Champion 201438 10000W Tri Fuel
The Champion 201438 10000W Tri Fuel makes 10,000 W running on gasoline and 9,000 W on propane, and starts motors that need up to 12,500 W. It runs about 8 hours at half load on a 7.7-gallon tank of gasoline (maker figure).
Outdoors only, far from doors, windows and vents: the exhaust carries carbon monoxide. It has 240-volt output, so it can feed a well pump through a transfer switch.
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Price checked October 14, 2026; Amazon shows today’s price. This is the listing we matched to the bare unit, not a bundle.
Check you have the right model. Not the same as: Champion 201520 10000W Tri Fuel Inverter (a similar name, a different model: 7,750 W). Read the model name on the unit’s label, not the box or the listing.
Photos from the Amazon listing we matched to the bare unit.
The numbers behind that
This generator makes up to 10,000 watts and can start motors that briefly need 12,500 watts. It runs on gasoline or propane or natural gas. At half load it runs about 8 hours on a tank.
It supplies both 120 and 240 volts, so it can run a well pump or other 240-volt equipment through proper transfer equipment. Of the 16 household loads we track, it can handle 16.
It must run outside. The exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you cannot smell and which kills.
Outdoor use only
This generator burns fuel and produces carbon monoxide. Run it outdoors only, well away from doors, windows and vents, with the exhaust pointed away from the building. Fit working CO alarms indoors. CO Shield automatic engine shutoff (shuts off the engine if unsafe CO levels detected)
What it can run
| Load | Draw | Starting | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 15–40W | 40W | Will work |
| Phone charging and small USB devices | 10–40W | 40W | Will work |
| A few LED lights | 15–80W | 80W | Will work |
| Laptop and monitor | 45–150W | 150W | Will work |
| CPAP | 30–100W | 100W | Will work |
| Refrigerator/freezer | 100–700W | 2,900W | Will work |
| Chest freezer | 80–500W | 2,200W | Will work |
| Gas-furnace blower | 400–1,200W | 3,500W | Will work |
| Sump pump | 700–1,500W | 4,500W | Will work |
| Well pump | 700–2,000W | 6,000W | Will work |
| Window air conditioner | 500–3,250W | 7,200W | Will work |
| Microwave | 800–1,800W | 1,800W | Will work |
| Coffee maker | 700–1,500W | 1,500W | Will work |
| Television | 40–250W | 250W | Will work |
| Garage door opener | 300–800W | 1,800W | Will work |
| 12 V compressor fridge (camping) | 25–110W | 320W | Will work |
Runtime for a generator is a fuel question, not a capacity one — see the table above.
Recall screen
No published recall names this exact model
No CPSC recall in the 2026-10-13 snapshot names this exact model (19 recalls name the brand; none names this model).
This check cannot clear your own unit. Most recalls cover only certain serial numbers. Read the model and serial number off the label on the unit itself, then check the maker's recall page before you use it, sell it, or buy it.
Output
Propane carries less energy per unit than gasoline, so a dual-fuel generator puts out less on gas. Size on the lower figure if propane is your fallback fuel.
- Continuous output
- 10,000W
- Starting / surge
- 12,500W
- Output voltage
- 120/240V
Supplies 240V, so it can run a well pump or other 240V load — through correctly installed transfer equipment, never a cord into an outlet. - Starting method
- Electric, recoil (no remote listed)
- Weight
- 231 lb
Fuel and runtime
| Fuel | Running | Starting | Tank | Runtime at 50% load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 10,000W | 12,500W | 7.7 gal | 8h |
| Propane (LPG) | 9,000W | 11,250W | not stated | 3h |
| Natural gas | 8,000W | 10,000W | not stated | not stated |
Runtime is quoted at half load. Your actual runtime falls as load rises, and refuelling a hot generator is itself a burn and fire hazard — let it cool first.
Outlets
- one 120/240V 30A locking L14-30R
- one 120/240V 42A 14-50R
- two 120V 20A GFCI duplex 5-20R
Outlet configuration decides what you can plug in directly. Powering house circuits instead of appliances requires a transfer switch or inlet installed by a licensed electrician.
Buying the right one
Verified listing — the bare unit
ASIN B0DLPLDXFC · $1,259.99 when checked on October 14, 2026 · purchasable
Listing's own model number is 201438, matching the model number exactly. Prices change: Amazon shows today’s price.
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Listings we turned down
Searching for this model returns bundles, sibling models and refurbished units alongside the bare product. These are the ones we checked and did not link, with the reason.
| Listing | Price | Why it is not this product |
|---|---|---|
| Champion 10,000-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator | $1,399 | Listing's model number is '201520' and the title does not carry the part number '201438'. |
| Champion 8125-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Portable Generator | $999 | Listing's model number is '201169' and the title does not carry the part number '201438'. |
| Generac 10,000 Starting Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator, Electric Start | $1,299 | Listing's model number is '8929' and the title does not carry the part number '201438'. |
| Generac 12,500 Starting Watt Tri-Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start | $1,169 | Listing's model number is 'G0080631' and the title does not carry the part number '201438'. |
| Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Ele | $1,249 | Listing's model number is 'WGen10500TFc' and the title does not carry the part number '201438'. |
Safety boundary
- Outdoor only. Carbon monoxide from this unit is lethal and undetectable by smell.
- Backfeeding is prohibited. Never run a cord from this generator into a wall outlet. It can kill line workers restoring your power.
- Any connection to building wiring requires a licensed electrician and, in most places, a permit and inspection.
- Store fuel safely and away from the running unit. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
Source
Champion product page for the 201438 10000W Tri Fuel
product page specs · captured 2026-10-13 · Manufacturer documented
operator manual · captured 2026-10-13 · Manufacturer documented