Champion 201169 review
Champion 201169 6,500-Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator, with CO Shield
By Tom Calder
At 6,500 running watts on gasoline (6,000 on propane, 5,500 on natural gas) it can cover a refrigerator, furnace blower, sump pump and several lights, with a window air conditioner as the biggest add. The L14-30R locking outlet is the one a manual transfer switch cord plugs into, and CO Shield is the maker's term for its carbon monoxide shutoff.
- Best for
- Households that want a natural gas hookup option
- Skip it if
- You need a 50A outlet or a unit two people can lift easily
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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What we like
- Runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas
- CO Shield carbon monoxide shutoff
- Large 8.5-gal gasoline tank
Worth knowing
- Heavy at 206 lb
- No 14-50R outlet
- Natural gas output drops to 5,500 running watts
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you need a 50A outlet or a unit two people can lift easily.
Key specs
| Running watts | 6,500 W |
| Starting watts | 8,125 W |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane or natural gas |
| Weight | 206 lb |
| CO safety (maker's term) | CO Shield |
| Noise (as listed) | — |
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Best for Runs on propane too