Champion 8500-Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Inverter (201175)

The 100719 above, plus a propane option — Champion's dual-fuel case for the same output class.

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Specs

Running watts	7,000 W
Starting watts	8,500 W
On propane	6,300 W run · 8,500 W start
Type	Inverter
Fuel	Dual fuel (gas + propane)
Weight	213.9 lb
Noise (mfr figure)	64 dBA
Fuel tank	5.33 gal
Runtime (mfr claim)	up to ~14 h on gasoline at 25% load
Outlets	Two 20A 125V GFCI, 120/240V L14-30R locking, 120/240V 14-50R, 12V
Start	Electric
Parallel capable	No
CO safety shutoff	Yes — built-in CO sensor
Typical street price	~$1,799 (as of July 2026 — check listing for current price)

Figures are the manufacturer's published specs; dashes mean the maker doesn't publish a number. Verify against the current datasheet before you buy.

What can it actually run?

Checked with the same math as our calculator: total running watts, plus the single largest motor surge on top. “Tight” means it technically fits but the load sits above 80% of rated output — fine briefly, not where you want to live.

Fridge, Wi-Fi, and lights
730 W running · 2,230 W peak
✓ runs it
Storm essentials (fridge, freezer, furnace fan, sump pump)
3,080 W running · 4,630 W peak
✓ runs it
Essentials plus a 10,000 BTU window AC
4,280 W running · 6,680 W peak
✓ runs it
Most of the house (well pump, central AC, laundry)
13,680 W running · 19,680 W peak
✗ too much

The installer's take

Same 7,000W running / 8,500W surge as the gasoline-only 100719, with propane added at a roughly 10% derate (6,300W running on LP) — the same gas-goes-stale, propane-keeps-for-years tradeoff that shows up across this catalog's dual-fuel units. It's actually priced lower than its single-fuel sibling in current listings, which is unusual for dual-fuel and worth taking advantage of if propane flexibility matters at all. Not parallel-capable, unlike the 100719 — a real difference if stacking two units is part of the plan.

Pros

7,000W running / 8,500W surge on gasoline, with a propane fallback option
120/240V L14-30R and 14-50R outlets cover most transfer-switch setups
Often priced below its single-fuel 100719 sibling

Cons

Not parallel-capable, unlike the 100719
213.9 lb — wheeled placement only

Best for: Storm-country households wanting large inverter-quiet output with propane as a fuel option.

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