Head to head
DuroMax XP11500EH vs DuroMax XP13000EH
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP11500EH
~$1,299
9,000 W / 11,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP13000EH
~$1,299
10,500 W / 13,000 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Quick takeThe DuroMax XP13000EH puts out more sustained power (10,500 W).
| Spec | DuroMax XP11500EH | DuroMax XP13000EH |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,299 | ~$1,299 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 9,000 W | 10,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 11,500 W | 13,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 74 dB | 74 dB |
| Runtime | Gas: 20 hrs at 25% load, 8 hrs at 50% on 8.3 gal; propane: 15 hrs at 25%, 6 hrs at 50% (40 lb tank suggested) | 8 hrs @ 50% load (8.3 gal gas); ~3 hrs on 20-lb propane |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) |
| Fuel tank | 8.3 gal | 8.3 gal |
| Weight | 224 lbs | 234 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year residential, 1-year commercial | 3-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
DuroMax XP11500EH
- +14-50R and L14-30R on one panel suit transfer switches and RVs
- +20 hrs at 25% load on gasoline from 8.3 gal
- +100% copper windings with digital volt meter and hour meter
- +Electric start with battery included, plus recoil backup
- −74 dB is loud, with no quiet or eco idle mode listed
- −Not 50-state compliant, so it cannot ship to California
- −224 lbs with 10 inch wheels that are not built for soft ground
- −Smaller dealer and parts network than Generac or Honda
DuroMax XP13000EH
- +Starts well pumps and heat pumps that stall smaller generators
- +MX2 switch dedicates full output to 120V when needed
- +All-metal frame and panel survive job-site abuse
- +50A, two 30A, and GFCI household outlets cover everything
- +Strong value at 8¢/starting-watt
- −Very loud under load — plan distance and sound walls
- −High THD non-inverter power, a concern for sensitive electronics
- −Propane runtime is only ~3 hours on a 20-lb tank
- −234 lbs — barely mobile on soft ground
- −Starter, carb and governor problems turn up in owner reports