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Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty

Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty

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Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty
Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty
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Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty

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Champion Power Equipment Champion Power Equipment 8500 W Electric Start Home Backup Portable Inverter Generator, Free 3-Year Warranty
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The Champion Power Equipment 8500-Watt Electric Start Inverter Generator with CO Shield is ultra-quiet and ideal for camping, tailgating, powering items around the RV or providing backup for your essentials. Champion's EZ Start Dial makes getting started quick and easy. Featuring Cold Start technology, extended run time, electric start with battery and an easy to read fuel gauge, the reliable 420cc Champion engine produces 8500 starting watts and 7000 running watts, and runs for 14 hours at 25% load when the 5.3-gallon fuel tank is full. With a 1.2-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at an ultra-quiet 61 dBA from 23 feet, which is about as loud as normal speech. The no tool access panel and oil drain tube allow for easy maintenance. Confidently connect your sensitive electronics since this inverter produces Clean Power (less than 3% THD). Our Quick Touch Panel offers fast access to all your controls. The Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, while Economy Mode monitors power consumption in real time to reduce engine wear and tear. As the electrical load is reduced, the inverter reduces engine speed, providing quieter operation, extended engine life and higher fuel economy. The covered outlets included are a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R), two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets (5-20R), a 12V automotive-style outlet, and includes an RV adapter plug plus a handy dual port USB adapter. Buy this EPA certified inverter generator with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase 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.Items Included: Engine Oil, USB Adapter, RV Adapter, Spark Plug Wrench, Oil Funnel, Wheel Kit, Battery

For additional information on this product, please see the Product Documents section for all downloadable user manuals, installation guides, brochures and warranty statements.

  • 61 dBA is great for RVs, tailgating, or camping
  • Power up the 420cc Champion engine with the handy rocker switch (battery included)
  • Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease
  • 120/240V 30A locking outlet, two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets with clean power (less than 3% THD), and a 12V regulated automotive-style outlet
  • 8500 starting watts and 7000 running watts and up to 14 hours run time on only 5.3 gallons of gasoline
  • Features CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
  • EZ Start Dial simplifies startup while Economy Mode monitors power consumption in real time
  • Cold Start technology, extended run time
  • Includes 3-year limited warranty
  • FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

Q&As

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Q: Can this unit run in the rain uncovered?

a year ago
1 Answer
  • A: Hello, we do not recommend running the unit in the rain uncovered. You run the risk of electrocuting yourself or shorting out your items that are connected to the unit if the electrical connections become wet. You can purchase a storm shield, an accessory that allows you to safely use your unit in wet weather. If you have any other questions or need any help finding one that will fit your unit, please contact our support team at 877-338-0999, support@cpeauto.com, or use our live chat option located on our website. -Thank you.
    a year ago
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1 – 30 of 67 Reviews
Review 1

Does the job

a year ago
Started right up no issues. Quieter than expected and ran everything we need.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Poinciana, Florida
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Excellent choice!!!

a year ago
Excellent generator for what I pay for. Very quiet and reliable. Recommended to anyone

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Los Angeles, CA
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

Solid Generator

a year ago
First time using a generator, had no idea they were this easy to use. Glad I went with one that had both electric and pull start. Full tank ran a solid 12 hours and had multiple large appliances running. 100% would recommend to anyone. And if you’re on the fence if you need this much power, just go big. Will never have to worry about swapping appliances and peace of mind knowing this workhorse will get you through the night.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Los Angeles
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Fantastic Features/Easy Setup/Get Your Life Back

a year ago
We were without power for three days during the California wildfires. My brother recommended Champion and the fact that they manufacture a very powerful “inverter” type generator. An inverter generator provide power for most items and specializes in providing the correct power for sensitive electronics. Very important! I got the last one “in stock”. It was easy to setup and worked flawlessly. It is important to read and understand the safety precautions to keep you and your family safe. Champion created a fantastic manual that explains every detail about safety, its operation, and maintenance. I tested the system by powering my refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, toaster oven, 60” LED TV, space heater, some LED desk lamps, modem and router at the same time. The generator laughed at me and said “is that all you got?” (Joke) I can easily power up many more items to keep our comfort level for the next power failure that comes our way.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Review 1

Great Features and Power

a year ago
I bought this 2 months ago but just open and used this weekend. Generator works like a beast far better than i expected and set up was very user friendly

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Oklahoma
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

So far so good

a year ago
So far so good, haven’t need it yet but starts right up and verified it runs my whole house except for AC.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Asheville, NC
Review 1
Age65 or over
GenderMale

Great Home Standby Generator

a year ago
We bought this generator three months ago in order to better prepare for winter here western North Carolina. Power outages are common in these parts because of all the trees that either fall or shed branches during a windy weather event like thunderstorms and snowstorms. We have found the generator to very simple to operate. It regulates its power very smoothly with power requirement changes typically experienced in our home. Its noise level is very low - we hardly from inside the house when it's running. We love the multiple ways to connect to its power and the easy electric start feature.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

VA
Review 1
Age18 to 24
GenderMale

Great unit!

a year ago
Super quiet, very powerful for the rating. Love the electric start.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Review 1
Age55 to 64

Winter power source

a year ago
I bought this because it had great reviews, set it up and she fired right up! This is going to run my house if we lose power this winter, also a couple of my friends said Champion generators are pretty good and reliable.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Sandyville wv
Review 1
Age55 to 64
GenderMale

Excellent buy

a year ago
Purchased this generator a few weeks back and it does a great job in running what we need to run inside of our house when the electricity goes out

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Duncannon Pa
Review 1
Age45 to 54
GenderFemale

We will see

a year ago
Have not used to supply power yet but assembled and followed instructions and battery arrived dead. Had to pull start several times to get this started. Hopefully the generator charges its own battery as this will be in a cold environment 6 months of the year and I don’t want to be yanking a cord all the time. Otherwise appears to be of good quality. Oil level/ dipstick should be more convenient. Machine takes more than recommended to get light off.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Black Mountain, NC
Review 1
Age35 to 44
GenderMale

Shockingly quiet!

a year ago
This generator is pretty great! It's relatively quiet, which is nice since we can't put it too far from our house. Super easy to start, and it manages the loads we put on it with ease! We have a bakery that just needs the fridge system to stay on during outages and this thing is great! My first Champion purchase, but I'm confident I'll look to them for more equipment in the future!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Cullman al
Review 1
Age25 to 34
GenderMale

Fast shipping

a year ago
I bought this a week ago and every thing was as they said it would be except the shipping it came 15 days earlier than said can’t wait to get to use it

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

PTC Georgia
Review 1

Great little unit.

a year ago
Quiet, easy to maintain, gas drain is a great idea to keep the unit ready for years.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Floral City Fl
Review 1

Flawless unit

a year ago
We own 5 Champion inverters for our farm and rv. This 8500 watt inverter performed perfectly during Hurricane Helene. It is very, very quiet. We have had Champion inverters for over 15 years with all good experiences. There is not enough space here to rave about their products.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Independence, Ohio
Review 1

I bought the 8750 inverter open frame generator

2 years ago
This is a great product the lives up to its full potential. Easy starting and a great piece of equipment. It does everything that I need from it. The 8750 inverter open frame generator is definitely worth the money! I got my girlfriend one and will be hooking it up the same way as I have. It plug, start shut off the main breaker and all the other breakers. Lift the interlock then turn on the generator breaker the. Start turning on all the other breakers, except the 240 V ones. Those supply my A/C, Electric Dryer and Electric stove. I don't need those while the power is off, because the generator will not handle those appliances. Thank you Champion for building and selling such a great product. 100520 is the model number.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Salt Lake City, Utah
Review 1

Extremely Quiet!

2 years ago
This generator is super quiet which we love. The only reason I am giving it four stars is because the control unit was defected and we had to submit a warranty claim to get a replacement about two weeks after we bought it.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Reno nv
Review 1

Works well

2 years ago
Generator will run anything you throw at it. I have had no issues running my 30 amp trailer off it. It's easy to start, even if the battery is dead. Best part is it's very quiet. The only bad thing is the weight but for a generator this size you better expect it to weigh a lot. The wheels and large handle make it easy to move around. Just don't try and lift it by yourself.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Michigan
Review 1

I would buy again

2 years ago
Great generator so far. High quality very well built. Runs great start right up really like the electric start feature.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Colorado Springs
Review 1

I like how quite it is for its size.

2 years ago
I bought this for my 5th wheel camper. I have a built in propane generator, but when using it to run AC or Heat it runs out of propane quickly. This one last longer on gas and is pretty quite.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Bangor Maine
Review 1

Super inverter generator

2 years ago
The product was delivered 9 days earlier than estimated. It was super easy to set up and get running. It is super quiet, just like the description said it would be. It is a real comfort knowing that my elderly parents can have power at the push of a button if the power goes out. This is going to be my new recommendation for anyone looking to purchase a generator in the future.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Missouri Valley, IA
Review 1

Very pleased with performance

2 years ago
I purchased this generator early this year because we were experiencing frequent power outages in our rural home. The previous owner had a Generac transfer switch installed, so I researched to find a generator which would handle the load. I have not had to use it to power the home yet, but I have used it about a dozen times to operate power tools and am pleased with the performance. It is easy to start up and I like the inverter technology.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Middleburg Florida
Review 1

Just what I needed

2 years ago
I bought this for our food truck. It has more than enough power to keep us up and running. The most important part for me is how quiet it is! Two people can literally stand right next to it and talk without having to yell or raise your voice. I was blown away how quiet it is. Also it starts up so simple. Turn the knob, push the button and we're off to the races. Clean power.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Alaska
Review 1

So far so good.

2 years ago
Will use for home back-up; it will be connected via a 30A transfer switch to one of the 100A sub-panels in the house. Will use for important functions such as furnace and well pump; power to spare I think. Surprisingly quiet. Manual is very clear. Can easily find video on floating neutral conversion.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Jackson wi
Review 1

So far this generator is holding up

3 years ago
The CEO sensor is very sensitive and it takes a lot longer than five minutes for it to reset in my case 15 minutes

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Wasilla, AK
Review 1

Kept us on our feet

3 years ago
My family's been without power for over a month, and this generator has been incredible. Plugs into our transfer switch and quietly hums outside, and it's almost just like being on the grid again. Absolutely amazing, would recommend easily

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Overland Park, KS
Review 1

So far I'm very happy

3 years ago
I plan to use this primarily as backup power for my home. I've tested it a couple of hours and it seems more than capable of providing the power we need, and it is relatively quiet!

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Los Angeles
Review 1

So far so good.

3 years ago
I haven't used it enough yet to reach the break in oil (5 hours) change but so far so good. Setup was straight forward and easy with no surprises with well written instructions. Starts easy with the hand-pull rope in case the battery dies. When I opened the case to attach the battery I did find a random small nut. Hopefully an assembly leftover and not important... It is a large, heavy beast. It is not as quiet as my small 2KW Japanese inverter model but for for the wattage I would consider it very quiet. You can use it in a residential neighborhood without angering the neighbors. One of the Q&A responses recommended the C90016 cover. It doesn't fit well. Very nice cover but it is a literal stretch to make it fit. The CO shutoff sensor is very sensitive too. I was running a gas pressure washer 30ft upwind and it was enough to shut the generator off. Over all I am happy with this purchase. As others have said the fuel fill is too small but I was able to pour slowly and avoid spillage. #sweepstakes

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Benton,ar
Review 1

Great product!

3 years ago
Quiet generator. I use it mostly when camping and it runs everything in my camper with no problems. Would recommend this generator to anyone.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment

Charlotte, NC
Review 1

First Impressions

3 years ago
I put a lot of thought and time researching generators before making this purchase, and I have quite a bit of experience with maintaining small commercial grade generators; both gas and diesel variants. I wasn't 100% sure this generator was going to meet my needs before biting the bullet on this purchase. After testing today, I found that I am able to run my entire house (including a 50 gal electric hot water tank and an 2 HP well pump) and garage minus my HVAC system and a 5HP 120V air compressor. I was very disappointed / concerned that the generator could not start my air compressor. I am not 100% sure why the generator won't produce enough amperage to cover the in-rush current for the 20 Amp circuit. Like others have mentioned, the plastic red tab in the fuel fill screen was poorly thought out. I removed it before I even finished assembly of the feet / wheel kit. My second complaint is that this generator is not equipped with a watt or ammeter. It is very difficult to determine how hard I am working the generator, and whether or not I have a properly balanced load without this feature. This is the primary reason for not rating this generator at a full 5 stars. Despite these shortcomings, my initial impression is that overall, this is a pretty well thought out machine. Only time will tell if it will stand the test of time.

Yes, I recommend this product.

Originally posted on Champion Power Equipment