Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter (100263)

Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter (100263) is a inverter generator from Champion, rated 3,100 running watts with 3,400 starting watts on gasoline (2,790 W on propane), measured at 59 dBA, with 120V output.

General
Type	inverter
Fuel	gasoline, propane

Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)	3100 W
Starting watts (gas)	3400 W
Running watts (propane)	2790 W
Starting watts (propane)	3060 W

Performance
Noise level	59 dBA
Runtime at 25% load (gas)	7.5 h
Fuel tank	1.6 gal

Electrical
Output voltage	120V
Outlets	TT-30R, 2x 5-20R, 12V DC

Features
Start type	electric
Parallel capable	Yes

Engine
Engine displacement	192 cc

Physical
Weight	95.7 lb

What the numbers mean

At 3,100 running watts on its best fuel, this unit covers outage essentials — a refrigerator, lights, electronics, and a furnace fan or sump pump via extension cords — but not large 240 V appliances.
Runs on gasoline, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly 10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the published per-fuel ratings.

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Frequently asked questions

What can the Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter (100263) run during an outage?

With 3,100 running watts on its best fuel, the Champion 3400W Dual Fuel Inverter (100263) covers outage essentials — a refrigerator, lights, electronics, and a furnace fan or sump pump via extension cords — but not large 240 V appliances. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.

Sources

norwall.com (retrieved 2026-07-23)