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

In summary, the Champion 201161 is a powerful portable generator especially useful for:

• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

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 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.

With a noise rating of 78 dBA (less noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator features a hassle-free and practical electric starter (battery included).

The 201161, with a fuel capacity of 11 gallons, reaches a run time of around 9 hours at 50% load utilizing gasoline (fuel consumption around 1.22 GPH). Alternatively, it can reach a run time of around 3.5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.34 GPH) with propane.

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

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 7 AC outlets:

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, thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201161 is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

With a size of L32.7 x W33.7 x H33.1 in, the Champion 201161 features an open frame design, providing stability and simplified maintenance access to components, enhancing air circulation. The generator is designed for ideal use outdoors and in rough environments.

Despite its 331 lbs, the generator falls under the category of 'portable,' signifying its movability, although its weight may hinder easy portability. Nevertheless, thanks to its wheel kit (⌀12") and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

In addition, the device is equipped with a lift hook on the top of its frame, which provides extra safety during the loading, unloading and transport of the generator.

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, voltage, frequency and power output.

The generator allows for a quick, easy and convenient assessment of its gas level, as it is equipped with a built-in fuel gauge.

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.

Apart from the typical documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), which lets you start it right away, the Champion 201161 also is packed along with the following accessories: funnel, oil, propane hose and natural gas hose with NPT adapter.