Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052)
Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052) is a portable generator from Champion, rated 3,800 running watts with 4,750 starting watts on gasoline (3,420 W on propane), measured at 68 dBA, with 120V output.
| Type | portable |
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| Fuel | gasoline, propane |
| Running watts (gas / LP for standby) | 3800 W |
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| Starting watts (gas) | 4750 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 3420 W |
| Starting watts (propane) | 4275 W |
| Noise level | 68 dBA |
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| Runtime at 50% load (gas) | 14 h |
| Fuel tank | 4.7 gal |
| Output voltage | 120V |
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| Start type | electric |
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| Engine displacement | 224 cc |
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What the numbers mean
- At 3,800 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.
- Runtime: 14 h at 50% load on the 4.7-gallon tank — roughly 22.4 h at 25% load (estimated) .
- Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $26 on gasoline at national average prices (assumptions).
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Frequently asked questions
What can the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052) run during an outage?
With 3,800 running watts on its best fuel, the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052) 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.
How long does the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052) run on a tank of gas?
About 14 hours at 50% load on its 4.7-gallon tank, per the manufacturer's rating. At a lighter 25% load, figure roughly 22.4 hours (estimated — fuel burn does not scale linearly with load).
What does the Champion 3800W Dual Fuel (201052) cost to run for a day?
Roughly $26 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on gasoline, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Sources
- www.championpowerequipment.com (retrieved 2026-07-23)