Head to head
Westinghouse WGen9500DF vs Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel
Westinghouse · Portable Generator
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
~$1,049
9,500 W / 12,500 W surge · up to well pump or a small central AC
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
Quick takeThe Westinghouse WGen9500DF lists about $650 lower; the Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel puts out more sustained power (11,500 W).
| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,049 | ~$1,699 |
| Type | Portable Generator | Portable Generator |
| Fuel | Dual Fuel (Gas/Propane) | Tri Fuel (Gas/LP/NG) |
| Running / output watts | 9,500 W | 11,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 12,500 W | 14,500 W |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 74 dB | 74 dB |
| Runtime | 12 hrs @ 25% load (6.6 gal gas); ~7 hrs @ 50% on 20-lb propane | 19 hrs @ 25% load (9.5 gal gas); ~7 hrs @ 50% on 20-lb propane; unlimited on NG hookup |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 20A GFCI duplex (5-20R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R) | 2x 120V 20A duplex (5-20R), 1x 120/240V 30A (L14-30R), 1x 120/240V 50A (14-50R), 2x USB |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Weight | 211 lbs | 230 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
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Owner pros and cons
Westinghouse WGen9500DF
- +Unmatched watts-per-dollar for whole-home backup
- +50A 14-50R plus 30A L14-30R feed any transfer setup
- +Remote electric start from inside the house
- +Dual fuel with easy switchover dial
- +12 hours per tank covers a full night
- −Loud — mid-70s dB under load, open-frame drone
- −Westinghouse support draws owner complaints
- −Occasional out-of-box electrical issues on new units
- −211 lbs; wheels help but stairs are out
- −Carburetor gums if stored with untreated fuel
- −~9% THD-class power, so owners debate whether electronics need a UPS
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