Champion 201417 - 9000/11000W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In a nutshell, the Champion 201417 is a powerful portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• Small homeowners in search of a full power backup solution
• Tailgating and campground aficionados with the desire of enjoying power anywhere they go
• Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level

Over the following sections, you'll uncover its power characteristics, the selection of outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it includes.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201417

Thanks to its dual-fuel technology, the Champion 201417 delivers 120/240V and offers power and versatility. When gasoline-powered, it benefits from a running wattage of 9,000W and a peak wattage of 11,000W. When propane-powered, it has 8,100 rated watts and 11,000 peak watts. The impressive running wattage makes this unit one of the biggest inverter generators currently on the market.

At a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than an office), this inverter generator can be started via a manual recoil starter system, or an intuitive and practical electric starter (battery included).

In terms of its run time capability, the 201417, furnished with a 6.08 gallons fuel tank, can maintain operations for up to 15 hours on a full tank of gasoline (with fuel consumption averaging 0.41 gallons per hour). It also provides up to 8 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.59 GPH) of operation with propane.

Sensitive electronics can be safely plugged in the AC outlets, as the 201417 produces a clean sine wave, with a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 6 AC outlets:

Furthermore, it showcases 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which you may charge your batteries with ease.

With its 14-50R outlet, this Champion unit is RV-ready for owners with a 50-amp service in their RVs. In addition, since it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201417 is tailored to be transfer switch ready, making it easy to connect it to your breaker box for home power support during outages.

Portability

With its enclosed inverter generator design (L28.3 x W28.8 x H27.5 in), the Champion 201417 offers superior aesthetics and operates with minimized noise levels, distinguishing itself from standard, open frame generators. This type of design is the most modern and convenient way to recreationally generate power.

Since the generator weighs 205.1 lbs, it will be incredibly difficult to manually lift it and transport it, even though it is technically considered to 'be portable' (in the sense that it is movable). Nevertheless, the restricted maneuverability is counteracted by its set of wheels (⌀8") and its folding handle, enabling easy shifting once the generator is set in place.

Features

The 201417's control panel

With a digital Intelligauge data center integrated into its control panel, the 201417 provides real-time insights into the frequency, lifetime run hours, voltage and power output, enabling easy monitoring of its status and activity.

In addition to this info, the device’s light indicator will display if its oil levels are insufficient.

Thanks to its built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator allows you to quickly, conveniently, and easily check the gas level at a glance.

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

Alongside the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) for quick setup, the Champion 201417 is bundled with additional accessories: propane hose, funnel, oil and tool kit.