Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) vs Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel
The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel is the more powerful unit: 9,500 running watts against 7,500 — about 21% more capacity for the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel. The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel offers more fuel flexibility (gasoline, propane, natural gas) where the Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) runs on gasoline and propane.
| Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) | Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | portable | portable |
| Fuel | gasoline, propane | gasoline, propane, natural-gas |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 7500 W | 9500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 9375 W | 12500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 6750 W | 8500 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 8400 W | 11200 W |
| Running watts (natural gas) | — | 7500 W |
| Starting watts (natural gas) | — | 9500 W |
| Noise level | 74 dBA | 74 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 | — | 50 A |
| Outlets | 2x GFCI 5-20R duplex, L5-30R, L14-30R | — |
| Start type | electric | remote electric |
| CO safety shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Engine displacement | 439 cc | 457 cc |
| Weight | 205 lb | 215 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Champion 7500W Dual Fuel with CO Shield (201281) or the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel?
The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Tri-Fuel, at 9,500 running watts on its best fuel versus 7,500 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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