Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (201281)

The transfer-switch classic — enough wattage to make an outage feel almost normal.

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Specs

Running watts	7,500 W
Starting watts	9,375 W
On propane	6,750 W run · 8,400 W start
Type	Open frame
Fuel	Dual fuel (gas + propane)
Weight	205 lb
Noise (mfr figure)	74 dBA
Fuel tank	7.7 gal
Runtime (mfr claim)	up to ~10 h on gasoline at 50% load
Outlets	Two 20A 125V GFCI (5-20R), 120V 30A locking (L5-30R), L14-30R (transfer switch)
Start	Electric
CO safety shutoff	Varies by version — check the listing
Typical street price	~$1,150 (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

Wired into an interlock or 30A transfer switch, 7.5 kW carries a fridge, freezer, furnace fan, sump pump, lights, and a window AC with room to spare — for most houses that's an outage you barely notice. Dual fuel means a pair of 20 lb propane bottles can carry you through when the gas stations are down, which is the exact scenario after a hurricane.

Pros

Real 240V output for transfer-switch installs
Dual fuel with a real propane derate published, not just a gas figure
Electric start; battery included

Cons

202 lb — it moves on its wheels or not at all
74 dBA; place it away from bedrooms (and your neighbor's)

Best for: Households wiring a generator inlet who want most circuits live during outages.

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