Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel

Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked 2026-10-25).

The Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel is a portable generator, not an inverter, that runs on gasoline or propane. It is rated at 5500 running watts and 6875 starting watts on gasoline, and 5000 running watts and 6250 starting watts on propane.

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Key features

• Dual fuel: runs on gasoline or propane, with a fuel select dial for switching between the two; includes a 6.5-foot propane hose with a built-in regulator
• Run time at 50% load: 11 hours on gasoline with the 7.7-gal tank full; 6.5 hours on propane with a 20-lb tank
• Outlets: one 120/240V 30A locking (L14-30R) and two 120V 20A GFCI duplex (5-20R), all with covers
• Volt Guard prevents overloads and protects against voltage spikes; Intelligauge tracks voltage, frequency and run-time hours
• CO Shield automatically shuts off the engine if unsafe levels of carbon monoxide are detected
• Recoil start, low oil shut-off switch, and 74 dB(A) noise level from 23 feet

What it is for

• Home backup during an outage
• Power for projects

Specifications

From the Champion page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.

What is in the box

• Engine Oil
• Oil Funnel
• Propane (LPG) Hose
• Wheel Kit

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Connection and wiring

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Error codes and troubleshooting

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