Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO - 14500/17000W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start
The Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO is a powerful tri-fuel inverter generator with a rated wattage of 14,500 W and a starting wattage of 17,000 W. (Read full specs)
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Description
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To sum up, the Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO is a powerful portable inverter generator tailored for:
- Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
- Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
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 Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO delivers 120/240V and benefits from a tri-fuel technology that allows it to run on gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When gasoline-powered, it enjoys a running wattage of 14,500W and a peak wattage of 17,000W. When propane-powered, it benefits from 13,000 rated watts and 15,300 peak watts. Its natural gas operation offers 11,600W of rated wattage and 13,600W of starting wattage. The impressive running wattage makes this unit one of the biggest inverter generators currently on the market.
With a noise rating of 66 dBA (less noisy than an office), the inverter generator's ignition is facilitated by a practical and straightforward electric starter (battery included). For additional convenience, the PGD170TiSRCO may also be remotely started (key fob included).
In terms of run time, the PGD170TiSRCO, boasting a 10.6 gallons fuel tank, can run for around 10 hours at 50% load on a full tank of gasoline (with fuel consumption averaging 1.06 gallons per hour). Additionally, it provides around 3 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.57 GPH) of operation with propane.
Delicate electronics can be plugged in the AC outlets safely, as the PGD170TiSRCO generates a clean sine wave, reaching a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).
Outlets
The control panel features 7 AC outlets as follows:
Additionally, it features 3 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C) ensuring convenient charging of devices like mobile phones and tablets, for connectivity on the go and a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy.
Though it may not be labeled as 'RV Ready,' this Pulsar 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, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the PGD170TiSRCO is configured to be transfer switch ready, allowing straightforward connection to your breaker box to supply backup power to your home during outages. The unit also features an ATS plug, which makes it compatible with automatic transfer switches.
Portability
The Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO is an inverter generator and features an encased design with the following dimensions: L31.3 x W33.3 x H33.5 in. This design enhances aesthetics and helps minimize noise levels, distinguishing it from conventional, open frame products. This type of design is the most modern and convenient way to recreationally generate power.
While the generator is considered to be technically 'portable' (in the sense that you can move it), manually lifting and transporting it may be challenging, due to its high weight of 313 lbs. Nonetheless, the limited maneuverability is compensated for by utilizing its set of 2 wheels (⌀10") and its folding handle, which facilitates shifting once the generator is set on the ground.
Features
The PGD170TiSRCO's control panel
The PGD170TiSRCO's control panel is equipped with a digital data center, furnishing detailed information on the lifetime run hours, voltage, frequency and power output for you to easily track its activity and status.
In addition to this info, the device’s light indicators will display if the oil level is too low, the generator is on overload and the generator is ready.
Featuring a built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator offers quick, convenient, and easy gas level checks at a glance.
From a security standpoint, the product offers an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), allowing you to use it with a peace of mind.
The unit also benefits from Pulsar'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 Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO, the following accessories are also included: oil, key fob, propane hose, funnel, tool kit, battery charger, natural gas hose with NPT adapter and ATS cable.
The Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO versus other generators
The following charts are provided to give you an idea of how some of the key specs of the Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO compare to multi-fuel generators of similar power (between 10000 and 14500 W).
- A weight of 313 lbs makes the Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO one of the heavier multi-fuel devices in the 10000-14500 rated wattage range. In terms of weight, one of the champions in their power range is the Genmax GM12000XiT, standing at just 194 lbs.
- At just 66 dBA rated noise level, this inverter generator is positioned as one of the quieter choices among devices delivering similar type and power. If noise emissions are one of your priorities, you may want to take a look at the Genmax GM13500iETC. It's one of the quietest options among generators of similar power, rated at 62 dBA.
- The PGD170TiSRCO, offering a run time of around 10 hours with a full tank at a 50% load, falls within the average autonomy range when compared to its peers. If extended autonomy is what matters most to you, the DuroStar DS14000iX could be an excellent choice, offering one of the longest run times among units in its power category, reaching around 12.5 hours.
- Autonomy holds its importance, however, it is largely dependent on the generator’s fuel capacity and so, it is nonsensible to discuss it without mentioning fuel efficiency as well. Standing at an estimated 1.06 GPH (gallon per hour) at a 50% load, this inverter generator is somewhat average in this area compared to other devices, within the aforementioned wattage range. If you wish to get a unit of similar power, but with one of the best fuel efficiency, you could consider the WEN TF1450X, which has an impressively low fuel consumption of 0.68 GPH.
Price comparison
As you can see from these interactive charts, when compared to other 10000-14500W generators, the Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO is on the expensive side of the price range.
While certainly not the cheapest of its kind, purchasing it would most likely also mean enjoying the reliability of a high-end product.
The bottom line
- Tri-fuel
- One of the biggest inverter generators on the market
- CO Sentry technology
- Several accessories included
- GFCI Outlets
- 4 different AC outlet types
- USB-C port
- ATS plug
- Remote start
- Inverter
- Quiet for its power (66 dBA)
- Decent run time
- Decent fuel efficiency
- On the expensive side
- No recoil back-up
- On the heavy side (313 lbs)
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Features and Specifications
| Inverter | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parallel capable | No |
| RV ready | No |
| Fuel | Tri-Fuel (gasoline/propane/natural gas) |
| Engine | 760 cc OHV V-Twin |
| Starting system | Electric, Remote |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Voltage | AC: 120/240V 60 Hz, DC: 12V |
| Gasoline | LPG | NG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 14,500 W | 13,000 W | 11,600 W |
| Starting watts | 17,000 W | 15,300 W | 13,600 W |
| Running amps (@120/240V) | 120.8/60.4 amps | 108.3/54.2 amps | 96.7/48.3 amps |
| Peak amps (@120/240V) | 141.7/70.8 amps | 127.5/63.8 amps | 113.3/56.7 amps |
| Run time @50% load | 10 h | 3 h * | N/A |
| Run time @25% load | Unknown | Unknown | N/A |
| GFCI outlets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Covered outlets | Yes |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Inverter |
| AC outlets |
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| DC outlets | 2x 5V USB port (USB-A and USB-C) 1x 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) |
| Data center | Power output, lifetime run hours, voltage and frequency |
| Indicators | Low oil, overload and output ready |
| Fuel tank | 10.6 gal |
| Fuel gauge | Yes |
| Weight | 313 lbs |
|---|---|
| Approx. dimensions (L x W x H) | 31.3 x 33.3 x 33.5 in |
| Noise (lower limit) | 66 dBA |
| THD | < 3% |
| Compliance | EPA, ANSI/PGMA G300-2023 |
| Security | Low oil and overload protection, CO monitoring |
| Spark arrestor | Yes |
| Neutral | Bonded to frame |
| Accessories included | Oil, funnel, tool kit, key fob, battery charger, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose, ATS cable, and battery |
| UPC | 810204190007 |
We've taken extra care to research and verify each of the specifications above. That said, occasional mistakes or omissions are still possible. If you spot any missing or inaccurate information, feel free to suggest a correction so we can address it.
* Propane runtime is our own estimate, based on a 20 lbs tank and NIST 1994 GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent) formula: 5.66 lbs of propane = 1 gal of gasoline.
About Pulsar
Pulsar is a brand registered under the Pulsar Products inc., based in California, USA. The company offers a decent choice of air compressors, pressure washers and of course, generators – which range from 1,2 kW to 10 kW and include dual fuel and RV-Ready designs. Pulsar has several facilities scattered throughout the US, including two distribution centers – one in California and second in Illinois. However, the production of their products seems to be outsourced overseas, to the continent of Asia.
Warranty Information
The Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO is covered under a warranty for up to 3 years. This warranty may be limited and may not cover all parts of the generator.
For more information about the warranty of Pulsar generators, please contact the Pulsar Customer Support: 1-866-591-8921.
Questions & Answers
What can it power?
| Item | Running Watts | Starting Watts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| At home | AC (10,000 BTU) | 1500 | 2200 |
| Dish washer | 1500 | 3000 | |
| Microwave (1000 watts) | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Electric fry pan | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1050 | 2150 | |
| Refrigerator (energy star) | 192 | 1192 | |
| Electric range | 2100 | 2100 | |
| Hair dryer | 1800 | 1900 | |
| Blender | 400 | 850 | |
| Set of 5 LED light bulbs | 55 | 55 | |
| Total | 11597 W | 13097 W | |
| For camping | RV AC (11,000 BTU) | 1010 | 1600 |
| RV refrigerator | 180 | 600 | |
| Hair dryer | 1800 | 1900 | |
| Electric grill | 1650 | 1650 | |
| Microwave (1000 watts) | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Electric fry pan | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Radiant heater | 1300 | 1300 | |
| Water heater (10 gallons) | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Toaster oven | 800 | 800 | |
| Rice cooker | 650 | 650 | |
| Mixer | 200 | 200 | |
| Total | 11590 W | 12590 W | |
| For work | Electric welder | 9000 | 9000 |
| Table saw | 1800 | 4500 | |
| Reciprocating saw | 730 | 960 | |
| Total | 11530 W | 14230 W |
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