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expired Posted by johnny_miller | Staff • Jul 30, 2022
Jul 30, 2022 8:01 AM
Champion Power Equipment 2500W Ultralight Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator
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The Pulsar is extremely easy to pull start.... maybe 1/2 the force needed to turn the engine over on the champion although the Champion is not hard to pull start. Both start on propone on 4-5 pulls although both required some experimentation with choke and starting procedure. I also like the manual choke on the Pulsar compared to the EZ start setup on the Champion. Both have about the same THD which is a hair over 1% with a 1500W load.
First, the Honda model cited can only run on gasoline, but for some odd reason it was compared to the LP running wattage of the Champion. (And the Honda doesn't produce 2200 running watts either.)
Second, the commenter states that "surge" capacity isn't helpful to anyone, but had just stated the surge capacity (starting wattage) of the Honda, not its running wattage. Ironic.
A better comparison between these two models would have been:
Running Wattage (gasoline): Honda (1800) vs Champion (1850)
Starting Wattage (gasoline): Honda (2200) vs Champion (2500)
Weight (lbs): Honda (47) vs Champion (39)
Dimensions (LxWxH inches): Honda (20x11.4x16.7) vs Champion (17.3 x 12 x 17.7).
Noise (dBA): Honda (57) vs Champion (53)
Fuel Capacity (gasoline): Honda (0.95 gallons) vs Champion (1.1 gallons)
Runtime (gasoline): Honda (6 hours @ 50% load) vs Champion (11.5 hours @ 25% load)
Warranty: Honda (3 years) vs Champion (3 years)
Price: Honda ($1200) vs Champion ($454)
They are both similar in running wattage, with the Champion having more starting watts (e.g., important for things like table saws, which draw a surge of power when first powered on).
The Champion is lighter than the Honda, making it a little easier to carry.
They're both similar in physical size, with the Honda being a little narrower and longer. Both should be easy to stowaway when not used.
Noise is difficult to compare, because different manufacturers measure noise at different loads and distances. But I imagine these two models would be similar under the same conditions.
Again, different manufacturers measure runtimes differently. I imagine these two models would have similar runtimes under the same loads.
Both have the same warranty period.
However, the main difference is price. Honda is one of the most reputable and well-known names in generators. However, Champion is a good brand too. Is Honda worth almost three times the price? That's up to each person to decide.
But for the price of the Honda, one could purchase two of the Champions + the parallel kit to double the power when needed (this is what I did). Plus, with the Champion, one has the option to run propane (not possible on the Honda without the $$ conversion kit).
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For the running watts, it is normal for these portable generator from 1700 to 2000ish
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I went camping last weekend and a friend brought a honda EU1000i, it was super quiet.
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The Pulsar is extremely easy to pull start.... maybe 1/2 the force needed to turn the engine over on the champion although the Champion is not hard to pull start. Both start on propone on 4-5 pulls although both required some experimentation with choke and starting procedure. I also like the manual choke on the Pulsar compared to the EZ start setup on the Champion. Both have about the same THD which is a hair over 1% with a 1500W load.
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