DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert is a portable generator from DuroMax, rated 10,500 running watts with 13,000 starting watts on gasoline, measured at 74 dBA, with 120/240V output.
General
Type
portable
Fuel
gasoline, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
10500 W
Starting watts (gas)
13000 W
Performance
Noise level
74 dBA
Runtime at 50% load (gas)
8.5 h
Fuel tank
8.3 gal
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Features
Start type
electric
CO safety shutoff
Yes
Engine
Engine displacement
500 cc
Physical
Weight
240 lb
What the numbers mean
At 10,500 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter.
Runs on gasoline, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
Runtime: 8.5 h at 50% load on the 8.3-gallon tank
— roughly 13.6 h at 25% load (estimated)
.
Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $75 on gasoline at
national average prices (assumptions).
House hookup: pairs with a 50 A generator inlet (
14-50 / CS6365) and a transfer switch or interlock
installed by an electrician.
Compare the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert
What can the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert run during an outage?
With 10,500 running watts on its best fuel, the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
How long does the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert run on a tank of gas?
About 8.5 hours at 50% load on its 8.3-gallon tank, per the manufacturer's rating. At a lighter 25% load, figure roughly 13.6 hours (estimated — fuel burn does not scale linearly with load).
What does the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert cost to run for a day?
Roughly $75 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on gasoline, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Does the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert have a CO safety shutoff?
Yes — the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert has a built-in carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the engine down when CO accumulates around the unit. It is a backstop, not a substitute for running the generator outdoors at least 20 feet from the house.
What inlet does the DuroMax XP13000HX Dual Fuel with CO Alert need to power a house?
A 50 A generator inlet (a 14-50 or CS6365 connection) wired to a transfer switch or interlock kit — an electrician's job that normally requires a permit. Never backfeed through a dryer or wall outlet.
