How many fit
12 of the 24 models checked meet every need here: “Run a number of home essentials at the same time”.
12 models fit, out of 24 checkedPicked for one job
Best generator for backing up a home
Top pick
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc takes the top spot for broad home-essentials coverage in this group, thanks to 11,500 gasoline running watts, tri-fuel operation, 120/240V, a 50A outlet and published low-THD output.
Why it suits this job
- On gasoline it is rated at 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts.
- Gasoline, propane and natural gas can all fuel it.
- The catch
- Plan for two people to lift the 230-pound frame, and for level roll-out storage.
- Go with DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator if
- what you need most is to cover several home essentials at once
More reasons we picked it
- Its output stage is a conventional generator design.
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For covering a broad range of home essentials, Westinghouse WGen11500TFc is the strongest option here. It brings together 11,500 gasoline running watts, tri-fuel operation, 120/240V, a 50A outlet and published low-THD output.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the generator sets we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
At 11,500 W, Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator has the largest running-watt rating of the comparable models.
- Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
- 11,500 W
- Typical (median)
- 7,125 W
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 24
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Run a number of home essentials at the same time”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are for the named configuration on its main listed fuel. Output can drop on propane or natural gas. The median draws on the 20 of 24 models that publish comparable figures.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator |
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| DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator |
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| Champion 9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
The strongest broad home-essentials pick here is Westinghouse WGen11500TFc, which pairs 11,500 gasoline running watts with tri-fuel operation, 120/240V, a 50A outlet and published low-THD output.
What the choice hinges on
It delivers 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts on gasoline. Its 230-pound frame calls for level storage with room to roll it out, and for a plan to lift it with two people.
What puts WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator in front
Rated at 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts on gasoline, it also runs on propane and natural gas.
When another model suits you better
If you need to cover several home essentials at once, DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator and Champion 9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield are the alternatives to look at.
What this page can’t tell you
- Appliance loads quoted as references are estimates.
- Fuel-specific ratings can differ a great deal.
- Home wiring work should go to a qualified installer.
3 options
The top pick and the alternatives
Westinghouse, WGen11500TFc
WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
Gasoline output is 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts, and propane and natural gas work as fuels too.
Top pick ifstart up a 240V well pump and power a window air conditioner
Key facts
- On gasoline it is rated at 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts.
- Gasoline, propane and natural gas can all fuel it.
The catch
Plan for two people to lift the 230-pound frame, and for level roll-out storage.
DuroMax, XP13000HXT
XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator
On gasoline the rating is 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts, and it also runs on propane and natural gas.
Pick this instead ifwhat you need most is to cover several home essentials at once
Key facts
- It supplies 10,500 running watts and 13,000 starting watts on gasoline.
- Gasoline, propane and natural gas can all fuel it.
The catch
Running output on natural gas falls 2,000 watts short of the gasoline figure.
Champion, 201176
9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield
On gasoline it delivers 7,250 running watts and 9,000 starting watts, and it also runs on propane and natural gas.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is powering several home essentials together
Key facts
- On gasoline its ratings are 7,250 running watts and 9,000 starting watts.
- Gasoline, propane and natural gas can all fuel it.
The catch
Weighing 156.6 pounds, it has to be wheeled and moved with care.
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Top pick for this job
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
On gasoline it is rated at 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator
what you need most is to cover several home essentials at once
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