Champion 7500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201281 7,500 W dual-fuel portable generator — 9,375 W starting / 7,500 W running on gasoline, 6,750 W on LP, 74 dB(A) at 23 feet, 439cc, Gasoline 10 h.; Propane 5.5 h. at 1/2 load, CO Shield, 205 lb.
Champion’s ultra-powerful 7500-watt generator with electric start features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Equipped with Dual Fuel, allowing the 439cc engine to run on either gasoline or propane. Featuring Intelligauge, Volt Guard™ and Cold Start Technology, it provides up to 10 hours of run time on gasoline or 5.5 hours on propane.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 9,375 W starting / 7,500 W running. Propane: 8,400 W starting / 6,750 W running.
- Engine. 439cc, Champion 4-stroke (no named series published).
- Fuel and run time. 7.7 gal tank, Gasoline 10 h.; Propane 5.5 h. at 1/2 load.
- Sound. 74 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil, electric.
- Outlets. (2) GFCI 120V Duplex (5-20R); (1) 120V Locking (L5-30R); (1) 120/240V Locking (L14-30R).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 28.9 in. L x 27.7 in. W x 26.1 in. H, 205 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty (Home Depot listing advertises a 'Free 3-Year Warranty' promotion -- dealer framing, same 3-year term).
- Emissions. EPA certified; PGMA Compliant G300-2018.
Note on the 30 A outlet. The 30 A receptacle on this machine is a locking outlet, not the TT-30R an RV cord plugs into. If you are powering a coach you will need an adapter, or a model with a proper RV receptacle — ask and we will point you at one.
Altitude — this matters more than the sticker suggests
Champion's own operator's manual for this machine states that engine power and generator output are reduced by about 3.5% for every 1,000 ft of elevation above sea level. That sentence is in the manual, not on the product page, and it is the number that decides whether this generator does what you bought it for.
- Denver, ~5,280 ft: about 18% off — roughly 6,114 W instead of 7,500 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 5,916 W instead of 7,500 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 5,662 W instead of 7,500 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 5,138 W instead of 7,500 W.
It needs a high-altitude jet here, and we can get it. Champion makes a high-altitude carburetor main jet for this model covering 3281-9843 ft. (1000-3000 m) — part 100071140, for carburetor code 100713881. Colorado Springs is 6,035 ft, so on the Front Range this is not optional if you want the machine to run properly. Champion does not sell these jets on the shelf — the manual tells you to contact their technical support. Buy the generator from us and we will sort the jet out with it, matched to the carburetor code stamped on your actual unit.
One warning worth repeating. Champion is explicit that a high-altitude jet must not be run below its minimum altitude — “Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine.” If you take the machine back down to sea level, the standard jet goes back in.
Manual. Champion publishes the full operator’s manual for this model, including the high-altitude section quoted above: 201281 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion’s ultra-powerful 7500-watt generator with electric start features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Equipped with Dual Fuel, allowing the 439cc engine to run on either gasoline or propane. Featuring Intelligauge, Volt Guard™ and Cold Start Technology, it provides up to 10 hours of run time on gasoline or 5.5 hours on propane.
- Dual Fuel — Operate your 7500-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Electric Start — Power up the 439cc Champion engine with the handy rocker switch, battery included
- Intelligauge — Keep track of voltage, hertz and run-time hours to easily monitor output and track maintenance intervals
- Powerful — At 9375 starting watts and 7500 running watts on gasoline and 8400 starting watts and 6750 running watts on propane, trust Volt Guard™ to protect your generator from electrical voltage spikes
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 201281 7500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield® is the perfect combination of versatility and convenience. Whether you need power for your home or next project, Champion Power Equipment makes powering your life more convenient than ever. The convenient electric start includes a battery, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Easily monitor power output and track maintenance intervals with Intelligauge, which allows you to keep track of voltage, hertz and run-time hours. Designed with a low oil shut-off switch, this unit includes 1.2-quarts of 10W-30 oil. Operate your Dual-Fuel generator right out of the box on gasoline or propane, and easily switch fuels with our patented fuel selector switch that allows for safe switching between fuel sources. Using gasoline, the 439cc Champion engine produces 9375 starting watts and 7500 running watts, and will run for 10 hours at 50% load when the 7.7-gallon fuel tank is full. It produces 8400 starting watts and 6750 running watts, and will run for 5.5 hours at 50% load when using a 20-pound propane tank. Also included is a 6.5-foot propane hose with a built-in regulator. With a noise level of 74 dBA from 23 feet, which is a bit louder than a vacuum, this machine can provide home backup in an outage, plus the Volt Guard™ protects your generator from electrical voltage spikes. Plenty of outlets are available, with a 120V 30A locking outlet (L5-30R), a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R) as well as two 120V 20A GFCI protected household duplex outlets (5-20R). Champion’s thoughtful packaging and clear directions make setup hassle free, plus the foldaway U-shaped handle makes it easy to store, while the never-flat tires in the included wheel kit make transport a cinch. Buy this EPA certified generator with confidence – Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase with a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300-2018.