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- NorthStar c15000s
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| Specification | NorthStar c15000s | Powerhorse s10500id |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Dual-Fuel |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | No |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 13500 W | 8300 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | 10500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 73 dB | Winner: Winner: 62 dB |
| Weight | 390 lbs | Winner: Winner: 209.5 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | 10.6 h | Winner: Winner: 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal | 7.13 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 43 x 36 x 35 | 30 x 26.3 x 28.8 |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120/240V |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 5V |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Covered outlets | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | Yes |
| THD | <5% % | <3% % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 688 cc Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin | 457 cc OHV 4-stroke |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Recoil, Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 13500 W | 8300 W |
| Starting watts | 15000 W | 10500 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 | 10.6 h | 12 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Propane | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | Not available | 7500 W |
| Starting watts | Not available | 9450 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 | Not available | 6 h |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | Not available |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | Yes |
| Neutral | true | true |
| UPC | 840321737861 | 840321764003 |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 13500 | 8300 |
| Running Watts (Propane) | Not available | 7500 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 15000 | 10500 |
| Starting Watts (Propane) | Not available | 9450 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.6 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 6 |
| AC Outlet Types | 3x Duplex 120V 20A (5-20R) GFCI1x 120V 30A (L5-30R)1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R)1x 120/240V 60A (14-60R) | 1x Duplex 120V 20A (L5-20R) GFCI; 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R); 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R); 1x 120/240V 50A (10-50R) |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin | OHV 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement | 688 | 457 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 10.6 | 12 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Propane) | Not available | 6 |
| 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 | Funnel, tool kit, key fob, propane hose, and battery |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Commercial Warranty | 4 | Not available |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The NorthStar c15000s is a commercial-grade portable generator powered by a Honda GX690 OHV engine, delivering 15,000 surge watts and 13,500 rated watts. It features Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, a built-in battery charger/maintainer, and carbon monoxide detection with automatic shutdown for enhanced safety. | The Powerhorse s10500id is a dual-fuel inverter generator delivering 10,500 surge watts and 8,300 rated watts, suitable for emergency home backup, RVs, and worksites. |
- Most PowerfulNorthStar c15000s13500W running
- QuietestPowerhorse s10500id62 dB
- Longest RuntimePowerhorse s10500id12h at 50% load
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