Best dual-fuel generators
Portable and inverter generators that run on gasoline and propane, by the maker's specs. 148 of the 380 models we track qualify; here are the 10 most popular in the US, models sold on Amazon first.
| # | Model | Specs | Running watts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westinghouse WGen9500DFc | 9500 W running, 12500 W peak, dual-fuel, 74 dB, 211 lb | 9500 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 2 | Generac iQ5200 | 3900 W running, 5200 W peak, dual-fuel, 111 lb | 3900 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 3 | Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter | 1800 W running, 2200 W peak, dual-fuel, 46 lb | 1800 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 4 | Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel | 5500 W running, 6875 W peak, dual-fuel, 74 dB, 170 lb | 5500 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 5 | WEN DF480iX | 4000 W running, 4800 W peak, dual-fuel, 62 dB | 4000 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 6 | WEN DF475T | 3800 W running, 4750 W peak, dual-fuel | 3800 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 7 | WEN DF1100T | 8300 W running, 11000 W peak, dual-fuel | 8300 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 8 | Pulsar GD400BN | 3200 W running, 4000 W peak, dual-fuel, 47 lb | 3200 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 9 | Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter | 1850 W running, 2500 W peak, dual-fuel, 53 dB, 43 lb | 1850 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 10 | Westinghouse iGen2800DFc | 2200 W running, 2800 W peak, dual-fuel, 45 lb | 2200 W | Check on Amazon → |
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The picks in short
Westinghouse WGen9500DFc
9500 W running, 12500 W peak, dual-fuel, 74 dB, 211 lb. Running watts: 9500 W. Specs from the Westinghouse page.
Generac iQ5200
3900 W running, 5200 W peak, dual-fuel, 111 lb. Running watts: 3900 W. Specs from the Generac page.
Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter
1800 W running, 2200 W peak, dual-fuel, 46 lb. Running watts: 1800 W. Specs from the Pulsar page.
Champion 5500-Watt Dual Fuel
5500 W running, 6875 W peak, dual-fuel, 74 dB, 170 lb. Running watts: 5500 W. Specs from the Champion page.
WEN DF480iX
4000 W running, 4800 W peak, dual-fuel, 62 dB. Running watts: 4000 W. Specs from the WEN page.
Compare the picks
- Westinghouse WGen9500DFc vs WEN DF1100T
- Generac iQ5200 vs WEN DF480iX
- Generac iQ5200 vs WEN DF475T
- Generac iQ5200 vs Pulsar GD400BN
- Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter vs Champion 2500-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter
- Pulsar 2200W Dual Fuel Inverter vs Westinghouse iGen2800DFc
- WEN DF480iX vs Pulsar GD400BN
- WEN DF475T vs Pulsar GD400BN
Questions
How were these generators chosen?
Portable and inverter generators that run on gasoline and propane, by the maker's specs. 148 of the 380 models we track match; we list 10, models sold on Amazon first, then by US popularity. We have not tested them; the numbers are the makers' published specs.
Which is the most popular generator on this list?
The Westinghouse WGen9500DFc: 9500 W running, 12500 W peak, dual-fuel, 74 dB, 211 lb. Running watts: 9500 W.
Run times assume the appliance alone, typical duty cycle, inverter and usable-capacity losses, as in the calculator. Specs as published by the makers; checked dates are on each model page. All inverter & portable generators · Other lists