Westinghouse vs Champion vs DuroMax: Dual Fuel Home Backup Generators Compared
Three dual-fuel home-backup generators with 240V transfer-switch outlets, compared from the makers' spec sheets
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Westinghouse WGen9500DF (12,500 Peak Watts)
9,500 running / 12,500 peak on gas, 8,500 / 11,200 on propane, remote start key fob, L14-30R and 14-50R outlets, 211 lb, 3-year limited warranty, per Westinghouse. Sold by Amazon.
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Champion 9200W Electric Start Dual Fuel (201302)
9,200 running / 11,500 starting on gas, 8,280 / 10,350 on propane, CO Shield auto shutoff, electric start, L14-30R and 14-50R outlets, 209 lb, 3-year limited warranty, per Champion. Listed on Amazon as 11,500-Watt. Sold by Amazon.
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DuroMax XP13000EH (13,000 Peak Watts)
10,500 running / 13,000 peak on gas, 10,000 / 12,500 on propane, 500cc engine, electric and remote start, L14-30R and 14-50R outlets, 3-year warranty, per DuroMax. Not CARB certified. Sold by Amazon.
Check Price on Amazon →These three brands come up in the same searches because they sell similar-sized dual-fuel generators for home backup. Here is how their flagship home-backup models compare on the makers' own numbers.
Specs Side by Side
| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500DF | Champion 201302 | DuroMax XP13000EH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas: running / starting | 9,500 / 12,500 W | 9,200 / 11,500 W | 10,500 / 13,000 W |
| Propane: running / starting | 8,500 / 11,200 W | 8,280 / 10,350 W | 10,000 / 12,500 W |
| 240V outlets | L14-30R, 14-50R | L14-30R, 14-50R | L14-30R, 14-50R |
| Start | Electric + remote key fob | Electric + recoil | Electric + remote |
| CO safety feature | Separate WGen9500DFc model has a CO sensor | CO Shield auto shutoff | Not listed |
| Propane run time | Up to 7 hr on a 20 lb tank | 5 hr at 50% load on a 20 lb tank | See DuroMax (suggests a 40 lb+ tank) |
| Weight | 211 lb | 209 lb | See DuroMax |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited | 3-year |
Champion's page lists the 50A outlet as 14-50R in its spec table and "L14-50R" in its description; the spec table is what we show. Run times are measured differently by each maker, so compare them loosely.
Which One Fits?
Most watts on either fuel: the DuroMax XP13000EH. Built-in CO shutoff: the Champion 201302 (CO Shield); Champion says it's not a substitute for a CO alarm. Remote-start key fob: the Westinghouse WGen9500DF. California: DuroMax lists the XP13000EH as not CARB certified. Size any of them with our generator wattage calculator, and connect with a transfer switch and a matching generator cord.
Common Questions
Why are propane watts lower?
All three makers list lower output on propane than gasoline; the table shows each one's figures.
Can these power a whole house?
They can run selected circuits through a transfer switch or interlock, up to their rated running watts. Add up what you need with the calculator before choosing.
Bottom Line
The DuroMax XP13000EH for the most output, the Champion 201302 for CO Shield, and the Westinghouse WGen9500DF for remote start - all with the outlets a home connection needs. See our dual fuel generator guide and propane generator guide for smaller models.
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