Champion 4000W DH Open-Frame Inverter (100302) vs Champion 4500W Inverter (200986)
Both units carry the same best-fuel running rating: 3,500 W. The Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) is the quieter of the two (61 dBA vs 64 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances).
| Champion 4000W DH Open-Frame Inverter (100302) | Champion 4500W Inverter (200986) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | inverter | inverter |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3500 W | 3500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4000 W | 4500 W |
| Noise level | 64 dBA | 61 dBA |
| Runtime at 25% load (gas) | 17 h | 14 h |
| Fuel tank | 2.9 gal | 2.3 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V | 120V |
| Start type | recoil | — |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 212 cc |
| Weight | 81.5 lb | 95 lb |
| Warranty | — | 3 yr |
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