Champion 201161 - 12000/15000W Tri Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In a nutshell, the Champion 201161 is a powerful portable generator mostly geared towards:

• Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

In the forthcoming sections, you'll delve into its power characteristics, the various outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the additional features it boasts.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201161

The Champion 201161 delivers 120/240V and is equipped with a tri-fuel technology, enabling it to operate on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When powered by gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 12,000W and a peak wattage of 15,000W. Switching to propane provides 11,000 rated watts and 13,750 peak watts, while natural gas operation delivers 10,000W of rated wattage and 12,500W of starting wattage.

Operating with a noise level of 78 dBA (less noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator starts up via a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included).

Regarding its running time, the 201161, with a 11 gallons fuel capacity, can operate for around 9 hours at 50% load with a full tank of gasoline (fuel consumption around 1.22 GPH). When using propane, it can run for around 3.5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.34 GPH).

The powering of sensitive electronic devices with the 201161 is not recommended due to its high THD (<20%).

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 7 AC outlets:

Despite not having the 'RV Ready' status, this Champion generator provides the benefit of convenient RV compatibility through its L5-30R receptacle, enabling you to easily power your RV using an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, the 201161'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 L32.7 x W33.7 x H33.1 in, the Champion 201161 boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The design is ideal for rough environments and demanding outdoor use.

Although this generator is technically considered 'portable' (in the sense that it can be moved), its 331 lbs make it incredibly difficult 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.

The generator comes with an additional safety feature, a lift hook on the top of its frame, which is helpful during its transport, loading and unloading.

Features

The 201161's control panel

For easy status and activity monitoring of the 201161, its control panel integrates a digital Intelligauge data center, offering insights into the lifetime run hours, power output, frequency and voltage.

The built-in fuel gauge of the generator ensures simple and quick gas level assessments.

Security-wise, this product benefits from an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), which gives you a complete peace of mind when using it.

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.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Champion 201161 features extra accessories: oil, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, funnel and propane hose.