WEN TF1450X - 11500/14500W Tri Fuel Generator With Electric Start

In short, the WEN TF1450X is a powerful portable generator adequately designed for:

• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

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 WEN TF1450X 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 11,500W and a peak wattage of 14,500W. Upon switching to propane, it benefits from 10,300 rated watts and 12,500 peak watts. Transitioning to natural gas operation provides 8,750W of rated wattage and 10,500W of starting wattage.

This generator can be started using either a manual recoil starter system or a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included).

In terms of running time, the TF1450X, equipped with a 8.2 gallons fuel tank, is capable of running continuously for around 12 hours at 50% load on a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.68 gallons per hour). When utilizing propane, it provides around 6 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.78 GPH) of operation.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 6 AC outlets:

Furthermore, it has 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle making battery charging a breeze.

Since it boasts a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the TF1450X is engineered to be transfer switch ready, ensuring easy integration with your breaker box to provide backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

With dimensions of L28.8 x W28.3 x H25.8 in, the traditional open frame design of the WEN TF1450X ensures stability while allowing easy maintenance access to components and promoting effective air cooling. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

While weighing 224.9 lbs, the generator is classified as 'portable,' indicating its mobility, albeit its heftiness may limit portability in specific situations. However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its wheel kit and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The TF1450X's control panel

The control panel of the TF1450X includes a convenient meter showing you voltage, frequency and lifetime hours, helpful for the monitoring of its status and activity.

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

The fuel level of the generator can be determined quickly, easily, and conveniently with the help of its built-in fuel gauge.

As for its security measures, the device features an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, letting you use it with a peace of mind.

The unit also benefits from WEN's CO Watchdog carbon monoxide detection. This system measures the accumulation of poisonous CO gas while the generator is running. If the level of CO gas gets too high, the CO Watchdog system will automatically shut down the generator.

In addition to the traditional documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to help you get started promptly, the WEN TF1450X also includes several accessories: oil, propane hose, tool kit and funnel. An official storage cover is also available, as a separate purchase.