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- NorthStar c13000s
- Westinghouse WGen9500c
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| Specification | NorthStar c13000s | Westinghouse WGen9500c |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | No |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 10500 W | 9500 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 13000 W | 12500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | Winner: Winner: 72 dB | 74 dB |
| Weight | 387 lbs | Winner: Winner: 209.1 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 10.9 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 12 h |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal | 6.6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 43 x 36 x 35 | 27.2 x 26.1 x 26.5 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240 | 120/240V 60 Hz |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 5 |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <5% % | Not available |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | Honda GX630 OHV V-Twin | 457 cc Westinghouse OHV 4-stroke, Cast iron sleeve |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 3 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 10500 W | 9500 W |
| Starting watts | 13000 W | 12500 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 | 10.9 h | 8 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 12 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | false |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | CARB, EPA |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | Not available | Not available |
| UPC | 840321737458 | 850011336670 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 10500 | 9500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 13000 | 12500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.9 | 8 |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 12 |
| AC Outlet Types | 3x 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) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV V-Twin | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 688 | 457 |
| Cylinder Sleeve | Not available | Cast iron |
| Engine Oil Type | Not available | SAE 10W-30 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.9 | 8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Low oil and overload protection |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | Yes |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Not available | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, battery, and wheel kit |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | Not available | 3 |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The NorthStar c13000s is a commercial-grade portable generator designed for demanding jobsites, offering 13,000 surge watts and 10,500 rated watts of power. | The Westinghouse WGen9500c is a portable gas-powered generator delivering 9,500 running watts and 12,500 peak watts, ideal for home backup power with features like remote electric start and a CO sensor. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar c13000s10500W running
- QuietestNorthStar c13000s72 dB
- Longest RuntimeNorthStar c13000s10.9h at 50% load
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