DuroStar DS13000X - 10500/13000W Portable Generator With Electric Start

In a nutshell, the DuroStar DS13000X is a powerful portable generator mostly geared towards professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working.

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The DuroStar DS13000X

The DuroStar DS13000X's engine, 500 cc OHV 4-stroke, fueled by gasoline, can deliver 120/240V. It provides a running wattage of 10,500W and reaches a peak wattage of 13,000W.

Featuring a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), the generator is equipped with both a simple traditional pull-start mechanism and a hassle-free and practical electric starter (battery included) for starting.

With a fuel capacity of 8.3 gallons, the DS13000X can run for around 8.5 hours at 50% load when the tank is full (fuel consumption is approximately 0.98 gallons per hour).

The quite high THD (<12%) of the DS13000X makes it unsuitable for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel provides the upcoming 7 AC outlets:

While not classified as 'RV Ready,' this DuroStar generator can still provides the advantage of RV connection via its L5-30R receptacle, ensuring power supply to your RV with an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the DS13000X is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

With a size of L30 x W29 x H26 in, the DuroStar DS13000X features an open frame design, providing stability and simplified maintenance access to components, enhancing air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Despite its weight of 240 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. Nevertheless, thanks to its wheel kit (⌀10") and its folding handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

Features

The DS13000X's control panel

Included in the control panel of the DS13000X are a convenient meter, showing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours metrics, essential for monitoring its status and activity.

In addition to this info, a light indicator shows you if its oil levels are insufficient.

Equipped with a built-in fuel gauge, the generator facilitates swift gas level checks.

As far as security is concerned, the generator can be used with a peace of mind, as it features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off.

The DS13000X also benefits from DuroStar’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.

Alongside the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) for quick setup, the DuroStar DS13000X is bundled with additional accessories: tool kit and funnel.