Amazon has for Prime Members: Champion Power Equipment 8750W Open Frame Inverter Electric Start Generator (100520) on sale for $780.70. Shipping is free.
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Features:
Starting Wattage: 8750W
Running Wattage: 7500W
Engine: 4-stroke 420cc OHV
Fuel Tank: 4.2 Gallon
Run Time: Up to 10.5 hr.
Assembly Required: Yes
Product Dimensions: 26.6" x 25.6" x 23.7"
Included Items: USB Adapter, Wheel Kit, Flexible Oil Funnel, Battery Charging Cables
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Amazon has for Prime Members: Champion Power Equipment 8750W Open Frame Inverter Electric Start Generator (100520) on sale for $780.70. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Hunter Rokket for sharing this deal.
Features:
Starting Wattage: 8750W
Running Wattage: 7500W
Engine: 4-stroke 420cc OHV
Fuel Tank: 4.2 Gallon
Run Time: Up to 10.5 hr.
Assembly Required: Yes
Product Dimensions: 26.6" x 25.6" x 23.7"
Included Items: USB Adapter, Wheel Kit, Flexible Oil Funnel, Battery Charging Cables
I bought this last year for a similar price, might have been the July deal.
Pretty nice unit. I use it to run my house when storms take us down.
Some of my notes from owning it for a year:
- Plenty of power, will run most small appliances and can start a heat pump. I haven't tried starting both pumps, if power is down that long I just leave upstairs breaker off.
- A 50 amp plug would be nice, but for the price I was okay with 30A - it at least provides 220. I use an adapter to switch to my house inlet, no issues so far.
- This generator is loud. It's advertised as quieter and lighter, but it's still loud and heavy. It is what it is, it's a lot of power for an inverter and it's open frame. Be ready for this though. It's loud enough I am considering building an enclosure. It has an eco mode where it will run at a lower RPM, but it's going to throttle up aggressively when demand hits and make a ton of noise anyways.
- Electric start is great, starts easy even after sitting all winter with gas in it. (I do run ethanol free gas, I suggest you do too)
-It hasn't blown up any of my sensitive electronics (Several PCs, network cameras, smart TV's, home audio)
- Dual fuel is a commonly desired features on generators this big, it would have been nice to have. There are aftermarket kits for this model (snorkel kits). They are around $200. If you do this, buy a reputable one and not some cheap no-name Chinese brand from Amazon.
If you have a big house with a lot of demand, and are okay with noise and running on gas, this is a good deal. If you do not need to run large things like starting a heat pump and generally just having almost every breaker on for comfort, consider a quieter and smaller generator. After my research last go around, when the budget is <$1,000, this is hard to find if 220 is a must.
This deal price is $65.12 lower than the July 2023 Frontpage deal which received + 24 votes from the community. (Looks like I posted last year's deal, too!)
This deal price is $65.12 lower than the July 2023 Frontpage deal which received + 24 votes from the community. (Looks like I posted last year's deal, too!)
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank HitechRedneck
I bought this last year for a similar price, might have been the July deal.
Pretty nice unit. I use it to run my house when storms take us down.
Some of my notes from owning it for a year:
- Plenty of power, will run most small appliances and can start a heat pump. I haven't tried starting both pumps, if power is down that long I just leave upstairs breaker off.
- A 50 amp plug would be nice, but for the price I was okay with 30A - it at least provides 220. I use an adapter to switch to my house inlet, no issues so far.
- This generator is loud. It's advertised as quieter and lighter, but it's still loud and heavy. It is what it is, it's a lot of power for an inverter and it's open frame. Be ready for this though. It's loud enough I am considering building an enclosure. It has an eco mode where it will run at a lower RPM, but it's going to throttle up aggressively when demand hits and make a ton of noise anyways.
- Electric start is great, starts easy even after sitting all winter with gas in it. (I do run ethanol free gas, I suggest you do too)
-It hasn't blown up any of my sensitive electronics (Several PCs, network cameras, smart TV's, home audio)
- Dual fuel is a commonly desired features on generators this big, it would have been nice to have. There are aftermarket kits for this model (snorkel kits). They are around $200. If you do this, buy a reputable one and not some cheap no-name Chinese brand from Amazon.
If you have a big house with a lot of demand, and are okay with noise and running on gas, this is a good deal. If you do not need to run large things like starting a heat pump and generally just having almost every breaker on for comfort, consider a quieter and smaller generator. After my research last go around, when the budget is <$1,000, this is hard to find if 220 is a must.
Last edited by HitechRedneck July 10, 2024 at 05:45 AM.
This deal price is $65.12 lower than the July 2023 Frontpage deal which received + 24 votes from the community. (Looks like I posted last year's deal, too!)
I paid 516.87 for this on December 20th 2023, when they had the price/coupon errors on these generators. ;-)
It's quite loud. Did I mention I only paid 500 bucks?
I'm currently using the 6250 watt version after the hurricane. I paid $750 for it in 2021 and finally got to use it lol. It is loud so I expect this one to be the same or worse. That said, mine has 5000 running watts and I'm powering 2 refrigerators, a deep freezer, a 10000 btu portable ac, WiFi, a couple of fans and phone chargers/lights and it seems to work fine. I am wanting a bit more so I might pick this up so I can power a few more things without pushing it to the limit.
Good deal on a good brand. Here in Houston we were just hit with Hurricane Beryl and my dual fuel Champion generator helped save the day. It has sat on standby in the garage for a couple of years and was periodically run to make sure it operated okay. But when crunch time hit it was ready and performed as expected.
These Champions are not quiet, but I have not heard of any type of portable generators at reasonable prices that are.
"-It hasn't blown up any of my sensitive electronics (Several PCs, network cameras, smart TV's, home audio)"... good lord, are generators typically known for blowing up electronics? Now I'm concerned on other brands. That should be a selling point..."this model won't blow up your electronics. "
I've done some extensive research trying to convert my own Champion 7500 inverter generator. I've been unable to find anything within that price range on eBay, Amazon or other websites. These seem to have gotten significantly more expensive over the past several years.
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Pretty nice unit. I use it to run my house when storms take us down.
Some of my notes from owning it for a year:
- Plenty of power, will run most small appliances and can start a heat pump. I haven't tried starting both pumps, if power is down that long I just leave upstairs breaker off.
- A 50 amp plug would be nice, but for the price I was okay with 30A - it at least provides 220. I use an adapter to switch to my house inlet, no issues so far.
- This generator is loud. It's advertised as quieter and lighter, but it's still loud and heavy. It is what it is, it's a lot of power for an inverter and it's open frame. Be ready for this though. It's loud enough I am considering building an enclosure. It has an eco mode where it will run at a lower RPM, but it's going to throttle up aggressively when demand hits and make a ton of noise anyways.
- Electric start is great, starts easy even after sitting all winter with gas in it. (I do run ethanol free gas, I suggest you do too)
-It hasn't blown up any of my sensitive electronics (Several PCs, network cameras, smart TV's, home audio)
- Dual fuel is a commonly desired features on generators this big, it would have been nice to have. There are aftermarket kits for this model (snorkel kits). They are around $200. If you do this, buy a reputable one and not some cheap no-name Chinese brand from Amazon.
If you have a big house with a lot of demand, and are okay with noise and running on gas, this is a good deal. If you do not need to run large things like starting a heat pump and generally just having almost every breaker on for comfort, consider a quieter and smaller generator. After my research last go around, when the budget is <$1,000, this is hard to find if 220 is a must.
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Never mind, I'll need a dual fuel.
Never mind, I'll need a dual fuel.
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Pretty nice unit. I use it to run my house when storms take us down.
Some of my notes from owning it for a year:
- Plenty of power, will run most small appliances and can start a heat pump. I haven't tried starting both pumps, if power is down that long I just leave upstairs breaker off.
- A 50 amp plug would be nice, but for the price I was okay with 30A - it at least provides 220. I use an adapter to switch to my house inlet, no issues so far.
- This generator is loud. It's advertised as quieter and lighter, but it's still loud and heavy. It is what it is, it's a lot of power for an inverter and it's open frame. Be ready for this though. It's loud enough I am considering building an enclosure. It has an eco mode where it will run at a lower RPM, but it's going to throttle up aggressively when demand hits and make a ton of noise anyways.
- Electric start is great, starts easy even after sitting all winter with gas in it. (I do run ethanol free gas, I suggest you do too)
-It hasn't blown up any of my sensitive electronics (Several PCs, network cameras, smart TV's, home audio)
- Dual fuel is a commonly desired features on generators this big, it would have been nice to have. There are aftermarket kits for this model (snorkel kits). They are around $200. If you do this, buy a reputable one and not some cheap no-name Chinese brand from Amazon.
If you have a big house with a lot of demand, and are okay with noise and running on gas, this is a good deal. If you do not need to run large things like starting a heat pump and generally just having almost every breaker on for comfort, consider a quieter and smaller generator. After my research last go around, when the budget is <$1,000, this is hard to find if 220 is a must.
Never mind, I'll need a dual fuel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Gasoline Starting Watts
8750W
Gasoline Running Watts
7000W
Gasoline Starting Amps at 120V
72.9A
Gasoline Starting Amps at 240V
36.5A
Gasoline Running Amps at 120V
58.3A
Gasoline Running Amps at 240V
29.2A
Volts
120/240
Frequency
60Hz
Outlets
12V DC Automotive, GFCI 120V 20A Duplex (5-20R), 120/240 30A Locking (L14-30R)
GFCI Outlets
Yes
Covered Outlets
Yes
Gasoline Run Time at 1/4 Load
10.5 h.
Noise Level
72 dBA
Inverter
Open Frame
Parallel Capability
No
DC Operation
Yes
Voltmeter
Intelligauge
Automatic Voltage Regulation
No
Battery
Yes
Start Type
Electric
Engine Brand
Champion
Engine Size
420cc
Engine Type
4-stroke
Engine Speed
Variable
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Gauge
No
Gasoline Capacity
4.2 gal.
Gasoline Tank Material
Steel
Engine Oil Type
10W-30
Engine Oil Capacity
1.2 qt.
Engine Oil Included
No
Low Oil Shut-Off
Yes
Wheels
Yes
Wheel Type
Solid
Wheel Diameter
8 in.
PGMA G300-2018 Compliant
No
EPA Certified
Yes
CARB Compliant
Yes
DIMENSIONS
Length
26.6 in.
Width
25.6 in.
Height
23.7 in.
Weight
155.4 lb.
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It's quite loud. Did I mention I only paid 500 bucks?
These Champions are not quiet, but I have not heard of any type of portable generators at reasonable prices that are.
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