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| Specification | A-iPower SUA15000EC | NorthStar c15000s |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | 12000 W | Winner: Winner: 13500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | Winner: Winner: 15000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 85 dB | Winner: Winner: 73 dB |
| Weight | 392 lbs | Winner: Winner: 390 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | Winner: Winner: 10.6 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8 gal | 12 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 38.7 x 26.8 x 34.9 | 43 x 36 x 35 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 5 % | <5% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 680 cc Senci V-Twin | 688 cc Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 4 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 12000 W | 13500 W |
| Starting watts | 15000 W | 15000 W |
| Running amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Running amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (120V) | Not available | Not available |
| Peak amps (240V) | Not available | Not available |
| Run time @50% load | 7 h | 10.6 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | NeutralBonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 851217006138 | 840321737861 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 12000 | 13500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 15000 | 15000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 10.6 |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R) 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 60A (14-60R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Senci V-Twin | Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin |
| Engine Displacement | 680 | 688 |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7 | 10.6 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Included Accessories | Oil, tool kit, battery charging cables, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 2-Year Residential | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 1-Year Commercial | 4 |
| Part Number | SUA15000EC | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The A-iPower SUA15000EC is a 12,000-watt gasoline generator built for heavy-duty applications where sustained power matters more than portability. Contractors, event organizers, and homeowners with backup power needs will find this unit capable of running multiple large tools, HVAC systems, or an entire job site electrical load simultaneously. The 15,000-watt starting capacity handles inrush demands from compressors, pumps, and air conditioning units without voltage sag.
This is a stationary or semi-mobile power solution. The 392-pound weight and open-frame design signal a generator meant to stay put once deployed, though the included wheel kit allows repositioning across a job site or property. Gasoline fuel availability and the 8-gallon tank capacity make refueling cycles predictable for users who understand the 7-hour runtime at half load. | The NorthStar c15000s is a commercial-grade portable generator powered by a Honda GX690 OHV engine, delivering 15,000 surge watts and 13,500 rated watts. It features Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, a built-in battery charger/maintainer, and carbon monoxide detection with automatic shutdown for enhanced safety. |