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- DuroStar DS13000MX
- Sportsman GENMAX1500
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| Specification | DuroStar DS13000MX | Sportsman GENMAX1500 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Dual-Fuel | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 10500 W | 900 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 13000 W | 1500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 65 dB |
| Weight | 209 lbs | Winner: Winner: 45 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 8.5 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 1 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29.8 x 27.5 x 25.8 | 16 x 14 x 16 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120 |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | Not available | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 72 cc 2-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 10500 W | 900 W |
| Starting watts | 13000 W | 1500 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 | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 9975 W | Not available |
| Starting watts | 12350 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 | 3.3 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | 6.5 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | false |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 811640016746 | 27077805444 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 10500 | 900 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | 9975 | Not available |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 13000 | 1500 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | 12350 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.3 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Propane) | 6.5 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 2-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 500 | 72 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Cast iron sleeve | Not available |
| Alternator Winding Material | Copper windings | Not available |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | 3.3 | Not available |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Not available |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric, Remote | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, propane hose, battery, and wheel kit | Tool kit and battery charging cables |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroStar DS13000MX is a dual-fuel generator with a rated wattage of 10500 watts and a peak wattage of 13000 watts. It features a 500 cc OHV 4-stroke engine and is designed for versatile power needs. | The Sportsman GENMAX1500 is a portable 2-cycle gasoline generator offering 1,500 surge watts and 900 running watts, suitable for powering common household appliances and power tools. |
- Most PowerfulDuroStar DS13000MX10500W running
- QuietestSportsman GENMAX150065 dB
- Longest RuntimeDuroStar DS13000MX8.5h at 50% load
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