DuroStar DS13000MXT
#1 in LargeFull review
A budget large tri-fuel generator for homes with a natural gas line that want whole-house backup through a 50 A transfer switch, trading some build quality for a much lower price.
Amazon $999$999
The DuroStar DS13000MXT is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.5 to 4.4. The DuroStar DS13000MXT leads on value. The Westinghouse WGen10500TFc wins on run time. The DuroStar DS13000MXT costs $250 less ($999 vs $1,249).
Westinghouse WGen10500TFc
#2 in LargeFull review
A large tri-fuel generator that can run most of a house through a transfer switch on gasoline, propane or a natural gas line. Best for homeowners with a gas line who want long outages covered without refueling.
Amazon $1,249$1,249
Prices were last checked October 28, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the DuroStar DS13000MXT for value ($0.10 per running watt vs $0.12 per running watt).
- Choose the Westinghouse WGen10500TFc for run time (9.5 hours on a tank at 50% load vs 8.5 hours on a tank at 50% load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable generator; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | DuroStar DS13000MXT | Westinghouse WGen10500TFc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 91 $0.10 per running watt | 77 $0.12 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 45 8.5 hours on a tank at 50% load | 55 9.5 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas |
| Home hookup 15% | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch | 100 240 V outlet for a transfer switch |
| CO safety 10% | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up | 100 shuts off when carbon monoxide builds up |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app |
Specifications
| DuroStar DS13000MXT | Westinghouse WGen10500TFc | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 10,500 W running, 13,000 W starting | 10,500 W running, 13,500 W starting |
| Propane | 10,000 W running, 12,500 W starting | 9,500 W running, 12,500 W starting |
| Natural gas | 9,000 W running, 11,250 W starting | 8,500 W running, 10,000 W starting |
| Outlets | 2 × 120 V, L14-30, 14-50 | 4 × 120 V, L14-30, 14-50, USB |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | - | No |
| Total harmonic distortion | - | under 23% |
| Price per watt | $0.10 | $0.12 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane, natural gas | Gasoline, propane, natural gas |
| Tank | 8.3 gal | 9.5 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8.5 hr at 50% load | 9.5 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | - | 7 hr |
| Engine | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 74 dBA | 74 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| CARB compliant | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Remote, electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 27.3 x 26 in | 27.2 x 26.1 x 26.5 in |
| Weight | 211 lb | 230 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2024-10 | 2023-05 |