Tested and Reviewed The Champion 4500 watt Inverter Generator

The Champion 4500-watt inverter generator is a perfect blend of versatility and convenience. Besides the dual fuel technology, this beast is equipped with the industry’s leading inverter technology to cope with the noise and unstable voltages.

I and my team have conducted multiple noise, runtime, load, frequency, and sturdiness tests to make sure whether the generator meets the expected standards or not.

Unboxing:

The packing was pretty solid with decent padding, I didn’t find any cracks on my unit; the box contains.

Build Quality:

Though this machine doesn’t have a metallic casing, still the built quality looks pretty impressive with no construction issues. The copper windings, rubber mounts for motors, and cleaner wirings are cherry on top.

Design:

Champion 4500-watt is a perfect blend of sturdy plastic, premium copper, and edgeless design. it has a convenient foldaway handle to roam it around like a luggage bag.

The front holds a loaded control panel and small battery comportment beneath it, the back contains lots of vents and a spark arrestor to prevent flammable debris.

The right side has a removable to do necessary maintenance like oil change, filter cleaning, spark plug inspection, tune-up, etc. A smooth recoil start and a small comportment are added on the left for quick startup, instant oil or drain the gasoline.

Runtime Test:

With 25% load, this machine lasted for about 13 hours which is pretty decent, also at ½ load this machine managed to provide me 7-7.5 hours.

Besides impressive runtime on gasoline, this machine also has a dual fuel mechanism; you can integrate a hose and a 20-lb LPG tank to spend longer nights comfortably.

Load (Capacity Test):

Champion’s 4500-watt portable inverter generator is equipped with a powerful 212cc, 4-stroke OHV engine that can generate 4500 peak and 3500 running watts on gasoline. With LPG (Propane) this beast is providing 4500 starting and 3150 running watts.

Besides impressive power, this machine provides <3% THD (total harmonic distortions) to ensure your voltage-sensitive appliance will be free from sudden shocks.

Below are some of the appliances I have run to reach the actual limits of this portable inverter generator.

Recommended Smaller model for camping: Champion 2000 watt portable inverter generator

What Can Champion 4500-watt Inverter Generator Run?

Appliance	Starting/Surge Watts	Running/Rated Watts
Refrigerator	0	450
Dishwasher	1800	1300
Washing Machine	2300	1200
Electric Grill 1.6 KW	0	1600
Toaster	0	1500
Coffee Maker	0	1000
Vacuum Cleaner 12 Amps	2500	1440
Microwave Oven	0	600
Food Processor	0	400
All of the lights, TVs, etc. 1500 watts	0	1500

Noise Test of Champion 4500 Generator:

Like the Honda eu3000is and Westinghouse iGen 4500 watts, this machine also has a perfect enclosure and modern inverter technology to cope with the noise.

Well, I and my team have conducted the below noise tests with a Decibel meter.

• At idle with eco mode “ON”, I got 56 – 57 dB (A) from 23 ft. away, however, on normal mode; I got 59 – 60 dB (A).
• At 25% load, the generator was emitting around 62 – 64 dB (A) which is pretty fair for this type of machine.

Ports, Outlet, Indicators and Sensors:

All ports and outlets are covered with weatherproof flaps; you don’t have to care about rain, snow, or bugs.

Parallel Support:

Besides the massive power, this machine also has parallel ports to combine two compatible machines. You just need to purchase a separate parallel kit and a compatible generator to double the power.

Wireless Remote Startup Test:

The remote control works perfectly from 70 – 80ft. However, from an increased distance, the generator may struggle to catch the signals

Maintenance and Usage:

The installation process is pretty straightforward; you need to remove the shipping support from the bottom, connect the battery plugs, press the choke button, and the generator is ready to fire up.

In addition to that, the machine has a clean wiring arrangement and visible 10mm bolts to do the maintenance task in an instant.

Warranty and Customer Support:

Champion Power Equipment provides 3 years of limited warranty backed by instant customer support.

Why and When Should You Buy Champion 4500 Inverter Generator?

If you are searching for a powerful portable inverter generator for the RV that combines portability, extreme power, a convenient control panel, and modern features, the Champion 4500 Watts is an ideal candidate.

Besides the huge capacity of 4.5kw, this machine also offers parallel ports to double the power.

Alternatives:

Parameters	Champion 4500-watt portable inverter generator	Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment	WEN DF450i Super Quiet 4500-Watt Inverter Generator	Pulsar 4500W, Portable Quiet Remote Start
Fuel Options	Dual fuel	Dual fuel	Dual fuel	Gasoline
Runtime at 25% load	13 hours	18 hours	12 hours	12 hours
Starting watts	4500	4500	4500	4500
Running watts	3500	3700	3500	3700
Remote Start	YES	YES	NO	YES
CO sensor	NO	YES	NO	NO
Noise levels at 25% load	61 dBA	52dBA	58dBA	63dBA
THD (total harmonic distortion)	<3%	<3%	<3%	<3%
Weight	97-lbs	93-lbs	100-lbs	108-lbs
Dimensions	‎23.2″x17.7″x20.1″	9.6″x21.5″x24.3″	23.2″x 18″x20.1″	27.5″x 21″x 23.5″
Warranty	3 years	3 years	3 years	3 years
Price Tag	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price	Check Price

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