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Champion 201016 22kW review

Champion 201016 22kW Dual Fuel Home Standby Generator with 200-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch

By Tom Calder

Our verdict · Researched
4.2 / 5

A 22 kW Champion standby generator that runs on propane or natural gas, titled with a 200-amp automatic transfer switch. It has a 10-year limited warranty. A standby generator is installed by licensed professionals.

Best for
Whole-house standby, 10-year warranty
Skip it if
You need the transfer switch confirmed in the box
Amazon price
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · DetailsProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.

What we like

  • Propane or natural gas
  • 10-year limited warranty
  • 200-amp automatic transfer switch named in the title

Worth knowing

  • 634.3 lb, professional installation needed
  • Per-fuel output not stated
  • Transfer switch not in the included-components row

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Who shouldn't buy this

Don't buy it if you need the transfer switch confirmed in the box: the components row does not list one.

Key specs

Rated output (listing)22,000 W
Transfer switch200-amp automatic (named in title; not in the included-components row)
FuelNatural gas or propane
Weight634.3 lb
Warranty10-year limited
How this review works

This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.

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