Champion vs Cummins
Compare home standby generators from Champion and Cummins: list price, installed cost at 22 kW, generator sizes and noise levels. All of these numbers come from the pages each company publishes.
62 dB(A)Champion quietest published level
60 dB(A)Cummins quietest published level
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Champion and Cummins compared
 Champion |  Cummins | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 14 kW | 20 to 30 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | through dealers |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | dealer quote |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 62 | 60 |
Both manufacturers sell through dealers, so neither one publishes a unit price. Whatever the brand, installation costs at a given size run $3,800 to $8,700 at 22 kW, not counting the generator or its switch.
At 23 ft, the quietest published level is 60 dB(A) for Cummins, while Champion comes in at 62 dB(A).
Each manufacturer posts its list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Full details for both brands: Champion cost plus Cummins cost.