Best tri-fuel generators
Generators that run on gasoline, propane and natural gas, by the maker's specs. 42 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 | Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500 | 3600 W running, 4500 W peak, tri-fuel, 69 dB, 110 lb | 3600 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 2 | DuroMax XP16000iHT | 13000 W running, 16000 W peak, tri-fuel, 368 lb | 13000 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 3 | Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) | 7250 W running, 9000 W peak, tri-fuel, 166 lb | 7250 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 4 | Champion 11500-Watt Tri Fuel | 9200 W running, 11500 W peak, tri-fuel, 74 dB, 216 lb | 9200 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 5 | DuroMax XP15000HXT | 12000 W running, 15000 W peak, tri-fuel, 78 dB, 362 lb | 12000 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 6 | Champion 11000-Watt Remote Start Tri-Fuel Inverter | 9000 W running, 11000 W peak, tri-fuel, 212 lb | 9000 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 7 | Firman T04073 | 4000 W running, 5000 W peak, tri-fuel | 4000 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 8 | Firman T09275 | 9200 W running, 11400 W peak, tri-fuel | 9200 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 9 | Pulsar PGD170TiSRCO | 14500 W running, 17000 W peak, tri-fuel | 14500 W | Check on Amazon → |
| 10 | Pulsar PGD125TiSRCO | 10000 W running, 12500 W peak, tri-fuel | 10000 W | Check on Amazon → |
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The picks in short
Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500
3600 W running, 4500 W peak, tri-fuel, 69 dB, 110 lb. Running watts: 3600 W. Specs from the Anker SOLIX page.
DuroMax XP16000iHT
13000 W running, 16000 W peak, tri-fuel, 368 lb. Running watts: 13000 W. Specs from the DuroMax page.
Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176)
7250 W running, 9000 W peak, tri-fuel, 166 lb. Running watts: 7250 W. Specs from the Champion page.
Champion 11500-Watt Tri Fuel
9200 W running, 11500 W peak, tri-fuel, 74 dB, 216 lb. Running watts: 9200 W. Specs from the Champion page.
DuroMax XP15000HXT
12000 W running, 15000 W peak, tri-fuel, 78 dB, 362 lb. Running watts: 12000 W. Specs from the DuroMax page.
Compare the picks
- Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500 vs Firman T04073
- Champion 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Inverter (201176) vs Firman T09275
- Champion 11500-Watt Tri Fuel vs DuroMax XP15000HXT
- Champion 11500-Watt Tri Fuel vs Firman T09275
- DuroMax XP15000HXT vs Champion 11000-Watt Remote Start Tri-Fuel Inverter
Questions
How were these generators chosen?
Generators that run on gasoline, propane and natural gas, by the maker's specs. 42 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 Anker SOLIX Smart Generator 5500: 3600 W running, 4500 W peak, tri-fuel, 69 dB, 110 lb. Running watts: 3600 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