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Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower vs. Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813)
| Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower | Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813) | |
|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 5,000 W | 7,500 W |
| Starting watts | 6,500 W | 9,375 W |
| On propane | — | 6,750 W run · 8,400 W start |
| Type | Inverter | Open frame |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual fuel (gas + propane) |
| Noise (mfr figure) | — | 74 dBA |
| Weight | 128 lb | 202 lb |
| Fuel tank | 5 gal | 6.1 gal |
| Runtime (mfr claim) | up to ~14 h at 25% load | up to ~8 h on gasoline at 50% load |
| Outlets | Four 20A 125V, L14-30R (transfer switch), USB | Four 20A 125V GFCI, L14-30R (transfer switch), 120/240V |
| Start | Recoil | Electric |
| CO shutoff | Check listing | Check listing |
| Approx. price | ~$1,000 | ~$1,150 |
Dashes mean the manufacturer doesn't publish that figure. Wattages are gasoline ratings. Prices are typical street prices — check current listings.
What the spec sheet actually says
- The Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813) gives you 2,500 more running watts for about $150 more.
- Only the Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813) runs on propane as well as gasoline — worth real money if you want shelf-stable stored fuel for outages.
- They're different classes: inverter vs open frame — the inverter class runs quieter and makes cleaner power; open-frame buys more watts per dollar.
- The Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813) has electric start; the other is pull-start only.
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