Compare Generators Side-by-Side

Generator

Generator

3500 W

240 lbs

17 h

120/240

120

500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

212 cc OHV 4-stroke

Recoil

5 years

3 years

13000 W

3500 W

17 h

8500 W

12000 W

6.5 h

CARB, EPA

CARB, EPA

811640016470

743184017586

10500

2800

8500

12000

8.5

10

17

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)

60

60

500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

OHV 4-stroke

cast iron sleeve

17

3.2

Low oil and overload protection

Recoil, Electric, Remote

Wheel kit

5

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 ECHO EG-3500 is a 2,800-watt gasoline generator built around a 212 cc OHV 4-stroke engine. At this wattage, it handles essential household loads like refrigerators, sump pumps, and power tools, but cannot run a central air conditioner or multiple high-demand appliances simultaneously. The 3,500-watt peak output gives it a brief surge capacity for motor startup, which matters when powering devices with inrush current demands. ECHO positions this unit for homeowners managing short outages, campers needing overnight power, and contractors powering hand tools on job sites where grid access is unavailable.