Name: 15,000/12,000-Watt Champion Power Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator with CO Shield + Propane / Natural Gas Hose
Brand: Champion Power Equipment
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15,000/12,000-Watt Champion Power Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator with CO Shield + Propane / Natural Gas Hose

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The Champion Power Equipment 201161 MKE 12000 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. Powering Your Life 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. You’ll appreciate the handy electric start with included battery, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. The Intelligauge monitors voltage, frequency and operating hours, while the Lift Hook, foldaway U-shaped handle and never flat tires make it easy to load, unload and move your power where you need it. At 15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts, this powerful unit has a durable steel frame and can handle it all in an outage. 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.

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<ul> <li>Runs on natural gas, gasoline, or propane</li> <li>Push button electric start, battery included</li> <li>Propane (LPG) and natural gas (NG) hoses included</li> <li>15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts on gasoline</li> <li>Massive 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin engine</li> </ul>

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<li>Runs on natural gas, gasoline, or propane</li>
<li>Push button electric start, battery included</li>
<li>Propane (LPG) and natural gas (NG) hoses included</li>
<li>15,000 starting watts and 12,000 running watts on gasoline</li>
<li>Massive 717cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin engine</li>
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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased this unit last year and I have not had to use it yet. but I ran it for a couple of hours and tested it out and it seems that it will do its job.  even if I don’t use it it’s just peace of mind to know that I’m covered just in case we do lose power.

Champion 12,000w Electric start tri fuel

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Supply it with 200,000 BTU/hr of natural gas, and it will do as advertised.  This is a V-twin engine, so no pull start. Be prepared to hook up a 12v battery maintainer to keep it ready to go.

It works

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

Smooth Powerhouse!!

Wow am i impressed.  From packaging to proformance this Champion generator has it all. Started right up and lots of power. While you might not need all the power knowing its there makes all the difference.  You cant go wrong buying Champion products.

Top shelf product

Ran the generator for its initial 5 hour break in period on natural gas and kept turning things on until i reached 50% capacity. It ran a 4 ton A/C (with MicroAir Flex Softstart), 3 computers w/ 6 comp monitors, 3 tvs, Sound system, two refrigerators, lights, coffee maker and ninja air fryer. Outstanding job. Oil and filter changed and now we are ready for the next hurricane or random for no reason power outage here in Houston

Excellent Choice

Amazing. I had my contractor hook up a natural gas line and 50 amp outlet and after we did the break in for 5 hours we did a test run!  Wow !  I haven’t received my soft start for my 5 ton ac yet but we tried it anyway and it didn’t even strain it whatsoever. Running my ac and lights , microwave all at the same time and it was only about 40% usage. Not near as loud as we thought either. Extremely happy with this generator!

Absolute beast!

After our last 12 hour power outage, we decided to look into buying one of the popular whole home generator systems.  The Gen**ac system was going to be expensive and close to $20K so we decided to look into portable generators.  We found the Champion model 201161 would power our AC along with everything else in our 2100 sq foot house with the exception of our washer and dryer.  This model runs on tri fuel which means it can run on gas, propane and natural gas.  This generator comes with a 25 foot natural gas line so the only thing you need to buy is the 30 foot 50 amp electrical line.  We had a local electric company come out and add the needed switch over panel to enable us to run our house on natural gas during a power outage.  If you want to, you can still run the generator on gasoline or propane and avoid the added cost of adding a 50 amp switch.  It also comes with the oil and battery for the electric start so no pulling ropes to get it started.  I would highly recommend this generator as an alternative to the more expensive Gen**ac whole house systems.

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Versatile. The physical property does not lend itself well to a permanent 'stand-by' generator application for several reasons, i.e, utility easements, fenestrations, drainage. The unit will be used as an 'Emergency APU', with temporary placement in a UE. The 201161 was chosen for the Champion reputation and more specifically for the 717cc powerplant with pressurized oiling and the integral oil cooler. The unit feeds an Eaton 200 amp load center with interlock. Operation of a 4-ton HVAC with soft-start, and all 120vac loads witnesses < 50% on the Intelligage. This adequately satisfies 'Emergency' status, and proper load management allows usage of stove, oven, clothes dryer, &c. This is a Natural gas application.

As advertised

Wow.  What an impressive beast.  I took three of us to lift it off the truck, but that said was very easy to move around because of the large wheels and handle.  Directions were easy to follow and it started very quickly.  I will be using propane.  Very happy with the purchase.

Impressive beast.

This generator has met my expectations so far. It doesn't bogg down under load. It is about average for fuel usage and the  CO2 sensor is a bit sensitive. It's important to make sure the generator has a clear buffer with air circulation.

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Bought it for a home standby unit. Used it 2 times no issues. Now last Thursday after the storm hit Houston, went to start it and would not start. Ended up jumping over the starter with a screwdriver. Contacted Champion (Unit is still under warranty) sent a new starter, put it on samething Their customer support gives you the run around on things that is wrong and seems their warranty for getting the generator fixed is a bunch of BS They cannot/ will not even tell you where a warranty center is to take the generator Save yourself the headache & heartache and buy a total different brand.

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