Champion 201463 - 6250/7850W Dual Fuel Generator

In summary, the Champion 201463 is a portable generator especially useful for:

• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

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 201463

With its dual-fuel technology, the Champion 201463 delivers 120/240V, and offers power and flexibility. Running on gasoline, it boasts a running wattage of 6,250W and a peak wattage of 7,850W. When powered by propane, it delivers 5,600 running watts and 7,050 peak watts.

Operating with a noise level of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), the generator starts up via a manual recoil starter system.

With a fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons, the 201463 can operate for around 11 hours at 50% load using gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.7 GPH), or for around 6.5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.72 GPH) using propane.

The quite high THD (<20%) of the 201463 makes it unsuitable for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 5 AC outlets:

As it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201463 is transfer switch ready: in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household.

Portability

With dimensions of L28.2 x W27.2 x H25 in, the traditional open frame design of the Champion 201463 ensures stability while allowing easy maintenance access to components and promoting effective air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Since the generator weighs 166 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). However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The 201463's control panel

For convenient monitoring of its status and activity, the control panel of the 201463 includes an Intelligauge meter, displaying voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours information.

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

Regarding security, the generator comes with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), providing peace of mind during operation. 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.

Besides the classic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to get you promptly started, the Champion 201463 also comes with some accessories: oil, propane hose and funnel are included. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.