Champion · Portable generator
201223
5,000 starting watts and 4,000 running watts with gasoline, propane, natural gas operation · 14 h. · 68 dB(A).
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The important numbers, at a glance.
Up to 5,000 starting watts
5,000W starting
4,500W starting
4,050W starting
Manufacturer runtime
14 h.
Operating volume
68 dB(A)
Energy source
Gasoline, Propane (LPG), Natural Gas (NG)
5 gal. fuel capacity
135 lb.
Unit weight
24.6 in. × 25 in. × 22.2 in.
Length × width × height
- Warranty
- 3 Year Warranty
- Starting
- Recoil, Electric
- Status
- Listed in Champion U.S. catalog
Starting system
Recoil, Electric
Power system
Conventional alternator
Protection
CO Shield® · Low-oil shutdown
Electrical
120 · 60Hz
120V Duplex (5-20R), 120V Locking (L5-30R), 120V (TT-30R)
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Manufacturer overview
Features Tri Fuel Your 4000-watt portable generator operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline, plus natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box Electric Start Power up the 224cc Champion engine with the handy rocker switch, battery included Intelligauge with CO Shield® Track voltage, frequency, session run time, and total run time, plus the UL-recognized sensor uses an LED to indicate CO shutoff or fault Powerful Gasoline: 5000 starting watts and 4000 running watts, propane: 4500 starting watts and 3600 running watts, natural gas: 4050 starting watts and 3240 running watts and engine oil is included Champion Support Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts Description The Champion Power Equipment 201223 4000-Watt Tri Fuel Portable Natural Gas Ready Generator with CO Shield® is a reliable source of power with the flexibility you need. When you are not running your generator on natural gas, you also have the option of operating it on gasoline or propane. The ability to operate your generator on three types of fuel out of the box makes this one of the most versatile gene
Specifications
- Portable Generator Technology
- Tri Fuel, CO Shield®
- Gasoline Starting Watts
- 5000W
- Gasoline Running Watts
- 4000W
- Propane Starting Watts
- 4500W
- Propane Running Watts
- 3600W
- Natural Gas Starting Watts
- 4050W
- Natural Gas Running Watts
- 3240W
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
- 41.7A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
- 33.3A
- Propane Starting Amps at 120V
- 37.5A
- Propane Running Amps at 120V
- 30A
- Natural Gas Starting Amps at 120V
- 33.8A
- Natural Gas Running Amps at 120V
- 27A
- Volts
- 120
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Receptacles
- 120V Duplex (5-20R), 120V Locking (L5-30R), 120V (TT-30R)
- DC Operation
- No
- GFCI Receptacles
- No
- Covered Receptacles
- Yes
- Gasoline Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 14 h.
- Propane Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 10.5 h.
- Noise Level
- 68 dB(A)
- Inverter
- No
- Voltmeter
- Intelligauge
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Yes
- Battery
- Yes
- Start Type
- Recoil, Electric
- Engine Brand
- Champion
- Engine Size
- 224cc
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke
- Engine Speed
- 3600
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline, Propane (LPG), Natural Gas (NG)
- Fuel Gauge
- Mechanical
- Gasoline Capacity
- 5 gal.
- Gasoline Tank Material
- Steel
- Engine Oil Type
- 5W-30
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 0.6 qt.
- Engine Oil Included
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut-Off
- Yes
- Wheels
- Yes
- Wheel Type
- Solid
- Wheel Diameter
- 8 in.
- PGMA Compliant
- G300-2018
- EPA Certified
- Yes
Measurements
- Length
- 24.6 in.
- Width
- 25 in.
- Height
- 22.2 in.
- Weight
- 135 lb.
Best-fit uses
- Home essentials
- RV power
- Tools and outdoor projects
Standout features
- Tri-fuel flexibility
- Tri Fuel, CO Shield®
- Recoil, Electric start
- 3 Year Warranty
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