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Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel Review

Name: Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel
Brand: Pulsar
SKU: B0DY1YTRD4

7.4Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

10,200 running and 13,000 peak watts, gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel and a 50 amp outlet for an inlet box or an RV: the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel covers what matters most in a generator. Think of it for whole-house backup on three fuels: 7.4/10 on what its listing documents.

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Specifications

Brand	Pulsar
Category	Dual fuel generators
Running output	10200 W
Peak output	13000 W
Listed fuels	gasoline, natural gas, propane
Stated runtime	Up to 7.5 hours at 50 % load
Fuel tank	8 gallons
CO sensor	Stated in the listing
Transfer switch ready	Stated in the listing
Outlets named in the listing	50 A (14-50R), L14-30R, GFCI household
ASIN	B0DY1YTRD4

Full listing title: Pulsar 13,000-Watt Tri Fuel Gasoline, Propane, Natural Gas, Portable Generator with Remote Start

Listing evidence

Running output	Exact listing
Peak output	Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0DY1YTRD4

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Compared with its closest rivals

Two generators that are also open frames, of about the same size, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

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Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel

7.4Good · out of 10See current price ↗

Stated: 10,200 W running · 13,000 W peak · Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
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Champion 11,500W Dual Fuel

7.4Good · out of 10$989.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 9,200 W running · 11,500 W peak · Gasoline, Propane
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Generac 12,500W Tri Fuel EFI

7.4Good · out of 10$1,399 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 8,550 W running · Gasoline, Propane, Natural gas
Dual fuel generators

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10,200 running watts, 13,000 at start-up

That's the running figure the listing states, on gasoline. Enough, on paper, for the fridge, the chest freezer and the sump pump at once, with the furnace or the well pump on top once a transfer switch is in. Hold the well pump's start-up surge against the peak before you count on it.

What it has going for it

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.

Extension cords or a transfer switch?

Extension cords: the cheapest start. The fridge, the freezer and a lamp plug into the 120 V outlets (GFCI-protected, per the listing); the furnace, the well pump and the water heater stay dark.

A transfer switch: the listing names an L14-30R twist-lock and a 50 amp outlet. 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…

You want most of the house running, not just the fridge
Your house already has a natural gas line
You plan a transfer switch, or you own a 50 amp RV

Skip it if…

You need quiet power for a campsite: this is a big open frame
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Pulsar promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel listing:

Runs on gasoline, propane, or natural gas for maximum versatility.
Provides up to 7.5 hours of runtime at half load (gasoline).
Remote, electric, and recoil start for added convenience.
(4) 120V GFCI outlets, (1) 120/240V L14-30R outlet, (1) 120/240V L14-50R outlet, and (1) 12V DC output for battery charging.
Powder-coated steel frame, 12” never-flat wheels, and fold-down handles.

The seller's claims, quoted as written; we haven't measured any of it. The noise on your driveway and the surge of your well pump are things you only find out at home.

Outlets, fuel and what's in the box

What the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel listing names:

10,200 running watts, 13,000 peak
Runs on gasoline, propane and natural gas
Outlets named: 50 amp, L14-30R, GFCI 120 V
Remote and electric start
CO sensor
8 gallon tank, up to 7.5 h at 50% load

In the box, per the listing: A wheel kit, A starter battery.

The manual for the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel has the final word on fuel, oil and outlet ratings.

Price and availability

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Count the hookup in the budget too: a heavy cord, an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock, wired by an electrician, are a separate bill.

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A better fit for your load list?

Want it quieter, or cleaner power for electronics? The Champion 11,000W Dual Fuel Inverter (7.8/10) is an inverter, per its listing.

Want a CO shutoff? The WEN 14,500W Tri-Fuel, CO Watchdog (7.8/10) names a CO sensor that shuts the engine off.

Well pump or central air on the list? The Westinghouse 18,000W Dual Fuel (7.8/10) is rated 14,500 running watts.

Our take

The verdict

The Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel earns its place with 10,200 running and 13,000 peak watts and gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel. No buyer reviews yet, so this Pulsar generator has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Pulsar: no word on the propane rating. We'd pick it if you want most of the house running, not just the fridge; otherwise, put it next to the Champion 11,500W Dual 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. Fit the wheel kit first; it is easier on the ground.

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. The 7.5 hours on the listing are at a light load; plan a refill at night.

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 (the hour meter counts them), then on schedule. Air filter and spark plug once a season, and a cover for the months it sits.

The one thing we'd check first

Before the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel ships, check your hookup: 10,200 running watts are only useful through an inlet box and a transfer switch or interlock, so price in the electrician.

Before you buy

Your load list

10,200 running watts and 13,000 at start-up, per the listing. 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

Ask an electrician to quote an inlet box plus a transfer switch or an interlock before you buy, so the total is no surprise. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two.

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 Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel stacks up against the closest alternative, the Champion 11,500W Dual Fuel.

Criterion	Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel	Champion 11,500W Dual Fuel
Our rating	7.4/10	7.4/10
Running watts	10,200 W	9,200 W
Peak watts	13,000 W	11,500 W
Fuels	Gas, propane, natural gas	Gas, propane
50 amp outlet	Stated	Not stated

Both score 7.4/10. The Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel brings more running watts (10,200 W) and a higher peak (13,000 W), so it has the edge on paper.

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The score in detail

How we rated it

Our score: 7.4/10

Key specifications

9 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

4 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

8 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel any good?

We rate it 7.4/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How many watts does the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel deliver?

The listing or manual states 10,200 W running and 13,000 W peak, usually for gasoline. Size your load list against the running watts and keep the peak for motor starts; propane and natural gas ratings are lower. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements (our sizing calculator turns your loads into a running and peak pair).

Which fuels does the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel 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 Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel?

Its listing states 10,200 running watts (13,000 at start-up), gasoline, propane and natural gas on one panel, a 50 amp outlet for an inlet box or an RV, a built-in CO sensor, remote start from a key fob and up to 7.5 hours on a 8-gallon tank at 50 % load. 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 Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel?

Your load list: 10,200 running watts and 13,000 at start-up, per the listing. 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: ask an electrician to quote an inlet box plus a transfer switch or an interlock before you buy, so the total is no surprise. Our interlock vs transfer switch guide compares the two. 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 Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel?

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Have you used the Pulsar 13,000W Tri Fuel yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, 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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