Champion Power Equipment 40065 Wheel Kit with Folding Handle and Never Flat Tires, for 2800-4750-Watt Generators, Black

I purchased a Champion Portable 4000 watt generator and quickly realized how difficult it was to move it around without any wheels. The mobility kit looked like a good option so I put one on order. The kit arrived on time and undamaged with all the necessary parts. It came with a decent set of instructions and took about 30 minutes to install using my own hand tools.Build Quality:The Mobility Kit is well made and comes with a substantial heavy duty axle and sufficiently beefy bolts and hardware to carry the weight and expected uses of a generator. Though the bolts are appropriately sized, they are made of softer steel and could be stripped or broken if over- tightened. As long as you don't try to tighten them gorilla tight you should be OK. If anything, this kit is a little overbuilt for a generator of this size and should last forever. The handle is sturdy and well designed to fold out of the way when not in use. The wheels are solid and are sized appropriately to roll over small obstacles and uneven ground.Installation:Installation was pretty easy though I got in a hurry and made a few mistakes. Later I learned that Champion has a very good Youtube installation video that walks you through the entire process. Here's a link you can paste into your browser to show you how easy it is.https://youtu.be/-byHx3I5myoOnce I had the axle and wheels installed, I moved on to the the handle. Like the rest of the install, it helped to look at pictures to get it set up in the right position. The handle is well designed and moves up and down for transport and storage.I did have to read the directions a few times and lay out all the hardware to make sure I used all the bolts etc. in the right places. A wrench is supplied but I used my own sockets and combination wrenches. Installation requires tipping the generator on it's side and I used some wooden blocks to get if off the floor a bit and allow room for installing the axle and wheels. Setting the generator on it's side on a pickup tailgate or work bench would have the same effect but it requires 's a two-person lift to do that. It works better if the generator hasn't already been filled with gas and oil. I had already filled mine and took a chance by not draining it. Fortunately mine didn't leak but I did get a little puff of white / gray smoke when I started it which tells me that a little oil leaked into the cylinder. No problems and the smoke cleared in about 5 seconds.Function:Once the installation was complete I gave it a try and to my delight, it works really well. I can grab the handle and move the generator around almost effortlessly now. A smaller person can now move this 110 lb generator (actually closer to 125 lbs with gas, oil and the mobility kit installed) around without any trouble, especially on concrete. The wheels are big enough that I can move it relatively easily on grass as well. The tires are solid rubber so you don't have to worry about flat tires. That will make it much handier for use with an RV when I'm camping.Security:With wheels installed the generator would be even easier to steal now (yes unfortunately that does happen sometimes). During power outages or while camping this generator will be sitting outside next to the house or RV. Fortunately, the generator has a nice steel frame that I can use to secure it with steel cable or chain and a heavy duty lock.I highly recommend this kit. Actually, If I had it to do over, I would just buy the generator with the wheels already installed. After I purchased my generator I saw them on sale packaged with mobility kits (already installed) and a cover for the same price that I paid for the generator alone. All in all a very good mobility kit that was easy to install and use.

Perfect fit/match for my generator and very easy to install.

Easy installation. Fit my generator great.

Perfect fit for my 4000 watt Champion generator. Only concern from my perspective is what to do with the extra handle. It'd be a shame to just throw it away. I sent a question about recycling it to Champion Power Equipment.For my generator, the straight handle worked. Unfortunately, the preferred handle would have been the curved one. Alas, the kit did not provide a bracket to use it.For those interested in using dolly type wheels, the axle pins in the kit are 5/8 x 2 1/2" from hub to shoulder. So, most wheels, such as those carried by hardware stores are likely to fit.

Works great

I bought these for a generator. They make it so much easier to transport to needed location. I don't know why generators just don't come with the wheels, but i guess it's a way to make fore money. I'm glad to have found them.

This product fits my Champion 4200/3500 dual fuel inverter generator (open frame) perfectly. Good price.

My Champion generator is awesome, and I use it on the ranch frequently (I choose to run propane so I don't have to mess around with stale gas and fuel stabilizers). I have some truck ramps for my pickup, and with the truck ramps and using this wheel kit, I can load/unload the generator by myself. I would NEVER be able to handle this generator without these wheels. It's a must-have kit.PROS: essential for moving the generator, especially if by yourself. Sturdy, easy to install, no air in the tires so no flats.CONS: Wheels could be just a smidge bigger diameter, the "feet" of the generator sometimes drag in the dirt and mud.PRO TIP: When you change your oil in our Champion generator, just wheel it up onto a couple of ramps, put your oil catch pan between the ramps, and you can literally change the oil in about 10 minutes start to stop. These wheels are great for that purpose. I use a small piece of aluminum foil to "channel" the oil from the oil drain away from the cross brace on the frame.Buy this kit with confidence. Worth every penny.