Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) vs Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533)
The Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533) is the more powerful unit: 3,800 running watts against 3,500 — about 8% more capacity for the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533). The Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) runs longer at half load — 14 hours on its 4.7-gallon tank vs 8 hours.
| Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) | Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3500 W | 3800 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 4000 W | 4750 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3150 W | 3420 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 3600 W | 4275 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA | 68 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 14 h | 8 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal | — |
| Output voltage | 120V | — |
| Start type | recoil | electric |
| Engine displacement | 224 cc | 224 cc |
| Weight | 108 lb | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 yr |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 3500W Dual Fuel (201213) or the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533)?
The Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (76533), at 3,800 running watts on its best fuel versus 3,500 W. Remember that dual-fuel and natural-gas ratings are lower than gasoline ratings — the comparison table shows the published per-fuel figures.
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