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Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel Review

Name: Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel
Brand: Champion
SKU: B0GP92GS5C

7.8Very good · out of 10#5 of 5 in our 15,000 Watt Class Generators ranking

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

On paper, the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel gets the important things right: 13,500 running watts (16,875 at start-up), tri-fuel flexibility (gas, propane or natural gas) and built-in CO sensing. It made our top five 15,000 watt class generators: a great match for a house with a natural gas line and long outages.

Variants of this model

These are sold as variants of one listing family. Each variant has its own page.

Champion 12,500W Tri Fuel · 125000W Tri Fuel · 8.2/10
Champion 8,125W Tri Fuel · 8125W Tri Fuel · 7.6/10

Price$2,950Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Champion
Category	Dual fuel generators
Running output	13500 W
Peak output	16875 W
Listed fuels	gasoline, natural gas, propane
Stated runtime	Up to 8 hours
Stated noise	79 dB
CO sensor	Stated in the listing
Engine	739 cc
Stated warranty	3 years
ASIN	B0GP92GS5C

Full listing title: Champion 16,875-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator

Listing evidence

Running output	Exact listing
Peak output	Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0GP92GS5C

Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

The two picks next to it in our 15,000 watt class generators ranking, with their rating and a dated price.

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Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel

7.8Very good · out of 10$2,950 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 13,500 W running · 16,875 W peak · Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
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Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel

7.9Very good · out of 10$1,099 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 10,500 W running · 13,500 W peak · Gasoline, Propane
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DuroMax XP13000HX

8.8Very good · out of 10$1,079 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 10,500 W running · 13,000 W peak · Gasoline, Propane
1,047 buyer reviews
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13,500 running watts, 16,875 at start-up

That's the running figure the listing states, on gasoline. On paper that covers the fridge, the freezer, the sump pump and, through a transfer switch, the furnace or a well pump; the start-up surge of the biggest motor is the number to check.

Why it made our list

What changes on the night the power goes out

Three fuels. Natural gas from the house line means no refuelling at 2 a.m., and it is also the lowest-output fuel of the three. The hookup is a job for a licensed gas fitter, not a hose and a guess.

CO sensor. A sensor that watches the carbon monoxide around the unit, per the listing. Treat it as a backup: the generator still belongs outside, about 20 ft from doors and windows.

Extension cords or a transfer switch?

Extension cords: run a heavy cord from the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel's 120 V outlets to the fridge and the freezer, and you're set for a night. Hard-wired loads like the furnace and the well pump can't join in that way.

A transfer switch: the listing doesn't name a 30 or 50 amp twist-lock outlet, so look at the panel on the unit itself before you plan an inlet box around it.

Great for you if…

You want most of the house running, not just the fridge
Your house already has a natural gas line
Kids or pets in the house make CO safety a must

Skip it if…

You plan to feed a 50 amp inlet box: the listing names no 50 amp outlet
You need quiet power for a campsite: this is a big open frame
You simply want our top pick: that's the DuroMax XP13000EH (9.3/10)
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Champion promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel listing:

Operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline, with hoses included for natural gas (25 ft.) and propane (6.6 ft.) so it’s ready to run on any fuel right out of the box.
Powered by a reliable 739cc Milwaukee Series V-Twin engine with a convenient, battery-included electric start.
Intelligauge with Power Meter tracks voltage, frequency, and run time, plus features CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system.

Their words and their figures, not our measurements. How loud it is twenty feet from your bedroom window, and whether it catches your well pump's start-up surge, no listing can tell you.

Outlets, fuel and what's in the box

What the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel listing names:

13,500 running watts, 16,875 peak
Runs on gasoline, propane and natural gas
Electric start
CO sensor
79 dB, per the listing
739 cc engine

Warranty & support: A 3-year warranty, as stated in the listing.

That is the maker's promise, not ours. Keep the order confirmation, and register the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel if the maker asks you to.

The manual for the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel has the final word on fuel, oil and outlet ratings.

Price and cost per 1,000 running watts

$2,950 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

At the price on Sep 30, 2026, each 1,000 running watts works out at about $218.52 (price ÷ stated running watts, our arithmetic). That puts it in the pricier third of the 37 generators above 8,000 running watts we have a price and a stated running figure for.

Add the hookup to the budget: a heavy cord, an inlet box and an electrician's visit for the transfer switch or interlock.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0GP92GS5C), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and variants of the same family often sit at different prices.

A better fit for your load list?

Want it quieter, or cleaner power for electronics? The GENMAX 12,500W Tri-Fuel Inverter (7.7/10) is an inverter, per its listing.

Want a CO shutoff? The WEN 14,500W Tri-Fuel, CO Watchdog (7.8/10) names a CO sensor that shuts the engine off.

Planning an inlet box and a transfer switch? The DuroMax XP13000EH (9.3/10) has a 50 amp outlet.

Our take

The verdict

What we'd buy the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel for is 13,500 running watts (16,875 at start-up), with tri-fuel flexibility (gas, propane or natural gas) as a bonus. Nobody has posted a buyer review we could count yet, so the listing is all we have to go on. Where it falls short: no 50 amp outlet in the listing, while most picks here have one. We'd pick it if you want most of the house running, not just the fridge; otherwise, put it next to the Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Fill it with oil before the first start, then run it for a few minutes outside with a small load.

The first outage

Push the start button, let it warm up, then add loads one at a time, the biggest motor first. Propane or gas: decide before the storm and have the hose and the tank ready. The 8 hours on the listing are at a light load; plan a refill at night.

Between storms

Run it every month or so for 20 minutes and keep the battery charged. On propane you avoid stale gas in the carburetor; on gas, add stabiliser or run it dry before storage. Our maintenance schedule has the full list.

Upkeep

First oil change after the break-in hours in the manual (the hour meter counts them), then on schedule. Air filter and spark plug once a season, and a cover for the months it sits.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel, check your hookup: 13,500 running watts are only useful through an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock, so price in the electrician.

Before you buy

Your load list

13,500 running watts and 16,875 at start-up, per the listing. Write down what has to run at the same time, add the biggest motor surge (well pump, sump pump, AC), and let our sizing calculator do the sums.

How it reaches the house

Ask an electrician to quote an inlet box plus a transfer switch or an interlock before you buy, so the total is no surprise. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two.

Where it will run

Outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away (the CO sensor is a backup, not a permission). Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details.

Fuel for three days

Gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

How it compares

How the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel.

Criterion	Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel	Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel
Our rating	7.8/10	7.9/10
Running watts	13,500 W	10,500 W
Peak watts	16,875 W	13,500 W
Fuels	Gas, propane, natural gas	Gas, propane
50 amp outlet	Not stated	Stated

Pick the Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel if you want our higher-rated option (7.9/10), with a 50 amp outlet; stay with the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel for more running watts (13,500 W) and a higher peak (16,875 W).

Compare side by side ↗See the Westinghouse 13,500W Dual Fuel review →

The score in detail

How we rated it

Our score: 7.8/10

Key specifications

9 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

8 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel any good?

We rate it 7.8/10 (very good), #5 of 5 in our 15,000 watt class generator ranking. The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How many watts does the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel deliver?

The listing or manual states 13,500 W running and 16,875 W peak, usually for gasoline. Size your load list against the running watts and keep the peak for motor starts; propane and natural gas ratings are lower. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements (our sizing calculator turns your loads into a running and peak pair).

Which fuels does the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel run on?

The listing names gasoline, propane and natural gas. Output differs by fuel, so check the per-fuel running watts in the manual and whether the hoses you need come in the box. Run it outdoors only, away from doors, windows and vents.

What do you get with the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel?

Its listing states 13,500 running watts (16,875 at start-up), gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel, a built-in CO sensor, push-button electric start, up to 8 hours per tank and a 3-year warranty. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how loud it is in your driveway and how it handles your well pump's surge can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel?

Your load list: 13,500 running watts and 16,875 at start-up, per the listing. Write down what has to run at the same time, add the biggest motor surge (well pump, sump pump, AC), and let our sizing calculator do the sums. How it reaches the house: ask an electrician to quote an inlet box plus a transfer switch or an interlock before you buy, so the total is no surprise. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two. Where it will run: outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away (the CO sensor is a backup, not a permission). Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details. Fuel for three days: gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

Where can I buy the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel?

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Have you used the Champion 16,875W Tri Fuel yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed with our published formula, plus our editors' read of how it compares with its rivals.

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