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Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with Electric Start, 12,500 Watts

Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with Electric Start, 12,500 Watts

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$999.99at Northern Tool, last seen Nov 3

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Our take on the Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with Electric Start, 12,500 Watts

The Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator is a 457cc, 16 hp open-frame unit that runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas. It delivers 9,500 rated watts on gasoline (12,500 surge), 8,550 on propane and 7,125 on natural gas, with electric, recoil and remote start. A 6.6-gallon tank gives about 9 hours at half load, and it weighs 224 lb. It is a large, loud (74 dB) machine built for home backup and job sites rather than tailgating.

Best forWhole-home backup during outagesJob sites and remote workshops
Owners with a natural gas hookup who want unlimited run time
Buyers who want remote and electric starting on a big unit
Pros
  • Runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas
  • High output: 9,500 rated watts on gas
  • Electric, recoil and remote start
  • Low-oil shutdown and overload protection
  • Hour meter and 6 outlets included
Cons
  • Heavy at 224 lb; not easily moved by one person
  • Loud at 74 dB
  • THD under 23% is too dirty for sensitive electronics
  • Battery required but not included
  • Not CARB compliant, so not for sale in California

Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with Electric Start, 12,500 Watts prices at every store

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Powerhorse Portable Tri-Fuel Generator with Electric Start, 12,500 Watts price history

Lowest price we've seen: $999.99 on Nov 3 at Northern Tool. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 3.

Specifications

Full Load Fuel Consumption
1.05 GPH
Overload Protection
Y
Rated Watts LP
8550
Rated Watts NG
7125
Noise Level
74 dB
Battery Included
N
Low Oil Shutdown
Y
Rated Watts
9500
CARB Compliant
N
Horsepower
16
Voltage
Multi
Half-Load Run Time
9 hr
Start Type
Recoil Electric and Remote
Enclosure Material
Steel
Hour Meter
Y
Battery Required
Y
Auto Shutdown
Y
Engine Displacement
457 cc
Fuel Capacity
6.6 Gal
Total Harmonic Distortion
<23%
Surge Watts NG
9375
Number Of Outlets
6
Product Weight
224.0000 lb
Engine Brand
Powerhorse

Questions and answers

Is 9,500 watts enough to run my house?
It can carry a well pump, furnace, fridge, lights and a few appliances, but not a central AC plus electric heat at once. Add up starting watts of motor loads before buying. For whole-home coverage, a larger standby unit is usually needed.
Can I run it on natural gas all the time?
Yes, output drops to 7,125 rated watts on natural gas, so plan loads around that figure. Natural gas gives unlimited run time if you have a hookup and hose.
Does it come with a battery?
No. It needs a battery for electric and remote start, which is sold separately. Recoil start works without one.
Can I plug my TV or laptop into it?
Total harmonic distortion is under 23%, which is high for sensitive electronics. Use a UPS or surge protection for computers and TVs, or choose an inverter generator for those loads.
Why can't I buy it in California?
It is not CARB compliant, so it cannot be sold or registered in California. Check your state's rules before ordering.
When is the price lowest?
Portable generators tend to discount ahead of storm season and around fall clearance. Check the price history chart for this model before buying.