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Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series vs Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel

Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series

7000 W running · gasoline

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Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel

5500 W running · dual-fuel

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What is the difference?

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series has 7 kW of running power, 10 kW peak. The Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel has 5.5 kW of running power, 6.88 kW peak.

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series runs on gasoline, the Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel is dual-fuel.

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series runs 9 h at half load, the Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel runs 11 h at half load. The Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel runs longer on a tank.

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series has a 7.5 gal tank, the Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel has a 7.7 gal tank.

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series weighs 223 lb, the Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel weighs 170 lb. The Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel is easier to carry.

Both have a 3-year warranty.

Specs side by side

	Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series	Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel
Running W	7000	5500
Peak W	10000	6875
Fuel	gasoline	dual-fuel
Tank (gal)	7.5	7.7
Run time @50 % (h)	9	11
Noise (dB)	—	74
CO shutoff	yes	yes
Weight (lb)	223	170
Warranty (yr)	3	3
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-10-27 / 2026-10-25. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.

Common questions

Which has more running watts, Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series or Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel?

The Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series. More running watts: 7000 W vs 5500 W.

Which is lighter, Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Elite Series or Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel?

The Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel. Lighter: 170 lb vs 223 lb.

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