Champion 100416 - 8000/10000W Tri Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In a few words, the Champion 100416 is a portable generator perfectly suited for:

• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 100416

The Champion 100416 delivers 120/240V and benefits from a tri-fuel technology that allows it to run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When gasoline-powered, it enjoys a running wattage of 8,000W and a peak wattage of 10,000W. When propane-powered, it benefits from 7,200 rated watts and 9,000 peak watts. Its natural gas operation offers 7,000W of rated wattage and 8,750W of starting wattage.

With a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator features a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism, but also a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery included). Champion’s EZ Start Dial lets you intuitively start the engine with easy access to all the controls you need.

The 100416, with a fuel capacity of 8.5 gallons, reaches a run time of around 12.5 hours at 50% load utilizing gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.68 GPH). Alternatively, it can reach a run time of around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) with propane.

The quite high THD (<20%) of the 100416 makes it unsuitable for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 6 AC outlets:

Though it may not be labeled as 'RV Ready,' this Champion generator offers the benefit of hassle-free RV connectivity through its L5-30R receptacle, allowing you to easily power your RV with the assistance of an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 100416 is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

With dimensions of L27.6 x W28.2 x H26 in, the standard open frame design of the Champion 100416 provides stability and easy maintenance access to components, as well as good air circulation. The device has been designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use.

Even at 207 lbs, the generator is categorized as 'portable,' suggesting its movability, although its weight impede its portability. Still, once it is on the ground, its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle can easily solve the issue of low mobility and allow for easy relocation of the device.

Features

The 100416's control panel

For easy status and activity monitoring of the 100416, its control panel integrates a digital Intelligauge data center, offering insights into the voltage, power output and lifetime run hours.

Equipped with a built-in fuel gauge, the generator facilitates swift gas level checks.

In terms of security, the generator features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, ensuring peace of mind during its use.

The unit also benefits from the CO Shield™ technology, which monitors accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas produced by the engine's exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield™ detects elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine and illuminates a red LED.

Alongside the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) for quick setup, the Champion 100416 is bundled with additional accessories: natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, oil and funnel. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.