Champion 201160 - 12000/15000W Portable Generator With Electric Start

To sum up, the Champion 201160 is a powerful portable generator tailored for professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working..

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201160

With a 717 cc V-Twin engine, the Champion 201160 operates on gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 12,000W and a starting wattage of 15,000W.

Enjoying a noise rating of 78 dBA (less noisy than a vacuum cleaner), this generator gets running thanks to a simple and elegant electric starter (battery included).

Equipped with a 11 gallons fuel tank, the 201160 ensures continuous operation for around 9 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel usage approximately 1.22 gallons per hour).

The 201160 is unsuitable for the powering of sensitive electronic devices due to its high THD (<20%).

Outlets

The control panel features 7 AC outlets as follows:

While not classified as 'RV Ready,' this Champion generator can still provides the advantage of RV connection via its L5-30R receptacle, ensuring power supply to your RV with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, since it boasts a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201160 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, ensuring easy integration with your breaker box to provide backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

At L33 x W33.7 x H33.1 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Champion 201160 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 328.7 lbs make may make it challenging to manually lift and transport. Despite the restricted maneuverability, its wheel kit (⌀12") and its folding handle provides a solution, allowing for convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Further safety during transport, loading and unloading of the device is provided by a lift hook, which is placed on the top of the generator's frame.

Features

The 201160's control panel

One of the many 201160's features is the digital Intelligauge data center, included in its control panel, which conveniently provides information on the lifetime run hours, frequency, power output and voltage and thus, helps you monitor its activity and status.

With its built-in fuel gauge, the generator provides quick and convenient gas level checks.

From a security standpoint, the product offers an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), allowing you to use it with a peace of mind. Champion's built-in surge protector (Volt Guard™) safeguards your equipment and appliances against voltage spikes.

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.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Champion 201160's package also includes these accessories: oil and funnel.