Champion · Portable generator
201438
12,500 starting watts and 10,000 running watts with gasoline, propane, natural gas operation · 8 h. · 74 dB(A).
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The important numbers, at a glance.
Up to 12,500 starting watts
12,500W starting
11,250W starting
10,000W starting
Manufacturer runtime
8 h.
Operating volume
74 dB(A)
Energy source
Gasoline, Propane (LPG), Natural Gas (NG)
7.7 gal. fuel capacity
231 lb.
Unit weight
29 in. × 28.5 in. × 25.8 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
120/240 · 60Hz
Connection details are included in the full specification table below.
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Manufacturer overview
Features Tri-Fuel 10,000-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 500cc Champion engine with the handy rocker switch, battery included Intelligauge Track voltage, frequency, session run time, and total run time to monitor output and track maintenance intervals, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system Powerful Gasoline: 12,500 starting watts and 10,000 running watts, propane: 11,250 starting watts and 9000 running watts, natural gas: 10,000 starting watts and 8000 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 201438 10,000-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 on
Specifications
- Portable Generator Technology
- Tri Fuel, CO Shield®
- Gasoline Starting Watts
- 12500W
- Gasoline Running Watts
- 10000W
- Propane Starting Watts
- 11250W
- Propane Running Watts
- 9000W
- Natural Gas Starting Watts
- 10000W
- Natural Gas Running Watts
- 8000W
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
- 104.2A
- Gasoline Starting Amps at 240V
- 52.1A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
- 83.3A
- Gasoline Running Amps at 240V
- 41.7A
- Propane Starting Amps at 120V
- 93.8A
- Propane Starting Amps at 240V
- 46.9A
- Propane Running Amps at 120V
- 75A
- Propane Running Amps at 240V
- 37.7A
- Natural Gas Starting Amps at 120V
- 83.3A
- Natural Gas Starting Amps at 240V
- 41.7A
- Natural Gas Running Amps at 120V
- 66.7A
- Natural Gas Running Amps at 240V
- 33.1A
- Volts
- 120/240
- Frequency
- 60Hz
- AC Receptacles
- (1) 120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R), (1) 120/240V 42A (14-50R), (2) 120V AC 20A GFCI Duplex (5-20R)
- DC Operation
- No
- GFCI Receptacles
- Yes
- Covered Receptacles
- Yes
- Gasoline Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 8 h.
- Propane Run Time at 1/2 Load
- 3 h.
- Noise Level
- 74 dB(A)
- Inverter
- No
- Voltmeter
- Intelligauge
- Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Yes
- Battery
- Yes
- Start Type
- Recoil, Electric
- Engine Brand
- Champion
- Engine Size
- 500cc
- Engine Type
- 4-stroke
- Engine Speed
- 3600
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline, Propane (LPG), Natural Gas (NG)
- Fuel Gauge
- Mechanical
- Gasoline Capacity
- 7.7 gal.
- Gasoline Tank Material
- Steel
- Engine Oil Type
- 10W-30
- Engine Oil Capacity
- 1.4 qt.
- Engine Oil Included
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut-Off
- Yes
- Wheels
- Yes
- Wheel Type
- Solid
- Wheel Diameter
- 9.5 in.
- PGMA Compliant
- G300-2023
- EPA Certified
- Yes
Measurements
- Length
- 29 in.
- Width
- 28.5 in.
- Height
- 25.8 in.
- Weight
- 231 lb.
Best-fit uses
- Whole-home essentials
- Major appliances and pumps
- Emergency backup
Standout features
- Tri-fuel flexibility
- Tri Fuel, CO Shield®
- Recoil, Electric start
- 3 Year Warranty
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