Champion · Portable generator
201160
15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts with gasoline operation · 9 h. · 78 dB(A).
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The important numbers, at a glance.
Up to 15,000 starting watts
15,000W starting
Manufacturer runtime
9 h.
Operating volume
78 dB(A)
Energy source
Gasoline
11 gal. fuel capacity
332 lb.
Unit weight
33 in. × 33.7 in. × 33.1 in.
Length × width × height
- Warranty
- 3 Year Warranty
- Starting
- Electric
- Status
- Listed in Champion U.S. catalog
Starting system
Electric
Power system
Conventional alternator
Protection
CO Shield® · Low-oil shutdown
Electrical
120/240 · 60Hz
GFCI 120V Duplex (5-20R)(2), 120/240V Locking (L14-30R), 120V Locking (L5-30R), 120/240V (14-50R)
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Manufacturer overview
Features Ultra-powerful At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts, enjoy up to 9 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 78 dBA from 23 feet Electric start Trust the reliable 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin Engine with its battery-included electric start featuring a reliable toggle switch, plus built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather Covered Outlets One 120V 30A locking, a 120/240V 30A locking, a 120/240V 50A and four 120V 20A GFCI outlets, plus Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your appliances and equipment safe Lift Hook Designed for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading, plus the Intelligauge keeps track of voltage, hertz and run-time hours so you can easily monitor power output and track maintenance intervals Champion Support Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts Description The Champion Power Equipment 201160 MKE 12000 Portable Generator is designed with your safety and convenience in mind. Owning this rugged 12,000-watt generator means the next time there’s an outage, the power in your house stays on. For projects, the massive
Specifications
- Portable Generator Technology
- CO Shield®
- Gasoline Starting Watts
- 15000W
- Gasoline Running Watts
- 12000W
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
- 125A
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 240V
- 62.5A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
- 100A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 240V
- 50A
- Volts
- 120/240
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Receptacles
- GFCI 120V Duplex (5-20R)(2), 120/240V Locking (L14-30R), 120V Locking (L5-30R), 120/240V (14-50R)
- DC Operation
- No
- GFCI Receptacles
- Yes
- Covered Receptacles
- Yes
- Gasoline Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 9 h.
- Noise Level
- 78 dB(A)
- Inverter
- No
- Voltmeter
- Intelligauge with Power Meter
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Yes
- Battery
- Yes
- Start Type
- Electric
- Engine Brand
- Champion
- Engine Size
- 717cc
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke
- Engine Speed
- 3600
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Fuel Gauge
- Mechanical
- Gasoline Capacity
- 11 gal.
- Gasoline Tank Material
- Steel
- Engine Oil Type
- 5W-30
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 1.48 qt.
- Engine Oil Included
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut-Off
- Yes
- Wheels
- Yes
- Wheel Type
- Solid
- Wheel Diameter
- 12 in.
- PGMA Compliant
- G300-2018
- ETL Listing
- cETL
- EPA Certified
- Yes
Measurements
- Length
- 33 in.
- Width
- 33.7 in.
- Height
- 33.1 in.
- Weight
- 332 lb.
Best-fit uses
- Whole-home essentials
- Major appliances and pumps
- Emergency backup
Standout features
- CO Shield®
- Electric start
- 3 Year Warranty
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