Champion · Portable generator
201285
1,500 starting watts and 1,200 running watts with gasoline operation · 10 h. · 65 dB(A).
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The important numbers, at a glance.
Up to 1,500 starting watts
1,500W starting
Manufacturer runtime
10 h.
Operating volume
65 dB(A)
Energy source
Gasoline
1.46 gal. fuel capacity
58 lb.
Unit weight
18.1 in. × 14.1 in. × 16.9 in.
Length × width × height
- Warranty
- 3 Year Warranty
- Starting
- Recoil
- Status
- Listed in Champion U.S. catalog
Starting system
Recoil
Power system
Conventional alternator
Protection
CO Shield® · Low-oil shutdown
Electrical
120 · 60Hz
(1) 120V Duplex (5-20R)
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Manufacturer overview
Features Design for Safety Includes a 120V 20A covered household duplex outlet, a low oil shut-off switch and holds 0.4-quarts of oil (recommended 10W-30) Powerful At 1500 starting watts and 1200 running watts, enjoy up to 10 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 65 dBA from 23 feet Intelligauge Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system Convenient Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather Champion Support Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts Description The Champion Power Equipment 201285 1200-Watt Multi-Purpose Portable Generator with CO Shield® is designed with your safety and convenience in mind, and is the perfect “what if” generator. At 1500 starting watts and 1200 running watts, this rugged generator with its durable steel frame is easy to transport and provides just what you need for RV use, camping, tailgating, boating, hunting, weekend trips, family vacations and small jobs around the house. The next time there’s an outage, the 79cc Champion single-cylinder OHV engine will provide the power you n
Specifications
- Portable Generator Technology
- CO Shield®
- Gasoline Starting Watts
- 1500W
- Gasoline Running Watts
- 1200W
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
- 12.5A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
- 10A
- Volts
- 120
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- Receptacles
- (1) 120V Duplex (5-20R)
- DC Operation
- No
- GFCI Receptacles
- No
- Covered Receptacles
- Yes
- Gasoline Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 10 h.
- Noise Level
- 65 dB(A)
- Inverter
- No
- Voltmeter
- Intelligauge
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- No
- Battery
- No
- Start Type
- Recoil
- Engine Brand
- Champion
- Engine Size
- 79cc
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke
- Engine Speed
- 3600
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Fuel Gauge
- Mechanical
- Gasoline Capacity
- 1.46 gal.
- Gasoline Tank Material
- Steel
- Engine Oil Type
- 10W-30
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 0.37 qt.
- Engine Oil Included
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut-Off
- Yes
- Wheels
- No
- PGMA Compliant
- G300-2018
- EPA Certified
- Yes
Measurements
- Length
- 18.1 in.
- Width
- 14.1 in.
- Height
- 16.9 in.
- Weight
- 58 lb.
Best-fit uses
- Camping and tailgating
- Electronics and small appliances
- Light emergency power
Standout features
- CO Shield®
- Recoil start
- 3 Year Warranty
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