Champion Power Equipment 46515 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator

by Champion

Product Features

• 3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum Output. Outlets: 1- 120V Outlet (5-20R), 1 - 120V Twistlock (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R)
• Powered by Champion 196cc OHV Engine with Cast Iron Sleeve.
• Runs for 12 hours on full tank of gas at 50% load.
• Weighs 106-pounds Dimension: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.3-inch (H)
• Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 33 x 23 x 23 inches
• Shipping Weight: 106 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000TK2PLI
• Item model number: 46515
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,138 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Run time of 12 hours at 50% load, quiet noise level of 68dB, only 8dB above normal conversation. Receptacles include 30 amp 120 volt AC twist-lock, one 30-amp 120-volt RV receptacle, a 20-amp 120-volt duplex. Push-to-reset circuit breakers. Single-cylinder, four-stroke, air-cooled engine with recoil start and low-oil shut-off.

Product Description

The Champion 4000 watt Portable Generator provides dependable, portable power for your home, campsite or jobsite. 3500 watts Rated, 4000 watts Maximum output. Champion generator can run lights, TV, refrigerator and sump pump all at the same time. Great for running 2-3 power tools. Powered by Champion 196cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeve will run 12 hours on a full tank of gas at 50% load. EPA approved (cannot be sold in California). Features full durable frame, 1 - 120V outlet (5-20R), 1 -120V Twistlock Receptacle (L5-30R), 1 - RV Receptacle (TT-30R), Overload Protection, Low Oil Sensor and Voltmeter. Dimensions: 24.2-inch (L) x 18.3-inch (W) x 18.3-inch (H). Weighs 106-pounds 2 Year Limited Warranty. Champion has the best Product Quality and Customer Service in the business. All Champion products are cover by our Lifetime Free Technical Support and 2 Year Limited Warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

80 of 81 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great generator for the money, June 3, 2010

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L. Davis "Captain K" (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champion Power Equipment 46515 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (Lawn & Patio)

I ordered this item recently through Amazon and am very pleased. I was leaning towards a more costly generator but finally settled on this model. The instructions for start up where easily understood and I had the unit operational in a matter of minutes.
The unit runs quiet compared to other constant speed generators. I plugged my RV into the 30 amp outlet for rv applications and was able to use the AC and other electrical appliances with no problems at all.
I am very happy I went this direction and not the more expensive choices.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 3,000 Watt @4500 ft, August 5, 2010

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10Dog (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Champion Power Equipment 46515 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (Lawn & Patio)

Purchased this item Generator Model #46515 from Cabela's in Utah. Also purchased wheel kit for unit at same time. Brought unit home, turned over, cut off bottom of box. Now I have a cover for the unit (when it is not running and cool).
1st time startup: Followed instructions accompanying unit = did not start.
2nd time startup: After pulling start up cord 2 times, moved choke lever to 'run' position = started right up.
So now I know how to start my unit: 2 pulls @ choke position ON then, 1 pull with choke OFF.

Next, I applied electrical load to test capacity.
Unit bogged down (sounded like it was shutting down) when I added electrical load OVER 3,250 watts total.
Saw on a comment board for another generator that someone else experienced power load loss at 6500' above sea level.
This is probably the case here in SLC, UT (we are at 4500' above sea level).

Other than that, the unit runs with out problems (have run it about 5 hours so far). Fuel consumption seems in line with the data included (10 hrs at 1/2 load per 4 gal. tank).

Obtained adapter unit/cords to allow RV and Twistlok sockets to accept standard House-Style 3-prong plugs. Now I have 4 plug-ins on the unit for my 120 volt electrical needs.

Really like how relatively quiet this unit is when running. For a portable generator of this capacity, the muffler is doing it's job.

Would buy this again.

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great machine, August 30, 2009

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K. Geiger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Champion Power Equipment 46515 4,000 Watt 196cc 4-Stroke Gas Powered Portable Generator (Lawn & Patio)

bought this generator to fit the need of dry camping. it starts with ease and provides alot of power to supply my travel trailer. it is really nice that it has a built in rv hook-up. great machine and its not to loud. for the price cant beat it.