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Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) vs Generac XT8500EFI

Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176)

7250 W running · tri-fuel

Generac XT8500EFI

8500 W running · gasoline

What is the difference?

The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) has 7.25 kW of running power, 9 kW peak. The Generac XT8500EFI has 8.5 kW of running power, 10 kW peak.

The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) is tri-fuel, the Generac XT8500EFI runs on gasoline.

The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) has a 4.3 gal tank, the Generac XT8500EFI has a 8 gal tank.

The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) weighs 166 lb, the Generac XT8500EFI weighs 214 lb. The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) is easier to carry.

Specs side by side

	Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176)	Generac XT8500EFI
Running W	7250	8500
Peak W	9000	10000
Fuel	tri-fuel	gasoline
Tank (gal)	4.3	8
Run time @50 % (h)	—	9
Noise (dB)	—	—
CO shutoff	yes	yes
Weight (lb)	166	214
Warranty (yr)	—	3
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Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-10-26 / 2026-10-31. 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, Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) or Generac XT8500EFI?

The Generac XT8500EFI. More running watts: 8500 W vs 7250 W.

Which is lighter, Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) or Generac XT8500EFI?

The Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176). Lighter: 166 lb vs 214 lb.

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