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- DuroStar DS13000X
- Firman P06701
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| Specification | DuroStar DS13000X | Firman P06701 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | Yes | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 10500 W | 6700 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 13000 W | 8350 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 74 dB |
| Weight | 240 lbs | Winner: Winner: 178 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8.5 h | Winner: Winner: 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 8 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 30 x 29 x 26 | 28.4 x 27.5 x 26.8 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | No | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | 12 % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 500 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve | 389 cc OHV 4-stroke, cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Recoil |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 10500 W | 6700 W |
| Starting watts | 13000 W | 8350 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 | 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | 17 h | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | true | true |
| Compliance | Carb, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | true |
| UPC | 811640016739 | 840876167014 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 10500 | 6700 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 13000 | 8350 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | Not available |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) |
| 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 | 389 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | cast iron sleeve |
| Engine Oil Type | 10W-30 | Not available |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | 17 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8.5 | 12 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, tool kit, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, cover, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The DuroStar DS13000X is a 10,500-watt gasoline generator built to handle whole-home backup power and job site demands. With 13,000 peak watts and a 500cc OHV engine, this unit can run a full refrigerator, multiple air conditioning units, and power tools simultaneously. The 8.3-gallon fuel tank stretches runtime to 17 hours at 25% load, meaning users can maintain power through an entire night without refueling. At 50% load, the 8.5-hour runtime covers a typical workday, making this suitable for both emergency preparedness and extended outdoor use.
The DS13000X includes both recoil and electric start, so users avoid the frustration of pulling a cord in cold weather or after long storage. A 5-year warranty backs the unit, which is 60% longer than the 3.1-year industry average for this wattage class. The combination of power output, fuel capacity, and starting convenience positions this generator as a practical choice for homeowners and contractors who need reliable, extended-runtime power without the complexity of inverter technology. | The Firman P06701 is a 6700-watt gasoline generator built around a 389cc OHV 4-stroke engine with a cast iron sleeve. This wattage class powers essential home appliances, job site tools, and outdoor event equipment simultaneously. The 8-gallon fuel tank stretches runtime to 12 hours at half load, meaning users refuel once per day under moderate use rather than every few hours. At 74 decibels, the noise level matches a vacuum cleaner, loud enough to require distance from neighbors but typical for this power class. The recoil starting system is mechanically simple and reliable, though it demands physical effort on cold mornings or after storage. |
- Most PowerfulDuroStar DS13000X10500W running
- QuietestDuroStar DS13000X74 dB
- Longest RuntimeFirman P0670112h at 50% load
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