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Generator

Generator

10000 W

230 lbs

19 h

12 h

120/240V 60 Hz

120/240

457 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

439 cc OHV 4-stroke.

Recoil, Electric

Recoil, Electric

5 years

3 years

11000 W

10000 W

19 h

8550 W

7250 W

3.5 h

6900 W

CARB, EPA

CARB, EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023

811640016722

840876180723

9000

8000

5500

10450

9050

9

12

19

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

60

60

OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve

439 cc OHV 4-stroke

cast iron sleeve

Cast iron sleeve

10W-30

19

3.5

Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring

Low oil and overload protection.

Wheel kit

Yes

3

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.

The Firman T08072 is an 8,000-watt tri-fuel generator built for users who need flexibility across fuel sources and sustained power output. Running on gasoline, propane, or natural gas, this unit delivers 10,000 peak watts on startup, enough to handle simultaneous demands like air compressors, power tools, and household appliances. The tri-fuel capability means users can switch fuels based on availability and cost, a significant advantage for job sites, RV travel, or emergency backup where fuel supply chains vary. On gasoline, the T08072 runs at full 8,000 watts. On propane, output drops to 7,250 watts. On natural gas, it falls to 5,500 watts. This tiered output reflects the energy density of each fuel type and shapes what users can realistically power during extended outages or remote work. The 8-gallon tank delivers 12 hours of runtime at both 25% and 50% load on gasoline, meaning users can operate a moderate load overnight without refueling. For job sites and backup power scenarios, this runtime eliminates mid-shift fuel stops.