Champion 8000-Watt Wireless Remote Start Home Backup Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201506 8,000 W portable generator — 10,000 W starting / 8,000 W running on gasoline, 74 dB(A) at 23 feet, 458cc, 10 hr at 1/2 load, CO Shield, 198.4 lb.
Our 8000-watt generator with remote key fob allows you to start and stop your generator from up to 80 feet away and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The 458cc Champion engine with electric start and included battery has all the power you need for home backup during an outage or your next project.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 10,000 W starting / 8,000 W running.
- Engine. 458cc, Champion 4-stroke, 3600 RPM.
- Fuel and run time. 7.7 gal tank, 10 hours at 1/2 load.
- Sound. 74 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil, electric, wireless remote.
- Outlets. (1) 120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R); (1) 120/240V 33.3A (14-50R); (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. 28.8 in. L x 27.4 in. W x 25.8 in. H, 198.4 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes. Champion's own page does not state 49-state vs CARB.
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 6,522 W instead of 8,000 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 6,310 W instead of 8,000 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 6,040 W instead of 8,000 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 5,480 W instead of 8,000 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 6000-8000 ft. (1828.8-2438.4 m) — part 16161-000009, for carburetor code 16100-000082. 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: 201506 operator’s manual (PDF).
Our 8000-watt generator with remote key fob allows you to start and stop your generator from up to 80 feet away and features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. The 458cc Champion engine with electric start and included battery has all the power you need for home backup during an outage or your next project.
- Wireless Remote Start — Start and stop with ease from up to 80 feet away with the included wireless remote key fob, plus, features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Ultra-Powerful — At 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts, enjoy up to 10 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 74 dBA from 23 feet
- Electric Start — Trust the reliable 458cc Champion engine with its battery-included electric start feature and built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather
- Covered Outlets — Two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets, a 120/240V 30A locking outlet and a 120/240V 33.3A outlet, plus Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 201506 8000-Watt Portable Generator with CO Shield® is designed with your safety and convenience in mind. A cost-effective solution that delivers power and peace of mind, this generator will provide all the backup power you need for power outages and emergencies. For projects, the 458cc Champion single-cylinder OHV engine has what it takes to handle a multiple of power tools and large equipment you need to get the job done. Champion’s got convenience covered. Starting and stopping your generator from up to 80 feet away with the wireless remote key fob is a snap. The convenient electric start includes a battery, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Champion’s Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours. The foldaway easy-grip handle and included wheel kit with never-flat tires make it a cinch to move your power where you need it. At 10,000 starting watts and 8000 running watts, this unit can handle it all in an outage – lights, refrigerator, modem/router, security system, window AC, furnace blower, TV, computer, phone charger and more. Not only that, but the Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. All the outlets have covers to protect them from moisture and dirt and include two 120V 20A GFCI protected duplex household outlets (5-20R), a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R), and a 120/240V 33.3A outlet (14-50R). Fill up the 7.7-gallon tank of gasoline, and enjoy up to 10 hours of power at 50% load. From 23 feet, the noise level is 74 dBA, a bit louder than a vacuum cleaner. Designed with a low oil shut-off switch, this unit has a 1.2-quart oil capacity (recommended 10W-30). This generator is EPA certified. Buy with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back your purchase up 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.