Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) vs Westinghouse WGen7500
Both units carry the same best-fuel running rating: 7,500 W. The Westinghouse WGen7500 is the quieter of the two (72 dBA vs 74 dBA — though manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances). The Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane) where the Westinghouse WGen7500 runs on gasoline.
| Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) | Westinghouse WGen7500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 7500 W | 7500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 9375 W | 9500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 6750 W | — |
| Starting watts (propane) | 8400 W | — |
| Noise level | 74 dBA | 72 dBA |
| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 10 h | — |
| Fuel tank | 7.7 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Output voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| Transfer-switch-ready outlet | — | 30 A |
| Outlets | 2x GFCI 5-20R duplex, L5-30R, L14-30R | — |
| Start type | electric | remote electric |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes | — |
| Engine displacement | 439 cc | 420 cc |
| Weight | 205 lb | 196 lb |
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