Champion · Inverter generator
201254
5,500 starting watts and 4,000 running watts with gasoline, propane operation · 13 h. · 70 dB(A).
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The important numbers, at a glance.
Up to 5,500 starting watts
5,500W starting
5,500W starting
Manufacturer runtime
13 h.
Operating volume
70 dB(A)
Energy source
Gasoline, Propane (LPG)
2.9 gal. fuel capacity
84.7 lb.
Unit weight
21.3 in. × 17.9 in. × 17.9 in.
Length × width × height
- Warranty
- 3 Year Warranty
- Starting
- Recoil
- Status
- Listed in Champion U.S. catalog
Starting system
Recoil
Power system
Inverter output
Protection
CO Shield® · Low-oil shutdown
Electrical
120 · 60Hz
Connection details are included in the full specification table below.
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Manufacturer overview
Features Dual Fuel Operate on either gasoline or propane for flexibility. 5500 starting watts and 70 dB(A) operation make it ideal for camping, RVs, or backup power. Runs 13 hr. on gas, 16 hr. on propane. Easy Monitoring and Operation Intelligauge with Power Meter tracks voltage, frequency, and hours. Includes Economy Mode and CO Shield® Carbon Monoxide Auto-Shutoff for safety. EZ Start Dial The innovative EZ Start Dial takes the confusion out of starting an engine with easy access to all the controls you need Advanced Design 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 5500-watt generator. Champion Support Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts Description The Champion Power Equipment 5500-Watt features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. This Open Frame Inverter Generator is smaller, quieter, and BETTER! Quiet Technology digital components cut the noise level in half, and the efficient mechanical design decreases the overall footprint and weight by 20 percent. Operate your Dual-Fuel generator on gasoline or propane and easily switch fuels with our EZ Start Dial. Using gasoline, the 224cc Champion engine produces
Specifications
- Portable Generator Technology
- Dual Fuel, CO Shield®, ParaLINK®
- Gasoline Starting Watts
- 5500W
- Gasoline Running Watts
- 4000W
- Propane Starting Watts
- 5500W
- Propane Running Watts
- 3600W
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
- 45.8A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
- 33.3A
- Propane Starting Amps at 120V
- 45.8A
- Propane Running Amps at 120V
- 30A
- Volts
- 120
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- AC Receptacles
- (1) 120V 30A RV (TT-30R), (1) 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R)
- DC Operation
- Yes
- DC Receptacles
- (1) 12V 8A (Regulated Automotive)
- GFCI Receptacles
- No
- Covered Receptacles
- Yes
- Gasoline Run Time at 1/4 Load
- 13 h.
- Propane Run Time at 1/4 Load
- 16 h.
- Noise Level
- 70 dB(A)
- Inverter
- Open Frame
- Parallel Capability
- Yes
- Voltmeter
- Intelligauge with Power Meter
- Battery
- No
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Engine Brand
- Champion
- Engine Size
- 224cc
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke
- Engine Speed
- Variable
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline, Propane (LPG)
- Fuel Gauge
- Mechanical
- Gasoline Capacity
- 2.9 gal.
- Gasoline Tank Material
- Steel
- Engine Oil Type
- 10W-30
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 0.6 qt.
- Engine Oil Included
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut-Off
- Yes
- Wheels
- No
- PGMA Compliant
- G300-2023
- EPA Certified
- Yes
- CARB Compliant
- Yes
Measurements
- Length
- 21.3 in.
- Width
- 17.9 in.
- Height
- 17.9 in.
- Weight
- 84.7 lb.
Best-fit uses
- Home essentials
- RV power
- Tools and outdoor projects
Standout features
- Dual-fuel flexibility
- Clean inverter power
- Dual Fuel, CO Shield®, ParaLINK®
- Recoil start
- Parallel capable
- 3 Year Warranty
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