DuroMax XP12000HX - 9500/12000W Dual Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In short, the DuroMax XP12000HX is a powerful portable generator adequately designed for:

• Homeowners who wish to power almost all appliances in their house under any circumstances
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

In the sections ahead, the power characteristics, availability of various outlets, the portability, and any additional features of the device shall be discussed.

Power & Run Time

The DuroMax XP12000HX

With its dual-fuel technology, the DuroMax XP12000HX delivers 120/240V, and offers power and flexibility. Running on gasoline, it boasts a running wattage of 9,500W and a peak wattage of 12,000W. When powered by propane, it delivers 9,025 running watts and 11,400 peak watts.

Featuring a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a vacuum cleaner), the generator is equipped with both a manual recoil starter system and a convenient and easy-to-use electric starter (battery included) for starting.

As for its running time, the XP12000HX, along with its 8.3 gallons fuel capacity, can run for up to 19 hours with a full tank filled with gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.44 GPH). If propane is used, it can operate for up to 7 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.67 GPH).

Given the XP12000HX's relatively high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 12%, it is advisable to avoid using it to power sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 7 AC outlets:

This DuroMax generator isn't quite RV Ready, but it features an L5-30R receptacle, allowing a simple RV connection through an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the XP12000HX is engineered to be transfer switch ready, enabling simple hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

At L29 x W30 x H26 in, the DuroMax XP12000HX boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Despite its weight of 230 lbs, the generator is still considered 'portable,' meaning it is movable, although its heftiness may restrict portability in certain environments or require additional considerations for transportation and setup. Still, once it is on the ground, its wheel kit (⌀10") and its folding handle can easily solve the issue of low mobility and allow for easy relocation of the device.

Features

The XP12000HX's control panel

To facilitate status and activity monitoring, a convenient meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data are embedded in the control panel of the XP12000HX.

In addition to this info, a light indicator serves to show you when the oil level is too low.

Thanks to its built-in fuel gauge, the generator allows you to quickly, conveniently, and easily check the gas level at a glance.

In terms of security, the generator features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, ensuring peace of mind during its use.

The XP12000HX also benefits from DuroMax’s CO Alert carbon monoxide shutdown. If CO levels become unsafe or rapidly increase, the generator will automatically shut down, an indicator will light red, and the engine will not restart for 5 minutes.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the DuroMax XP12000HX's package also includes these accessories: tool kit, propane hose and funnel.