Champion 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator (201241) vs DuroMax XP13000HXT
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Champion 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator (201241)
Best for: 13,500 W tri fuel with CO Shield
Check price at AmazonBest for: Tri fuel 10,500 W with CO alert
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Champion 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator (201241) | DuroMax XP13000HXT | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts (best listed fuel)The highest continuous (rated) output the maker lists on any fuel: gasoline for most portables, propane for home standby units. Output on other fuels is in each product's notes. | 13500 W | 10500 W | 35% |
| NoiseThe maker's noise figure in decibels. Champion lists operational volume for its standby units; load and distance otherwise vary by maker. | 79 dBA | 74 dBA | 15% |
| Runs on natural gasYes for home standby and tri-fuel models that can run on piped natural gas, which avoids refueling in a long outage. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Runtime at 50% load (gasoline)Hours on a full gasoline tank at half load. Home standby units run on piped gas or a propane tank, so they show Not listed and score the category minimum on this criterion; their strength shows in the other criteria. | 8 h | 8.5 h | 10% |
| Transfer switch / transfer-switch readyYes for home standby kits that include an automatic transfer switch, and portables with a 120/240V L14-30R or 14-50R outlet or a maker 'transfer switch ready' listing. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| CO shutoffYes when the maker lists automatic carbon monoxide shutoff. Champion's standby pages don't list one, so it shows as Not listed. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| CARB compliantYes when the maker lists CARB compliance. Not listed counts as no. | Not listed | No | 5% |
| Starting (peak) watts, gasoline | 16,875 W | 13,000 W | info |
| Running watts on propane | 12,000 W | 10,000 W | info |
| Running watts on natural gas | 11,000 W | 9,000 W | info |
| Fuel tank | 11 gal | 8.3 gal | info |
| Outlets | (1) 120/240V 50A (14-50R), (1) 120/240V 30A Locking (L14-30R), (1) 120V 30A Locking (L5-30R), (2) 120V 20A Duplex GFCI (5-20R) | (1) L14-30R, (1) 14-50R | info |
| CO shutoff | CO Shield | CO Alert shutdown | info |
| CARB | Not published by the maker | Not listed | info |
| GenPick score | 5.1/10 | 4.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Champion 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator (201241)
Better published figure on: Running watts (best listed fuel).
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DuroMax XP13000HXT
Better published figure on: Noise, Runtime at 50% load (gasoline).
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Verdict
Tri-fuel portables with CO shutoff. Champion lists 13,500 vs 10,500 W; DuroMax lists 74 vs 79 dB and 8.5 vs 8 h at half load.
- Champion 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator (201241): Champion: 13,500W Electric Start Tri Fuel Generator
- DuroMax XP13000HXT: DuroMax: XP13000HXT