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- ECHO EG-10000
- NorthStar e14000s
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| Specification | ECHO EG-10000 | NorthStar e14000s |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | 7500 W | Winner: Winner: 12000 W |
| Starting watts | 10000 W | Winner: Winner: 14000 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 84 dB | Winner: Winner: 73 dB |
| Weight | Winner: Winner: 212 lbs | 388 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 8 h | Winner: Winner: 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 12 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 29 x 27 x 24 | 43 x 36 x 35 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | 12 | Not available |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | Not available | <5% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 420 cc Rato OHV 4-stroke | NorthStar e670 OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Recoil, Electric | Electric |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years | 4 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 7500 W | 12000 W |
| Starting watts | 10000 W | 14000 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 h | 10 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame | true |
| UPC | 743184017593 | 840321737434 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 7500 | 12000 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 10000 | 14000 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10 |
| AC Outlet Types | 2x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R); 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R) | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R); 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 | Rato OHV 4-stroke | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 420 | 669 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 8 | 10 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | No | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Recoil, Electric | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Battery and wheel kit | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | 3 | Not available |
| Commercial Warranty | 3 | 4 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The ECHO EG-10000 is a 7,500-watt running generator built around a 420 cc Rato OHV 4-stroke engine. Peak output reaches 10,000 watts, making it capable of powering multiple heavy appliances and job site tools simultaneously. A 6.6-gallon fuel tank delivers 8 hours of runtime at 50% load, which means users can sustain mid-range power draws through a full workday without refueling. The gasoline engine and dual starting system (recoil and electric) give users flexibility in how they bring the unit online. This is a stationary or semi-portable workhorse, not a grab-and-go unit. | The NorthStar e14000s is a commercial-grade EFI portable generator with electric start, delivering 14,000 surge watts and 12,000 rated watts. It features a NorthStar e670 OHV EFI engine, Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, and a heavy-duty steel exoskeleton for durability. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar e14000s12000W running
- QuietestNorthStar e14000s73 dB
- Longest RuntimeNorthStar e14000s10h at 50% load
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