Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201505 5,500 W dual-fuel portable generator — 6,875 W starting / 5,500 W running on gasoline, 5,000 W on LP, 74 dB(A) at 23 feet, 389cc, 11 h. on gasoline; 6.5 h. on propane at 1/2 load, CO Shield, 170 lb.
Champion’s powerful 5500-watt generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Equipped with Dual Fuel, allowing the 389cc engine to run on either gasoline or propane, it provides up to 11 hours of run time on gasoline or 6.5 hours on propane.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 6,875 W starting / 5,500 W running. Propane: 6,250 W starting / 5,000 W running.
- Engine. 389cc, Champion 4-stroke, 3600 RPM.
- Fuel and run time. 7.7 gal tank, 11 h. on gasoline; 6.5 h. on propane at 1/2 load.
- Sound. 74 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (1) 120/240V 23A Locking (L14-30R); (2) 120V 20A GFCI Duplex (5-20R).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 28.3 in. L x 27.4 in. W x 25.6 in. H, 170 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes; PGMA Compliant G300-2023. 49-state vs CARB not stated.
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 4,484 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 4,338 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 4,152 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 3,768 W instead of 5,500 W.
Read this before you buy it for the Front Range. Champion publishes a high-altitude main jet for this model, but it covers 1000-3000 ft. (305-914 m) — and Colorado Springs is 6,035 ft. Champion offers no jetting above that band for this particular unit. It will still run, with the power loss in the table above, but you would be outside the range Champion supports. If this generator is going to live above 6,000 ft, talk to us first: there are models in this same line that Champion does jet for your elevation, and we would rather sell you one of those.
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: 201505 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion’s powerful 5500-watt generator features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Equipped with Dual Fuel, allowing the 389cc engine to run on either gasoline or propane, it provides up to 11 hours of run time on gasoline or 6.5 hours on propane.
- Dual Fuel — Operate your 5500-watt portable generator right out of the box on either gasoline or propane, plus the unit holds 1.2-quarts of oil (included) and has a low oil shut-off switch.
- Volt Guard™ — Prevents overloads and keeps your valuable equipment safe from voltage spikes, plus a voltmeter allows you to monitor power output at a glance
- Intelligauge — Keep track of voltage, frequency and run-time hours to easily monitor output and track maintenance intervals, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system.
- Powerful — At 6875 starting watts and 5500 running watts on gasoline and 6250 starting watts and 5000 running watts on propane, trust Volt Guard™ to protect your appliances from electrical voltage spikes
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts.
The Champion Power Equipment 201505 5500-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. Easily monitor power output and track maintenance intervals with Intelligauge, which allows you to keep track of voltage, frequency and run-time hours. Designed with a low oil shut-off sensor, 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 patent pending fuel select dial that allows for safe switching between fuel sources. Using gasoline, the 389cc Champion engine produces 6875 starting watts and 5500 running watts, and will run for 11 hours at 50% load when the 7.7-gallon fuel tank is full. It produces 6250 starting watts and 5000 running watts, and will run for 6.5 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 appliances from electrical voltage spikes. All the outlets have covers for protection and include a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R) as well as two 120V 20A GFCI protected household duplex outlets (5-20R). Buy this EPA 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.