The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc is the better portable generator overall, rated 4.3 to 4.2. The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc leads on CO safety, fuel options and starting. The Pulsar G12KBN wins on run time and value. The Pulsar G12KBN costs $219.01 less ($929.99 vs $1,149).
A large tri-fuel generator for home backup through a 50 A transfer switch, for homeowners with a natural gas line who want to run as long as the outage lasts. Costs little more than the dual-fuel WGen9500DFc.
Amazon $1,149A large dual-fuel generator for feeding a 50 A transfer switch, and one of the few this size sold in California, though it lacks CO shutoff.
Amazon $929.99Prices 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.
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 | Westinghouse WGen9500TFc | Pulsar G12KBN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.12 per running watt | 89 $0.10 per running watt |
| Run time 15% | 40 8 hours on a tank at 50% load | 90 13 hours on a tank at 50% load |
| Fuel options 15% | 100 gasoline, propane or natural gas | 70 gasoline or propane |
| 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 | 0 no CO shutoff |
| Warranty 10% | 67 3-year warranty | 67 3-year warranty |
| Starting 5% | 100 electric start with a remote fob or app | 80 push-button electric start |
| Westinghouse WGen9500TFc | Pulsar G12KBN | |
|---|---|---|
| Output | ||
| Gasoline | 9,500 W running, 12,500 W starting | 9,500 W running, 12,000 W starting |
| Propane | 8,500 W running, 11,200 W starting | 8,550 W running, 10,800 W starting |
| Natural gas | 7,500 W running, 9,500 W starting | - |
| Outlets | 4 × 120 V, L14-30, 14-50 | 4 × 120 V, L14-30, L14-50 |
| Transfer switch ready | Yes, 240 V | Yes, 240 V |
| Full power at 120 V | No | - |
| Total harmonic distortion | under 23% | - |
| Price per watt | $0.12 | $0.10 |
| Fuel and run time | ||
| Fuel | Gasoline, propane, natural gas | Gasoline, propane |
| Tank | 6.6 gal | 8 gal |
| Run time (gasoline) | 8 hr at 50% load | 13 hr at 50% load |
| Run time (propane, 20 lb tank) | 7 hr | - |
| Engine | 457 cc | 457 cc |
| Noise and safety | ||
| Rated noise | 74 dBA | 74 dBA |
| CO shutoff | Yes | No |
| CARB compliant | No | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Starting | Remote, electric and recoil | Electric and recoil |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 27.2 x 26.1 x 26.5 in | 28.5 x 21.8 x 22.2 in |
| Weight | 215 lb | 209 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Released | 2023-04 | 2020-11 |
