Colorado Peak PowerChampion portable generators in Colorado
Champion makes the dual-fuel and tri-fuel portable generators most Colorado homeowners shortlist. At altitude, Champion offers a high-altitude carburetor jet and recommends it from about 5,500 feet, which covers much of the Front Range foothills and every mountain town.
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (US headquarters per Champion's contact page; Wisconsin office in Sussex, WI)
- Where it’s made
- Not published on Champion's product or contact pages.
- Warranty
- 3-year limited, plus lifetime tech support
- Altitude
- About 3.5% less per 1,000 ft; high-altitude jet from 5,500 ft
- Cold weather
- No cold-weather rating published
- Where to buy
- Direct from the brand and through retailers
Models for home backup
9000-Watt Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter with CO Shield (201176)
| Running watts | Gasoline 7,250; propane 6,525; natural gas 5,875 |
|---|---|
| Starting watts | 9,000 on all fuels |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane, natural gas |
| Inverter | True |
| Outlets 240v | 120/240 V 30 A locking (L14-30R) and 120/240 V 14-50R |
| Other | CO Shield auto-shutoff; Cold Start Technology; 72 dB(A) |
8000W Electric Start Dual Fuel Generator (201568, conventional)
| Running watts | Gasoline 8,000; propane 7,200 |
|---|---|
| Starting watts | Gasoline 10,000; propane 9,000 |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane |
| Inverter | False |
| Outlets 240v | 120/240 V 30 A locking (L14-30R) |
| Other | CO Shield auto-shutoff; Cold Start Technology |
4500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter
| Running watts | Gasoline 3,500; propane 3,150 |
|---|---|
| Starting watts | 4,500 |
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane |
| Inverter | True |
| Outlets 240v | No (120 V only: TT-30R RV outlet, two 5-20R) |
| Other | Parallel capable; Cold Start Technology |
Warranty
3-year limited warranty plus free lifetime technical support (stated on each product page reviewed).
Altitude
Older Champion owner's manual (model 41532): output drops about 3.5% per 1,000 ft above sea level. Champion can supply a high-altitude carburetor main jet, recommended at a minimum of 5,500 ft. Using it lower can damage the engine. No altitude figures were found for current models.
Cold weather
Champion advertises 'Cold Start Technology' for easier cold-weather starts. No operating temperature range or cold-weather kit is published on the product pages.
Monitoring and the app
No app or remote monitoring on the models reviewed. The on-unit Intelligauge shows voltage, frequency and run hours, and works off-grid since it is local.
Recalls
We found no U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls of this brand’s home-backup products since 2021, as of October 2026.
What a Colorado homeowner should know
- The tri-fuel 9000 W inverter can run on natural gas, but rated output drops from 7,250 W (gas) to 5,875 W on NG, before altitude derate.
- The 240 V L14-30 outlet on the larger models allows connection to a properly installed transfer switch or interlock. The 4500 W inverter is 120 V only.
- CO Shield automatic shutoff is standard on the larger models reviewed. Champion notes it is not a substitute for indoor CO alarms.
Check whether Champion fits your list before you buy: the calculator shows running watts, starting watts, and hours of runtime.
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Reviewed October 29, 2026 from manufacturer documents and CPSC records. Specs and terms change; confirm with the manufacturer or your installer. Colorado Peak Power is independent of Champion.
Sources
- championpowerequipment.com /contact-us/
- slashgear.com /1952613/where-are-champion-generators-made-who-makes-them/
- championpowerequipment.com /product/201176-9000-watt-tri-fuel-inverter-with-co-shield/
- championpowerequipment.com /product/201568-8000w-electric-start-dual-fuel-generator/
- championpowerequipment.com /
- manualslib.com /manual/598458/Champion-41532.html
- cpsc.gov /Recalls/2013/Portable-Generators-Recalled-by-Champion-Power-Equipment