Ford FG18KVTWTCO - 14500/18000W Tri Fuel Generator With Remote Start

In summary, the Ford FG18KVTWTCO is a powerful portable generator especially useful for:

• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout

Over the following sections, you'll uncover its power characteristics, the selection of outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it includes.

Power & Run Time

The Ford FG18KVTWTCO

The Ford FG18KVTWTCO delivers 120/240V and features a tri-fuel technology, granting it the capability to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When utilizing gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 14,500W and a peak wattage of 18,000W. Upon switching to propane, it benefits from 13,000 rated watts and 16,200 peak watts. Transitioning to natural gas operation provides 11,600W of rated wattage and 14,400W of starting wattage.

This generator features a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included). The FG18KVTWTCO can also be remotely started, offering further convenience (key fob included).

Concerning its running time, the FG18KVTWTCO, featuring a 10.5 gallons fuel tank, can continuously run for around 10 hours at 50% load with a full gasoline tank (consuming fuel at approximately 1.05 gallons per hour). Alternatively, when utilizing propane, it offers around 3 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.57 GPH) of runtime.

Outlets

The control panel features 7 AC outlets as follows:

Additionally, it offers 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) allowing you to conveniently charge electronics such as mobile phones and tablets.

Though it may not be labeled as 'RV Ready,' this Ford generator offers the benefit of hassle-free RV connectivity through its L5-30R receptacle, allowing you to easily power your RV with the assistance of an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. Besides, because the FG18KVTWTCO is equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, it is transfer switch ready: it can power your home during a power outage, as it can be easily connected to your breaker box to power your household. The unit also features an ATS plug, which makes it compatible with automatic transfer switches.

Portability

With dimensions of L35.4 x W24.4 x H33.5 in, the standard open frame design of the Ford FG18KVTWTCO provides stability and easy maintenance access to components, as well as good air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

While weighing 348.3 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. However, its challenging mobility is solved by its wheel kit (⌀12") and its folding handle, which will ease its displacement, once it is on the floor.

A lift hook located on the top of the frame offers an additional safety feature while facilitating the transport, loading and unloading of the generator.

Features

The FG18KVTWTCO's control panel

To facilitate status and activity monitoring, a convenient meter, offering voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours readings are embedded in the control panel of the FG18KVTWTCO.

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 unit also benefits from Ford's CO Sentry carbon monoxide detection. The sensor monitors for the accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide gas around the generator, and shuts down the engine is increasing levels of CO gas are detected.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Ford FG18KVTWTCO, the following accessories are also included: funnel, key fob, tool kit, battery charger, oil and propane hose.