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- DuroMax XP12000E
- NorthStar c13000s
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| Specification | DuroMax XP12000E | NorthStar c13000s |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | 9500 W | Winner: Winner: 10500 W |
| Starting watts | 12000 W | Winner: Winner: 13000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 72 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 217 lbs | 387 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 10.9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 12 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 30 x 30 x 26 | 43 x 36 x 35 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <5% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | DuroMax OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | Honda GX630 OHV V-Twin |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9500 W | 10500 W |
| Starting watts | 12000 W | 13000 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 | 8 h | 10.9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 19 h | 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 | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 811640014674 | 840321737458 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 9500 | 10500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 12000 | 13000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10.9 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | OHV V-Twin |
| Engine Displacement | 457 | 688 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 19 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10.9 |
| 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 | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroMax XP12000E is a gasoline-powered generator with a rated wattage of 9500 watts and a peak wattage of 12000 watts. It features a recoil and electric starting system and is compliant with CARB and EPA standards. | The NorthStar c13000s is a commercial-grade portable generator designed for demanding jobsites, offering 13,000 surge watts and 10,500 rated watts of power. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar c13000s10500W running
- QuietestNorthStar c13000s72 dB
- Longest RuntimeNorthStar c13000s10.9h at 50% load
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