Name: Pulsar G15KTN
Brand: Pulsar
Price: 1299.00 USD

4.0/5#20 of 25 in large portable generators
4.0

A large tri-fuel generator for whole-house backup through a 50 A transfer switch at a mid-range price, though Pulsar publishes few of its specs.

12,000 / 15,000 WRunning / starting
Gasoline, propane, natural gasFuel
242.6 lbWeight
$0.11Price / W

Check price at Amazon$1,299

Price checked October 28, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

Runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas, so a gas line can keep it running in a long outage
A 120/240V 50A outlet for a whole-house transfer switch
Electric start with the battery included

Cons

Pulsar publishes no spec sheet, so propane and natural gas output, run time and noise are unknown
No CO shutoff listed
About 240 lb

How it scores

The rating comes from 7 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Value $0.11 per running watt83
Run time run time not published (neutral score used)50
Fuel options gasoline, propane or natural gas100
Home hookup outlets not stated (neutral score used)50
CO safety CO shutoff not stated (neutral score used)50
Warranty 3-year warranty67
Starting push-button electric start80

Specifications

Output
Model number	G15KTN
Gasoline	12,000 W running, 15,000 W starting
Outlets	2 × 120 V
Price per watt	$0.11
Fuel and run time
Fuel	Gasoline, propane, natural gas
Engine	550 cc
Build
Starting	Electric and recoil
Dimensions	33.7 x 24.8 x 24.6 in
Weight	242.6 lb
Warranty	3 years

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