Champion Power Equipment 42436 1500-Watt Portable Generator, CARB Compliant by Champion Power Equipment

I purchased this generator for a camping trip to run the wants/needs (like ipod charging for the kids, hair dryer for the wife, beer cooler) and the genny ran flawless the entire time. I have been an industrial electrician for 30 years and have found that high quality tools are a necessity for work. Don't let this "off name" or "made in china" keep you from purchasing this generator. It is constructed of high quality materials, over head valves and cast iron sleeve and the generator is machined alunimum, not stamped steel. It has double rubber mounts for zero viberation. After 5 hours of contineous use at 3/4 load it used less then one gallon of fuel and the generator body was warm, not hot! It was packaged in 2 layers of very heavy cardboard and foam liner which could handle drops and extreme shipping abuse. I have put several hours on my unit with no issues. It starts easy, makes the transition from no load to full load and back again very smooth. It has the sound of quality, not a cheep sound. Also very quiet and light.

My unit is not the one pictured, it is 1400/1800 watts not 1200/1500 as pictured, it also is 6.2 pounds heavier then described. It has the same motor, but i believe this newer version has a larger generator. It also has a fuel guage. It comes with a large full color seven step easy start guide. If you are considering purchasing this unit make sure what you expect to operate fitts into the watt range, also it is rated for 11.7 amps. Take the time to read the owners manual and follow all instructions and you should get years of trouble free service.
 

Product Description

Quiet, lightweight and portable; the Champion 1500W Portable Generator provides portable, quiet power for campsites, RV's, cabins and other remote locations. 1200 Watts Rated, 1500 Watts Maximum output. Champion generator can run lights, TV and refrigerator all at the same time. Great for running 1-2 power tools. Lightweight-only 56 lbs. Quiet-only 65 Dba. Powered by Champion 80cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeve will run 10 hours on a full tank of gas at 50-percent load. EPA/CARB approved for sale in 50 states. Features full durable frame, 1-120V outlet (5-20R), Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Voltmeter. Dimensions: 17.7-inch (L) x 14.0-inch (W) x 14.8-inch (H). 2 Year Limited Warranty. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty.

• 1200 Watts Rated, 1500 Watts Maximum Output. Outlets: 1-120V Outlet
• Powered by Champion 80cc OHV Engine with Cast Iron Sleeve; CARB-California approved
• Runs for 10 hours on full tank of gas at 50-percent load
• Light Weight: 56 lbs
• 2 Year limited warranty