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  • NorthStar c15000s
  • VEVOR GF12000E-A2
  • Model c15000s
    Model c15000s

    NorthStar 13,500W Gas Generator

    13500W
    Running
    73 dB
    Noise
    View details
  • Model GF12000E-A2
    Model GF12000E-A2

    VEVOR 9,000W Tri-Fuel Generator

    9000W
    Running
    0 dB
    Noise
    View details
Quick charts
Each chart uses its own Y-axis scale (so numbers are comparable within a chart).
Running watts
W
Starting watts
W
Noise
dB
Runtime @50%
h
Running watts by fuel
Shows how output changes across gasoline/propane/natural gas (when available).
Generator Specifications Comparison
SpecificationNorthStar c15000sVEVOR GF12000E-A2
General
Product type
Generator
Generator
Fuel
Gasoline
Tri-Fuel
InverterNoNo
Parallel capableNoNo
RV readyNoNo
Running watts
Winner: Winner: 13500 W
9000 W
Starting watts
Winner: Winner: 15000 W
13500 W
Noise (lower limit)
Winner: Winner: 73 dB
0 dB
Weight
390 lbs
Winner: Winner: 234.8 lbs
Run time @50% load
Winner: Winner: 10.6 h
9.5 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Fuel tank
12 gal
9.2 gal
Fuel gaugeYesYes
Approx. dimensions (L × W × H)
43 x 36 x 35
29.9 x 28.7 x 27.4
Electrical
Voltage (AC)
120/240V 60 Hz
AC120V/AC240V
Voltage (DC)
Not available—
Not available—
GFCI outletsYesNo
Covered outletsYesNo
Automatic Voltage RegulationYesYes
THD
<5% %
0 %
Engine
Engine
688 cc Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin
Four-Stroke
Alternator
Not available—
Not available—
Starting system
Electric
Not available—
Warranty
Warranty
4 years
0 years
Power by fuel
GasolineNot available—Not available—
Running watts
13500 W
9000 W
Starting watts
15000 W
13500 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
9.5 h
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Natural gasNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
7200 W
Starting watts
Not available—
11000 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—
Not available—
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
PropaneNot available—Not available—
Running watts
Not available—
8100 W
Starting watts
Not available—
12000 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—
Not available—
Run time @25% load
Not available—
Not available—
Other
Data center
Not available—
Not available—
Indicators
false
Not available—
Compliance
CARB, EPA
Not available—
Security
Not available—
Not available—
Spark arrestorYesNo
Neutral
true
Not available—
UPC
840321737861
Not available—
Core / High-priority specs
Generator Type
Not available—
Generator
Running Watts (Gasoline)
13500
9000
Running Watts (Propane)
Not available—
8100
Running Watts (Natural Gas)
Not available—
7200
Starting Watts (Gasoline)
15000
13500
Starting Watts (Propane)
Not available—
12000
Starting Watts (Natural Gas)
Not available—
11000
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10.6
9.5
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)
Not available—
Electrical & power
Frequency
60
Not available—
Engine & construction
Engine Type
Honda GX690 OHV V-Twin
Not available—
Engine Displacement
688
500
Runtime & fuel system
Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline)
10.6
9.5
Outlets & connections
Transfer Switch ReadyNoNo
Safety & compliance
Overload Protection System
Low oil and overload protection
Not available—
Low Oil ProtectionYesNo
Carbon Monoxide MonitoringYesYes
Included equipment
Included Accessories
Funnel, battery, and wheel kit
Not available—
Warranty & identification
Commercial Warranty
4
Not available—
Part Number
Not available—
GF12000E-A2
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 VEVOR GF12000E-A2 is a tri-fuel generator with a rated wattage of 9000 and a peak wattage of 13500.
  • Most Powerful
    NorthStar c15000s
    13500W running
  • Quietest
    NorthStar c15000s
    73 dB
  • Longest Runtime
    NorthStar c15000s
    10.6h at 50% load
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