Champion 7500W with 50A Outlet (100813) vs Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281)
Both units carry the same best-fuel running rating: 7,500 W. The Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane) where the Champion 7500W with 50A Outlet (100813) runs on gasoline. The Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) runs longer at half load — 10 hours on its 7.7-gallon tank vs 8 hours.
| Champion 7500W with 50A Outlet (100813) | Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 7500 W | 7500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 9375 W | 9375 W |
| Running watts (propane) | — | 6750 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | — | 8400 W |
| Noise level | 74 dBA | 74 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 8 h | 10 h |
| Fuel tank | 5.7 gal | 7.7 gal |
| Output voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | 50 A | — |
| Outlets | 4x GFCI 5-20R, L14-30R, 14-50R | 2x GFCI 5-20R duplex, L5-30R, L14-30R |
| Start type | electric | electric |
| CO safety shutoff | — | Yes |
| Engine displacement | 420 cc | 439 cc |
| Weight | — | 205 lb |
| Warranty | 3 yr | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which costs less to run, the Champion 7500W with 50A Outlet (100813) or the Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281)?
Estimated fuel for 24 hours at about 50% load: $55 on gasoline for the Champion 7500W with 50A Outlet (100813) vs $59 on gasoline for the Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281), at national average prices. These are spec-sheet-derived estimates — the assumptions are on the methodology page, and different fuels make this a cost comparison, not an efficiency ranking.
Where do these specifications come from?
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