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| Specification | NorthStar e18000s | Aceup Energy AI2500S |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Product type | Generator | Not available |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Inverter | No | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | Yes |
| RV ready | No | Yes |
| Running watts | Winner: Winner: 15000 W | 1900 W |
| Starting watts | Winner: Winner: 18000 W | 2500 W |
| Noise (lower limit) | 74 dB | Winner: Winner: 58 dB |
| Weight | 423 lbs | Winner: Winner: 44 lbs |
| Run time @50% load | Winner: Winner: 7.9 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10 h |
| Fuel tank | 12 gal | 1.32 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes | No |
| Approx. dimensions (L × W × H) | 43 x 36 x 35 | Not available |
| Electrical | ||
| Voltage (AC) | 120/240V 60 Hz | 120V |
| Voltage (DC) | Not available | 12V |
| GFCI outlets | Yes | No |
| Covered outlets | Yes | No |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | No |
| THD | <5% % | 1.5 % |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 824 cc NorthStar e825 OHV 4-stroke | 79.8cc 4-Stroke OHV Engine |
| Alternator | Not available | Not available |
| Starting system | Electric | Recoil Start |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 4 years | 2 years |
| Power by fuel | ||
| Gasoline | Not available | Not available |
| Running watts | 15000 W | 1900 W |
| Starting watts | 18000 W | 2500 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 | 7.9 h | Not available |
| Run time @25% load | Not available | 10 h |
| Other | ||
| Data center | Not available | Not available |
| Indicators | false | true |
| Compliance | CARB, EPA | EPA Compliant |
| Security | Not available | Not available |
| Spark arrestor | Yes | No |
| Neutral | true | Not available |
| UPC | 840321748058 | Not available |
| Core / High-priority specs | ||
| Running Watts (Gasoline) | 15000 | 1900 |
| Starting Watts (Gasoline) | 18000 | 2500 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7.9 | Not available |
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| 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) | One 120V 5-20R 20A Outlet |
| Electrical & power | ||
| Frequency | 60 | 60 |
| Engine & construction | ||
| Engine Type | OHV 4-stroke | 4-Stroke OHV |
| Engine Displacement | 824 | 79.8 |
| Runtime & fuel system | ||
| Runtime @ 25% Load (Gasoline) | Not available | 10 |
| Runtime @ 50% Load (Gasoline) | 7.9 | Not available |
| Controls & display | ||
| Display Type | Not available | Intelligent Gauge |
| Idle Control System | Not available | Eco Mode |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Overload Protection System | Low oil and overload protection | Not available |
| Low Oil Protection | Yes | No |
| Carbon Monoxide Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Included equipment | ||
| Starting Components | Electric starting system | Not available |
| Included Accessories | Funnel, battery, and wheel kit | Not available |
| Warranty & identification | ||
| Residential Warranty | Not available | 2 |
| Commercial Warranty | 4 | Not available |
| Part Number | Not available | AI2500S |
| Additional specs | ||
| Summary | The NorthStar e18000s is a commercial-grade EFI portable generator with electric start, delivering 18,000 surge watts and 15,000 rated watts. It features a NorthStar e825 OHV EFI engine, Quiet Armor Technology for reduced noise, and a heavy-duty steel exoskeleton for durability. | The Aceup Energy AI2500S is a gasoline-powered inverter generator with a rated wattage of 1900 watts and a peak wattage of 2500 watts. |
