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- DuroMax XP13000HX
- DuroStar DS11000DX
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| Specification | DuroMax XP13000HX | DuroStar DS11000DX |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 10500 W | 9000 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 13000 W | 11000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | 240 lbs | Winner: Winner: 230 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8.5 h | Winner: Winner: 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | 19 h |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 8.3 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29 x 30 x 26 | 29 x 30 x 26 in |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 457 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil, Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 10500 W | 9000 W |
| Starting watts | 13000 W | 11000 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 | 8.5 h | 9 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | 19 h |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9975 W | 8550 W |
| Starting watts | 12350 W | 10450 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 | 3.2 h | 3.5 h |
| Run time @25% load | 6.5 h | 7 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 811640016234 | 811640016722 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 10500 | 9000 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 9975 | 8550 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 13000 | 11000 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 12350 | 10450 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | 19 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 6.5 | 7 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 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 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Displacement | 500 | 457 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper | Copper windings |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | 19 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 9 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Mobility Components | Not available | Wheel kit |
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 5 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroMax XP13000HX is a 10,500-watt dual-fuel generator built to power job sites, home backup systems, and RV setups without compromise. Running on gasoline or propane, this unit delivers 13,000 peak watts, enough to start large air compressors, well pumps, and multiple power tools simultaneously. The 500cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeve handles sustained loads that would overwhelm smaller portables. At 74 decibels, it operates quietly enough for residential neighborhoods, though the 240-pound frame demands serious planning for transport and storage. | The DuroStar DS11000DX is a 9,000-watt dual fuel generator built around a 457cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeves. This wattage places it squarely in the home backup and light job site category. On gasoline, it runs 9 hours at half load and 19 hours at quarter load. On propane, runtime drops to 3.5 hours at half load and 7 hours at quarter load, making gasoline the practical choice for extended outages. The dual fuel option gives users flexibility when propane is more accessible or economical, though gasoline delivers longer operating windows per tank. At 74 dB, the noise level sits in the moderate range for this power class, meaning it will be audible but not prohibitively loud in residential settings. The 8.3-gallon fuel tank combined with the quarter-load runtime means users can stretch a single fill to nearly a full day of light operation. |
- Most PowerfulDuroMax XP13000HX10500W running
- QuietestDuroMax XP13000HX74 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroStar DS11000DX9h at 50% load
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