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  • DuroMax XP13000HXT
  • DuroStar DS11000DX
  • Model XP13000HXT
    Model XP13000HXT

    DuroMax 10,500W Tri-Fuel Generator

    10500W
    Running
    74 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model DS11000DX
    Model DS11000DX

    DuroStar 9,000W Dual-Fuel Generator

    9000W
    Running
    74 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationDuroMax XP13000HXTDuroStar DS11000DX
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Tri-Fuel
Dual-Fuel
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyYesYes
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 gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
30 x 29 x 26
29 x 30 x 26 in
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240
120/240V 60 Hz
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
Not available—
GFCI outletsYesYes
Covered outletsNoNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
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
Not available—
Recoil, Electric
Warranty
Warranty
5 years
5 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot 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
Natural gasNot available—Not available—
Running watts
8500 W
Not available—
Starting watts
10000 W
Not available—
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
Not available—
Not available—
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
9500 W
8550 W
Starting watts
12000 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 arrestorYesYes
Neutral
Not available—
Not available—
UPC
811640016470
811640016722
Core / High-priority specs
Running Watts (Gasoline)
10500
9000
Running Watts (Propane)
9500
8550
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
8500
Not available—
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
13000
11000
Starting Watts (Propane)
12000
10450
Starting Watts (Natural Gas)
10000
Not available—
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) GFCI1x 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
500 cc 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 windings
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
Not available—
Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring
Low Oil ProtectionYesYes
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Mobility Components
Not available—
Wheel kit
Starting Components
Recoil, Electric, Remote
Not available—
Fuel Connection Components
natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose
Not available—
Included Accessories
Not available—
Funnel, tool kit, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
5
Not available—
Additional specs
Summary
The DuroMax XP13000HXT is a 10,500-watt tri-fuel generator built around a 500cc OHV engine with cast iron sleeves. It runs on gasoline, propane, or natural gas, which means users can adapt to fuel availability rather than being locked into a single source. At 10,500 running watts, this unit crosses into heavy-duty territory. It can simultaneously power a central air unit, water heater, and multiple household circuits during an outage. For job sites, it handles compressors, circular saws, and angle grinders without strain. The tri-fuel flexibility also makes it valuable for users in regions where propane or natural gas may be cheaper or more accessible than gasoline during extended outages.
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 Powerful
    DuroMax XP13000HXT
    10500W running
  • Quietest
    DuroMax XP13000HXT
    74 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    DuroStar DS11000DX
    9h at 50% load
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