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DuroMax XP13000HXT

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DuroMax XP13000HXT Review

8.3Very good · out of 10#2 of 5 in our Tri-Fuel Portable Generators ranking

Written from the listing and 450 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

If you're after gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel, the DuroMax XP13000HXT delivers, with a 50 amp outlet for an inlet box or an RV and a built-in CO sensor on top. One of our top 5 tri-fuel portable generators, it is made for a house with a natural gas line and long outages.

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Price$1,499Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
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Specifications
BrandDuroMax
CategoryDual fuel generators
Listed fuelsgasoline, natural gas, propane
CO sensorStated in the listing
Transfer switch readyStated in the listing
Outlets named in the listing50 A (14-50R)
Engine500 cc
Buyer reviews450 · 4.6/5
ASINB092CJQ51F

Full listing title: DuroMax XP13000HXT 13,000-Watt 500cc Tri Fuel Gas Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert, Black/Blue

Updated October 2026
Exact listing, ASIN B092CJQ51F
Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

The two picks next to it in our tri-fuel portable generators ranking, with their rating and a dated price.

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DuroMax XP13000HXT

DuroMax XP13000HXT

8.3Very good · out of 10$1,499 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
  • 450 buyer reviews
  • Dual fuel generators
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Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel

9.2Excellent · out of 10$1,249 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 10,500 W running · 13,500 W peak · Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
  • 1,169 buyer reviews
  • Dual fuel generators
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Champion 15,000W Tri Fuel

7.0Good · out of 10$2,925 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed
  • Stated: 12,000 W running · 15,000 W peak · Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
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Why it made our list

What changes on the night the power goes out

Three fuels. Natural gas from the house line means no refuelling at 2 a.m., and it is also the lowest-output fuel of the three. The hookup is a job for a licensed gas fitter, not a hose and a guess.

50 amp outlet. The big plug that feeds a 50 amp inlet box, a transfer switch or a 50 amp RV. One cord carries both legs of 240 V, which is how the well pump and the furnace get power without extension cords through a window.

CO sensor. A sensor that watches the carbon monoxide around the unit, per the listing. Treat it as a backup: the generator still belongs outside, about 20 ft from doors and windows.

Extension cords or a transfer switch?

Extension cords: the cheapest start. The fridge, the freezer and a lamp plug into the 120 V outlets; the furnace, the well pump and the water heater stay dark.

A transfer switch: the listing names a 50 amp outlet, and the seller calls it transfer-switch ready. With an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock wired by an electrician, one cord feeds the panel, furnace and well pump included. Book that visit before storm season, not during the outage.

Great for you if…

  • Your house already has a natural gas line
  • You plan a transfer switch, or you own a 50 amp RV
  • Kids or pets in the house make CO safety a must
  • You trust a long track record: 450 buyer reviews

Skip it if…

  • Star ratings come first for you: 4.6/5 is below the 4.8 average of this ranking
  • You simply want our top pick: that's the Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel (9.2/10)
  • You want quiet power at a campsite: it's an open frame, not an inverter

Outlets, fuel and what's in the box

What the DuroMax XP13000HXT listing names:

  • Runs on gasoline, propane and natural gas
  • Outlets named: 50 amp
  • Sold as transfer-switch ready
  • Remote and electric start
  • CO sensor
  • 500 cc engine

The manual for the DuroMax XP13000HXT has the final word on fuel, oil and outlet ratings.

DuroMax XP13000HXT, view 3

Price and availability

$1,499 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Add the hookup to the budget: a heavy cord, an inlet box and an electrician's visit for the transfer switch or interlock.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B092CJQ51F), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and variants of the same family often sit at different prices.

DuroMax XP13000HXT, view 4

Our take

The verdict

The DuroMax XP13000HXT earns its place with gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel and a 50 amp outlet for an inlet box or an RV. 450 buyers have had their say, which is plenty to go on. Where it falls short: their 4.6/5 average sits under the 4.8 of this ranking. We'd pick it if your house already has a natural gas line; otherwise, put it next to the Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Fill it with oil before the first start, then run it for a few minutes outside with a small load.

The first outage

Start it with the fob, let it warm up, then add loads one at a time, the biggest motor first. Propane or gas: decide before the storm and have the hose and the tank ready.

Between storms

Run it every month or so for 20 minutes and keep the battery charged. On propane you avoid stale gas in the carburetor; on gas, add stabiliser or run it dry before storage. Our maintenance schedule has the full list.

Upkeep

First oil change after the break-in hours in the manual, then on schedule. Air filter and spark plug once a season, and a cover for the months it sits.

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.6/5, an excellent record, slightly below this ranking's 4.8 average. And with 450 reviews behind it, that number is hard to argue with.

The numbers
Buyer rating
4.6/5
Reviews
450
This ranking's average
4.8/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before the DuroMax XP13000HXT goes in your cart, check the running watts: the listing we read gives no clear wattage, so ask for the running figure before you size anything against it.

Before you buy

Your load list

Write down what has to run at the same time, add the biggest motor surge (well pump, sump pump, AC), and let our sizing calculator do the sums.

How it reaches the house

It has a 50 amp outlet, which still needs an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock installed by an electrician. Our transfer switch guide explains the options.

Where it will run

Outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away (the CO sensor is a backup, not a permission). Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details.

Fuel for three days

Gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

How it compares

How the DuroMax XP13000HXT stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel.

CriterionDuroMax XP13000HXTWestinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel
Our rating8.3/109.2/10
Running wattsNot stated10,500 W
Peak wattsNot stated13,500 W
CO sensorStatedNot stated
Buyer reviews450 · 4.6/51,169 · 4.8/5

Pick the Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel if you want our higher-rated option (9.2/10), with more running watts (10,500 W) and a higher peak (13,500 W); stay with the DuroMax XP13000HXT for a CO sensor.

Compare side by side ↗See the Westinghouse 13,500W Tri-Fuel review →
The score in detail

How we rated it

Our score: 8.3/10

Buyer rating (45%)

41.4 / 45

4.6/5 average

Review volume (35%)

25.1 / 35

450 buyer reviews

Documented specifications (20%)

16.2 / 20

81/100 listing documentation score

Our rating is an evidence index on a 0–10 scale. It is not a buyer star rating, and we have not used the product ourselves.

  • Buyer rating (45%): the captured average shown on this variant's own listing page (not shared with the other DuroMax XP13000HX variants), damped when there are fewer than 50 reviews.
  • Review volume (35%): more reviews mean more reliable evidence, on a logarithmic scale up to 5,000 reviews.
  • Documented specifications (20%): how completely the exact listing documents the attributes that matter.

A commission is never an input to the rating. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the DuroMax XP13000HXT any good?

We rate it 8.3/10 (very good), #2 of 5 in our tri-fuel portable generator ranking. It is based on 450 buyer reviews averaging 4.6/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.

Which fuels does the DuroMax XP13000HXT run on?

The listing names gasoline, propane and natural gas. Output differs by fuel, so check the per-fuel running watts in the manual and whether the hoses you need come in the box. Run it outdoors only, away from doors, windows and vents.

What do you get with the DuroMax XP13000HXT?

Its listing states gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel, a 50 amp outlet for an inlet box or an RV, a built-in CO sensor and remote start from a key fob. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how loud it is in your driveway and how it handles your well pump's surge can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the DuroMax XP13000HXT?

Your load list: write down what has to run at the same time, add the biggest motor surge (well pump, sump pump, AC), and let our sizing calculator do the sums. How it reaches the house: it has a 50 amp outlet, which still needs an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock installed by an electrician. Our transfer switch guide explains the options. Where it will run: outside only, about 20 ft from doors, windows and vents, exhaust pointing away (the CO sensor is a backup, not a permission). Pick the spot now, before the storm. Our CO safety and placement guide has the details. Fuel for three days: gasoline goes stale in a few months without stabiliser; propane keeps. Check the propane rating in the manual if propane is your plan. Our fuel storage guide covers storage.

Where can I buy the DuroMax XP13000HXT?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the DuroMax XP13000HXT yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 450 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed with our published formula, plus our editors' read of how it compares with its rivals.

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