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 be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

The subsequent sections will explore in detail its power characteristics, the diverse outlets it provides, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it offers.

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.

Featuring a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), the generator is equipped with both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a user-friendly and hassle-free electric starter (battery included) for starting. Champion’s EZ Start Dial lets you intuitively start the engine with easy access to all the controls you need.

With a fuel capacity of 8.5 gallons, the 100416 can operate for around 12.5 hours at 50% load using gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.68 GPH), or for around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) using propane.

As the 100416 exhibits a THD of less than 20%, which is high, it is best avoided for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features 6 AC outlets as follows:

This Champion generator features an L5-30R receptacle, enabling an easy RV connection via an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. However, it is still not quite RV ready. Besides, the 100416's twist-lock L14-30R receptacle makes it transfer switch ready, enabling hassle-free connection to your breaker box for powering your home during outages.

Portability

At L27.6 x W28.2 x H26 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Champion 100416 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Even at 207 lbs, the generator is categorized as 'portable,' suggesting its movability, although its weight may impede its portability. However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

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 power output, lifetime run hours and voltage.

Featuring a built-in fuel gauge, the generator offers quick, convenient, and easy gas level checks at a glance.

As far as security is concerned, the generator comes with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), providing peace of mind during 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.

Beyond the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to assist with setup, the Champion 100416 ships with supplementary accessories: funnel, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, oil and propane hose. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.