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Generator

Generator

10500 W

240 lbs

17 h

120/240V 60 Hz

120/240

500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

457 cc OHV 4-stroke

Recoil, Electric

Recoil, Electric

5 years

3 years

13000 W

10500 W

17 h

9975 W

8550 W

3.2 h

5.8 h

8500 W

CARB, EPA

EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023

811640016234

10500

8550

7500

12350

9450

8.5

10.5

17

2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R)

1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R)

60

60

OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

OHV 4-stroke

Cast iron sleeve

17

3.2

5.8

Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring

Low oil and overload protection

Recoil, Electric

3

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 WEN TF1050iX is an 8550-watt tri-fuel inverter generator that runs on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. This capacity sits at the threshold between mid-range jobsite power and whole-house backup. The inverter design delivers 1.2% THD, making it safe for laptops, televisions, and other sensitive electronics that would suffer damage from dirty power. Tri-fuel flexibility means you can match the available fuel source to your location or storage preference, though output varies by fuel type. On gasoline, the TF1050iX delivers its full 8550 running watts and 10500 starting watts. On propane, it maintains 8550 running watts but drops to 9450 starting watts. On natural gas, output falls to 7500 running watts and 8500 starting watts, a meaningful reduction if you depend on peak capacity. The 7.1-gallon fuel tank and 10.5-hour runtime at 50% load on gasoline mean you can run a moderate load overnight without refueling, though propane runtime drops to 5.8 hours at the same load. This generator bridges the gap between portable and stationary power, though its 209.4-pound weight requires serious planning for transport.