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Cummins QuietConnect RS20A vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Champion 14kW aXis (100837) is cheaper at $4999. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A or Champion 14kW aXis (100837)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Champion 14kW aXis (100837) is the cheaper at $4999.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Cummins QuietConnect RS20A Champion 14kW aXis (100837)
US price $5747.5 $4999
BrandCumminsChampion
Released
Rated output lp (kW) 20 14
Rated output ng (kW) 18 12.5
Fuel type dual-fuel dual-fuel
Cooling type air-cooled air-cooled
Transfer switch amps 200
Engine displacement cc 754
Thd percent 5
Noise level db (A) 65 62
Phase single-phase single-phase
Enclosure material aluminum steel
Warranty years 5 10
Weight (lb) 439

Sources — Cummins QuietConnect RS20A: apelectric.com (verified 2026-07-11). Champion 14kW aXis (100837): championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Cummins QuietConnect RS20A and Champion 14kW aXis (100837)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Rated output lp (kW): Cummins QuietConnect RS20A 20 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 14
  • Rated output ng (kW): Cummins QuietConnect RS20A 18 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 12.5
  • Noise level db (A): Cummins QuietConnect RS20A 65 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 62
  • Enclosure material: Cummins QuietConnect RS20A aluminum vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) steel
  • Warranty years: Cummins QuietConnect RS20A 5 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 10

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