How many fit
Only 7 of the 24 models checked meet every need here: “Run it on my home natural-gas supply”.
7 models fit, out of 24 checkedPicked for one job
Best generator to run on natural gas
Top pick
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator
Among the natural-gas models, WGen11500TFc leads at 9,500 published running watts.
Why it suits this job
- Gasoline output is 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts.
- Fuel options are gasoline, propane and natural gas.
- 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 decides it for you is using your home natural-gas supply
More reasons we picked it
- A conventional generator output stage is what it uses.
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With 9,500 published running watts, WGen11500TFc is out in front among the natural-gas models.
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 it on my home natural-gas supply”. 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
WGen11500TFc is the pick among natural-gas models, with 9,500 published running watts.
The deciding facts
Gasoline brings 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts. Storage for the 230-pound frame has to be level with a roll-out path, and lifting needs to be planned for two people.
Why WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel Generator comes out ahead
On gasoline it provides 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts, and propane and natural gas are also supported.
Cases for a different pick
Both DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator and Champion 9000-Watt Tri-Fuel Inverter with CO Shield suit you better when what you need is to use your home natural-gas supply.
What this page can’t tell you
- Reference figures for appliance loads are estimated.
- Ratings can change sharply with the fuel.
- Leave any home wiring 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 decides it for you is using your home natural-gas supply
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 main need is to use your home natural-gas supply
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
Gasoline output is 11,500 running watts and 14,500 starting watts.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Portable Generator
what decides it for you is using your home natural-gas supply
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