Head to head
DuroMax XP13000EH vs DuroMax XP15000EH
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP13000EH
~$1,299
10,500 W / 13,000 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
DuroMax · Portable Generator
DuroMax XP15000EH
~$3,199
12,500 W / 15,000 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Quick takeThe DuroMax XP13000EH lists about $1,900 lower; the DuroMax XP15000EH puts out more sustained power (12,500 W); the DuroMax XP13000EH is quieter at 74 dB.
| Spec | DuroMax XP13000EH | DuroMax XP15000EH |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,299 | ~$3,199 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 10,500 W | 12,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 13,000 W | 15,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 74 dB | 83 dB |
| Runtime | 8 hrs @ 50% load (8.3 gal gas); ~3 hrs on 20-lb propane | Gas: 18 hrs at 25% load, 8 hrs at 50% on 10.6 gal; propane: 16 hrs at 25%, 8 hrs at 50% (60 lb tank suggested) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 4x 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 | 10.6 gal |
| Weight | 234 lbs | 380 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year residential, 1-year commercial |
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Owner pros and cons
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
DuroMax XP15000EH
- +CARB and 50-state compliant, unlike many big open frames
- +14-50R and L14-30R feed a transfer switch
- +CO sensor shutdown with copper windings and AVR
- +Propane hose and regulator included
- −83 dB, about 9 dB louder than the Westinghouse WGen14500DFc
- −380 lbs with no recoil backup if the battery dies
- −60 lb propane tank is the suggested minimum
- −Westinghouse's WGen14500DFc makes 2,000 W more for only $300 more
- −Smaller dealer network than Generac