3 years limited factory warranty

Dimensions (LxWxH, inches)

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

34 x 31 x 35 inches

Yes

30.10 x 25.70 x 25.20 inches

Included Accessories

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

Yes

Oil funnel, wheel kit

SAFETY:

Low Oil Indicator

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
No

Yes

The generator shuts down automatically which indicates low oil levels

Low oil shutdown

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

This generator has an automatic low oil shutdown.

Yes

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

Noise Level

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

74 dBA

Yes

74dba from 23ft

Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator

CONCLUSION

Pros

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

• High runtime. • Several GFCI outlets with covers. • ST Switch. • Electric start push-button switch. • Key fob for remote starting. • Quiet. • Easy to maneuver.

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

Westinghouse WGen12000
Champion 5000 Watt Portable Generator
Yes

Slightly heavy but it is movable thanks to its wheels. It does not have a low oil indicator

Yes

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

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