Champion 201507 - 8500/10625W Dual Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In summary, the Champion 201507 is a powerful portable generator especially useful for:

• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201507

With its dual-fuel technology, the Champion 201507 delivers 120/240V, and offers power and flexibility. Running on gasoline, it boasts a running wattage of 8,500W and a peak wattage of 10,625W. When powered by propane, it delivers 7,650 running watts and 9,565 peak watts.

Featuring a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a shower), the generator is equipped with both a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism and a simple and elegant electric starter (battery included) for starting.

With a fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons, the 201507 can operate for around 10 hours at 50% load using gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.77 GPH), or for around 5 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.94 GPH) using propane.

Given the 201507's high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 20%, it is advisable to avoid using it to power sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 6 AC outlets:

While this Champion generator is not RV Ready, its L5-30R receptacle can be used for a simple RV connection with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, as the 201507 holds a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: you'll easily be able to connect it to your breaker box to power your home during a power outage.

Portability

With its L28.9 x W27.7 x H26.1 in dimensions, the open frame structure of the Champion 201507 provides stability, simplified maintenance access to components, and better air cooling than enclosed units. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Despite its weight of 209 lbs, the generator is still considered 'portable,' meaning it is movable, although its heftiness may restrict portability in certain environments or require additional considerations for transportation and setup. Nevertheless, it can still be moved quite conveniently with the help of its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, once it is placed on the ground.

Features

The 201507's control panel

The 201507's control center features an Intelligauge meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data to aid you with the monitoring of its status and activity.

With its built-in fuel gauge, the generator provides quick and convenient gas level checks.

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

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Champion 201507's package also includes these accessories: oil, funnel and propane hose.