Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB
#9 in Mid-sizeFull review
The largest CARB-compliant open-frame generator Champion sells, for California homes that want gas or propane backup through a transfer switch, or power for a 50 A RV.
The Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB leads on CO safety, warranty and run time.
WEN DF1100T
#13 in Mid-sizeFull review
A mid-size dual-fuel generator for feeding a 50 A transfer switch on a budget, though the CO-sensing DF1100X is the safer pick.
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Prices were last checked October 28, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB for CO safety (shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up vs no CO shutoff), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and run time (10 hours on a tank at 50% load vs 8.5 hours on a tank at 50% load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB | WEN DF1100T |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 30% | 50 no current price (neutral score used) | 94 $0.10 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 60 10 hours on a tank at 50% load | 45 8.5 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 70 gasoline or propane | 70 gasoline or propane |
| Home hookup 15% | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 0 no CO shutoff |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 33 2-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 80 push-button electric start | 80 push-button electric start |
Specifications
| Champion 10,000-Watt Dual Fuel CARB | WEN DF1100T | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 8,000 W running, 10,000 W starting | 8,300 W running, 11,000 W starting |
| Propane | 7,200 W running, 9,000 W starting | 7,500 W running, 9,500 W starting |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, L14-30, 14-50 | 4 × 120 V, L5-30, 14-50 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | No | No |
| Price per watt | - | $0.10 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 7.7 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 10 hr at 50% load | 8.5 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 5 hr | 3 hr |
| Engine | 458 cc | 457 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 74 dBA | - |
| CO shutoff | Yes | No |
| CARB compliant | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Electric and recoil | Electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 28.7 x 28.5 x 25.8 in | 27.3 x 20.6 x 21.9 in |
| Weight | 208 lb | 213.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2023-12 | 2018-11 |