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Champion Power Equipment 15,000/12,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Electric Start, CO Shield

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Champion Power Equipment 15,000/12,000-Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Electric Start, CO Shield

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Item # 229696299

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The Champion Power Equipment 201161 MKE 15,000/12,000 Tri-Fuel Portable Generator with CO Shield is designed with your safety and convenience in mind. Owning this rugged 12,000-watt generator means the next time there's an outage, the power in your house stays on. For projects, the massive 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin Engine has what it takes to handle the multiple power tools and large equipment you need to get the job done. When you are not running your generator on natural gas, you also have the option of operating it on gasoline or propane. The ability to operate your generator on three types of fuel out of the box makes this one of the most versatile generators on the market. The Fuel Select dial allows you to safely select gasoline, propane (LPG), or natural gas (NG) as your fuel source. Using natural gas, the generator produces 12,500 starting watts and 10,000 running watts. To connect this generator to your home's natural gas source, this generator includes a 25-foot NG hose kit, which includes a female quick connect end, a female flare fitting end and an NPT male adapter. Using gasoline, the generator produces 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts, and will run for 9 hours at 50% load when the 11-gallon fuel tank is full. When using a 20-pound propane tank, it produces 13,750 starting watts and 11,000 running watts, and will run for 3.5 hours at 50% load. A 6-foot propane hose with a built-in regulator is included. Electric start with included battery, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. This powerful generator has better fuel economy, lower emissions, and reduced friction for less wear and longer life thanks to the newly designed Milwaukee-VTwin engine. The engine's 90-degree V-Twin design results in superior balance and low vibration, plus the fan reduces noise and ensures maximum airflow. All the outlets have covers for protection and include a 120/240V 50A outlet (14-50R), a 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) and 120V 30A (L5-30R) locking outlets, and two 120V 20A GFCI-protected household duplex outlets (5-20R). This generator is EPA certified. Buy with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back your purchase up with a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300-2018. Tri-Fuel, CO Shield, Electric Start, Covered Outlets, Intelligauge

  • Tri-Fuel - Your 15,000-watt portable generator operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline; plus natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box
  • Ultra-Powerful - At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts, enjoy up to 9 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 78 dBA from 23 feet
  • Electric Start - Trust the reliable 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin Engine with its battery-included electric start featuring a reliable toggle switch, plus features CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
  • Lift Hook - Designed for safe and easy transport, loading and unloading, plus the Intelligauge keeps track of voltage, hertz and run-time hours so you can easily monitor power output and track maintenance intervals
  • Champion Support - Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
  • Meets ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 requirements

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Review 1

Smooth Powerhouse!!

2 months ago
This is my 4th Champion — upgraded from a #201075, a 500cc single cylinder gasoline-only. We have a 40amp Generlink, and this unit produces 42amps on natural gas. Here in southern Ontario 🇨🇦, Mar 30th 2025 brought us a wicked ice storm. The worst part of the 55hr outage was obtaining gasoline, so we’re going to natural gas and needed a tri-fuel. My break-in procedure may not match yours ….but I’ve watched the gospel of Lake Speed Jr, the Motor Oil Geek….and I start loading it up as soon as the oil is at operating temperature. Those rings need to seat before they harden, and get various loads on & off. So I filled it with the supplied oil, cycled loads up to about 50% for 10min, little bursts to 85% for 5min, unloaded cool-off, then change the oil and crappy OEM filter. With only 20min of run time, the oil looked awful. Greenish in colour (assembly lube?) with lots of glitter, and bigger ferrous metal flakes. Filled with Amsoil break-in oil, and repeated the 10%-50%-85% for an hour this time. Changed the oil & filter again. Not quite as nasty looking, but again…..glitter. Lots of wear metals in the drain pan. Filled again with break-in oil, repeated cycles for another 3.5hrs (now 5hrs total). Not as much glitter. Replaced filter, and filled with Amsoil Small Engine 5w30. It’s now ready for whole-home back-up. I used four 1500watt space heaters, and two 1850watt hairdryers for “bursts”. The garage felt like Miami. I used propane for this procedure, and seem to be burning about 7.4lbs/hr. I started out using a 20lb tank which lasted about 2.7hrs. PROS: -V-twin is less raspy than the single cyl’s -huge power, less drops when load hits -pressurized oil system with automotive filter (!) CONS: —Still very loud, but less bothersome than single —fuel gauge installed upside-down (donkey!!!) —inhales fuel at heavy load —oil drain plug is awkward, maybe a drain tube? —Mike Tyson installed the OEM oil filter FFS —‘Intelligauge’ is dated compared to market

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WI
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

prefect for home power outage

4 months ago
Put oil in and started right up. I used propane; it came with fancy natural gas and propane hoses, so I hooked it up to my 30-gal tank. I have it in the shed covered up now, waiting for a power outage, might do a test run when I have time, but for now, it runs as it should.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Pennsylvania
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

Solid alternative to a whole home generator

4 months ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought as a backup generator for my house after having tons of outages. Super easy setup, affordable for the power output it provides and powers my entire house in the summer with AC running no problem. CO Shield can be a little finicky at times but overall works great. I enjoy being able to use the different fuel types. I always have spare propane tanks laying around so its nice to be able to use that in a pinch until I can get to the gas station.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

SHILOH, NC
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

GREAT Generator

4 months ago
Just bought this generator last month . Great generator did my 5 hour break-in and was able to run everything I needed to in my house. It will be great to have running water, hot showers , and A/C next time the power goes out

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment