Champion 201267 - 3550/4450W Portable Generator

Description

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In summary, the Champion 201267 is a portable generator especially useful for:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• People occasionally participating in outdoor fairs, festivals or events
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials

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 201267

Running on gasoline, the Champion 201267 operates with a 224 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120V, with a running wattage of 3,550W and a peak wattage of 4,450W.

Enjoying a noise rating of 68 dBA (less noisy than a normal conversation), this generator gets running thanks to a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism.

Thanks to a fuel capacity of 4.7 gallons, the 201267 can operate for around 14 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.34 GPH).

The powering of sensitive electronic devices with the 201267 is not recommended due to its high THD (<20%).

Outlets

The control panel features 4 AC outlets as follows:

Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R)

120V 30A (L5-30R) receptacle

120V 30A (TT-30R) receptacle

With its TT-30R receptacle (TT as in 'Travel Trailer'), this Champion generator is RV Ready.

Portability

At L24.4 x W23.9 x H22.5 in, the Champion 201267 boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Despite its 104.5 lbs, the generator falls under the category of 'portable,' signifying its movability, although its weight may hinder easy portability. Still, once it is on the ground, its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle can easily solve the issue of low mobility and allow for easy relocation of the device.

Features

The 201267's control panel

Integrated into the control center of the 201267 are an Intelligauge meter, offering voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours readings, facilitating the monitoring of its status and activity.

The inclusion of a built-in fuel gauge in the generator streamlines gas level checks for quick and convenient assessments.

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.

In addition to the traditional documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to help you get started promptly, the Champion 201267 also includes several accessories: cover, oil and funnel. An official running cover is also available, as a separate purchase.

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The Champion 201267 versus other generators

The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Champion 201267 compare to generators of similar power (between 3500 and 4500 W).

• With a dry weight of 104.5 lbs, the Champion 201267 sits comfortably within the expected weight range for devices generating 3500 to 4500 rated watts. If weight is an important consideration for you, the Genmax GM4600iAEFIC stands out as one of the top contenders in this power category, with a dry weight of 58.4 pounds.
• Among the generators of a comparable running wattage, this generator with a lowest noise of 68 dBA can be judged as noisy. If you'd like a less noisy alternative, the Westinghouse iGen4500DF is a strong contender. It boasts a noise rating of 52 dBA, placing it among the quietest generators in its power category.
• Since the 201267 boasts with a run time of around 14 hours at 50% load, it can be safely judged as a device of a higher run time than most generators of a comparable output. If prolonged run time is essential to your needs, you could consider the Predator 4375, which offers one of the highest autonomy among devices with similar power output, lasting around 16 hours.
• The run time is important, but also hugely depends on the capacity of the fuel tank and doesn't mean much if we don't talk about fuel consumption as well. Among devices of similar power, this generator has one of the better fuel efficiency, with consumption rates of around 0.34 GPH (gallon per hour) at 50% load. If you wish to acquire one of the most gasoline efficient products of this power range, the Westinghouse iGen4500DF, with a fuel consumption of 0.23 GPH could be in your good books.

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The bottom line

Features and Specifications

Unlike many websites, we did our best to research each of the specs above. That being said, we are not immune to making the occasional mistake or omission. Should you notice any missing or incorrect values, don't hesitate to suggest improvements so we can address the issue.

About Champion Power Equipment

Founded in 2003, the Champion Power Equipment is a US based power equipment manufacturer. The relatively small company has made a name for itself both in the portable generator industry, but also the power equipment sector in general, with a particular focus on heavy duty equipment, such as log cutters, snow blowers, chipper shredders, etc. All of their products are engineered in the US. However, the company does not provide information on the origin of their components.

Warranty Information

The Champion 201267 is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Champion generators, please consult Champion's warranty policies (opens in a new tab). Alternatively, you can also contact their Customer Support: 1-877-338-0999.

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