Champion 201438 Details and Specifications
10000 Watt Champion Tri-Fuel Generator
10000 Running Watts 12500 Starting Watts CO Shield Tri-Fuel Runs on Gas, LP, NG
EPA Emissions. Not for Sale in California.
Enjoy exceptional power and fuel choice flexibility with the 10000 Watt Champion Tri-Fuel Generator. Runs on Natural Gas, Propane*, and Gasoline. Includes 6.6-foot LP Regulator Hose* and 25-foot Natural Gas hose kit for connection to your home's natural gas supply. Electric Start gets you up and running in a breeze. Choose your fuel and press the starter button.
Champion Tri Fuel Generator Power Capacity
Fuel Type | Continuous (running) Power | Starting (Max) Power* |
Gasoline | 10000 Watts | 12500 Watts |
| 83.3 Amps at 120 Volts | 104.2 Amps at 120 Volts |
| 41.7 Amps at 240 Volts | 52.1 Amps at 240 Volts |
Propane (LPG) | 9000 Watts | 11250 Watts |
| 75 Amps at 120 Volts | 93.8 Amps at 120 Volts |
| 37.5Amps at 240 Volts | 46.9 Amps at 240 Volts |
Natural Gas (NG) | 8000 Watts | 10000 Watts |
| 66.7 Amps at 120 Volts | 83.3 Amps at 120 Volts |
| 33.3 Amps at 240 Volts | 41.6 Amps at 240 Volts |
*Starting Watts or Max Watts is an extra boost of power for a few seconds that starts electric motors.
EPA Certified Meets ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 Requirements
Intelligauge 5-Mode Digital Display Monitors voltage, frequency, run time, and total run time.
Tri Fuel 10000 Watt Generator Circuit-Breaker Protected Outlets
120-Volt 20-Amp GFCI Household Outlets | Two 5-20R Duplex Receptacles (4 Outlets) |
120/240-Volt 30-Amp Locking | One L14-30R |
120/240-Volt 50-Amp | One 14-50R |
10000 Watt Generator Engine
Powered by a Champion 500cc V-Twin OHV engine, the 10000 Watt Generator has plenty of power for home backup or job site power. It runs on regular gasoline, propane*, and natural gas. The Multi-Fuel Engine’s low-oil sensor automatically detects low oil and shuts down to prevent engine damage. Electric start and cold start technology simplify startup, especially in cold weather. Uses 5W-30 Oil (included).
The engine operates at 74 dBA measured at 23 feet.
In the Champion 10000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator Box
- Champion 10000 Watt Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Shield
- Engine Oil
- Oil Funnel
- Propane Hose with Regulator
- Natural Gas Hose with NPT Adapter
- Wheel Kit
- Battery
- Operator Manual
Champion 3-Year Limited Warranty
CO Shield Carbon Monoxide Automatic Shutdown
This generator comes equipped with CO Shield, a carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the generator down when it detects Carbon Monoxide.
The Champion 10000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator is for outdoor use only, positioned away from homes and other buildings, with the exhaust pointed away from any persons or buildings.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, invisible gas produced by internal combustion engines and any device that burns a fuel to produce heat or energy. The CO Shield shutdown feature adds an extra measure of safety to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning caused by misuse.
The Champion Tri Fuel Generator Owner Manual explicitly states that the generator for Outdoor Use Only. Keep the generator at least 20-feet away from any windows, doors, vents, or other openings with the exhaust pointed away from buildings and preferably downwind.
According to the Champion Owner Manual and Website, this generator May NOT run indoors. All homes should have a working, up to date, carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home.
Read the Owner Manual Before Use.
What Can a 10000 Watt Generator Run?
The 10000 Watt Champion Generator can run any load or combination of loads that does not exceed the continuous load rating of 10000 Watts for gasoline, 9000 watts for propane, or 8000 watts for natural gas. The load with the highest starting watts must not exceed the generator starting watts by itself or while generator is supporting other loads.
For example, if a Central AC Unit Requires 5500 Running Watts and 11000 Starting Watts, the Champion 10000 Watt Generator could run AC unit, but not much else because the generator maximum starting power is 12500 Watts. Any load greater than 1500* watts would exceed the generator maximum whenever the AC unit starts. Use of a soft starter on the AC Unit could alleviate this restriction and allow you to add more loads. In all cases, compare the generator capacity to the total load taken from the appliance documentation or nameplate.
Power Individually (1 Load at a time) | Connection Options |
2- or 3-Ton Central AC or 3-Ton Heat Pump* | Manual Transfer Switch (MTS) |
Electric Dryer | Manual Transfer Switch or 30-Amp 240-Volt Cord |
Water Heater | Manual Transfer Switch |
Power at the Same Time |
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Furnace* | Manual Transfer Switch |
Refrigerator | Extension Cord or Manual Transfer Switch |
Well Pump | Manual Transfer Switch |
Internet WiFi Router | Extension Cord or Manual Transfer Switch |
Lights Television Laptop or Computer | Extension Cord or Manual Transfer Switch |
Small Kitchen Appliances | Extension Cord or Manual Transfer Switch |
*A Central A/C also runs the furnace fan—typically 300 to 900 Watts in addition to the central A/C load.
*Propane Tank Not Included
