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Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel vs Westinghouse WGen14500DFc
Westinghouse · Portable Generator
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel
~$1,699
11,500 W / 14,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Westinghouse · Portable Generator
Westinghouse WGen14500DFc
~$3,499
14,500 W / 18,000 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
Quick takeThe Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel lists about $1,800 lower; the Westinghouse WGen14500DFc puts out more sustained power (14,500 W).
| Spec | Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel | Westinghouse WGen14500DFc |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,699 | ~$3,499 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Tri Fuel (Gas/LP/NG) | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) |
| Running / output watts | 11,500 W | 14,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 14,500 W | 18,000 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 74 dB | 74 dB |
| Runtime | 19 hrs @ 25% load (9.5 gal gas); ~7 hrs @ 50% on 20-lb propane; unlimited on NG hookup | Gas: up to 16 hrs at 25% load, 9 hrs at 50% on 10.5 gal; propane: 4 hrs at 50% on a 20 lb tank (13,000 W running on LP) |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R), 2x USB | 2x 120V 20A GFCI (5-20R), 1x 120V 30A (L5-30), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R), 2x USB |
| Fuel tank | 9.5 gal | 10.5 gal |
| Weight | 230 lbs | 352 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year residential |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel
- +Natural-gas hookup eliminates fuel storage and refueling runs
- +Massive output covers whole homes including central AC
- +Remote start plus push-button electric start
- +50A and 30A 240V outlets for any interlock/transfer setup
- +19-hour gasoline runtime when NG isn't available
- +CO sensor shutdown for safer semi-sheltered running
- −NG output drops to 9,500 running watts
- −Needs an adequately sized NG supply, and some units sputter or won't start on NG
- −230 lbs is genuinely hard to maneuver
- −Loud mid-70s dB under load
- −Support and parts turnaround can be slow
Westinghouse WGen14500DFc
- +50-amp 14-50R outlet feeds a transfer switch directly
- +THD at or below 5% with copper windings is safe for electronics
- +Up to 16 hrs on gas at 25% load from a 10.5 gal tank
- −352 lbs and 74 dBA, the heaviest and loudest portable option listed
- −Electric and key-fob start only, no recoil backup
- −A 20 lb propane cylinder gives only about 4 hrs at half load
- −Costs about as much as a small standby unit
- −Not CARB compliant