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product_id: 152924702
title: "12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered"
brand: "westinghouse"
price: "$3988.61"
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# 12500 Peak Watts Power Dual Fuel: Gasoline & Propane Remote Electric Start Key Fob 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered

**Brand:** westinghouse
**Price:** $3988.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your peace of mind—anywhere, anytime!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered by westinghouse
- **How much does it cost?** $3988.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/152924702-12500-watt-dual-fuel-home-backup-portable-generator-remote-electric)

## Best For

- westinghouse enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted westinghouse brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last & Move:** Heavy-duty 457cc engine with cast iron sleeve, automatic low oil shutdown, and rugged never-flat wheels for easy portability.
- • **Effortless Remote Start:** Start your generator from up to 80 feet away with the included key fob—no more braving the elements.
- • **Power Through Any Outage:** Up to 9500 running watts and 12500 peak watts to keep your home essentials running seamlessly.
- • **Smart Monitoring at Your Fingertips:** VFT digital display shows real-time voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours for proactive maintenance.
- • **Fuel Flexibility for Ultimate Convenience:** Switch effortlessly between gasoline and propane for longer, cleaner, and more reliable power.

## Overview

The Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator delivers robust, reliable power with 9500 running watts and 12500 peak watts. Designed for professionals who demand flexibility, it runs on gasoline or propane, featuring a heavy-duty 457cc 4-stroke engine with cast iron sleeve and automatic low oil shutdown. The generator includes a remote electric start key fob, a fuel gauge, and a VFT digital display for real-time monitoring. Equipped with multiple GFCI outlets and transfer switch readiness, it powers your home or jobsite essentials effortlessly. Portable with never-flat wheels and backed by a 3-year warranty, it’s the ultimate backup power solution for the modern manager who refuses to be powerless.

## Description

The Westinghouse WGen9500DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator produces up to 12,500 peak watts and 9,500 running watts. The WGen9500DF is a dual fuel generator that operates on gasoline or propane (LPG). The heavy duty 457cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine is constructed of a durable cast iron sleeve and runs for up to 12 hours on a 6.6 gallon (25 L) gas tank, keeping you powered through the day with built-in fuel gauge, automatic low oil shutdown, and GFCI outlets. Push-Button Electric Start makes starting the WGen9500DF effortless while the remote start key fob offers added ease from a distance. Its intuitive control panel spotlights the Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 30A and larger 14-50R 50A to power your major appliances like the air conditioner, refrigerator, and sump pump as well as any lights or entertainment centers all at the same time with a single cord hookup. VFT Data Center displays volt output, frequency, and lifetime hours to keep you up to date with real-time information and regular maintenance. Conveniently portable with an included set of heavy duty never-flat wheels, handle, and lift bracket, it'll have your house, travel trailer, or jobsite powered in seconds. The WGen9500DF is complete with a 3-Year Limited Warranty and Lifetime Technical Support backed by our nationwide customer service and support network.

Review: Real nice generator. - Arrived sooner than expected. No damage, packed real good. Minor assembly and no missing parts. Took me about 15 minutes to unbox, put on the wheels and front legs, plug in battery quick connects, and another 10 minutes to fill with the provided oil. The battery already had a full charge. I like that this has a printed manual and is easy to understand. There are clearly marked warnings about put oil in first and exhaust precautions. The trickle charger that comes with it will plug right into the dash but the battery came fully charged. Generator started right up. I broke it in as suggested about 6 hours varying the load and never going over about 25% full operating load during this break in time. The fob started it and works good. It even fired right up with the recoil pull starter. Very good generator. Be sure when you are fully ready to start this thing that you have the main breaker on 1 and the gas valve open. (I have not tried propane yet but i doubt there will be any issues using it.) This generator is heavy for me but I am older than 70 and live in the forest. No flat land or concrete. The pre installed lift up frame mounted handle makes it a whole lot easier moving around. The build quality is impressive. The wheels are solid. I have no doubt this unit will serve me well. You take care of it, and it will take care of you when needed.
Review: Strong choice for a Houston essential! - I was looking for a dual power option that would be able to power essentials (AC, appliances, outlets) in an emergency. Living in Houston with unpredictable whether and a questionable power grid have made a generator an essential. The generator came with clear and easy setup. It is well made and started up without any problems. I like that it also has a remote start/stop key fob. My friend has the same model and hasn't had any issues.

## Features

- 9500 Running Watts and 12500 Peak Watts (Gasoline); 8500 Running Watts, 11200 Peak Watts (Propane); Remote Start with Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank with Fuel Gauge
- Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R 20A Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R 30A, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R 50A; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety
- Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve with Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter. VFT display gives you real time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours
- Plug-and-Play: Comes with a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)
- All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Q1DLKBG |
| Batteries | 1 12V batteries required. (included) |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Other Than Listed |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,572 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #12 in Outdoor Generators |
| Brand | Westinghouse |
| Color | - CARB Compliant |
| Current Rating | 50 Amps |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (27,654) |
| Date First Available | March 25, 2019 |
| Engine Displacement | 457 Cubic Centimeters |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline, Propane |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00853544008298 |
| Handle/Lever Placement | Front |
| Horsepower | 16.76 |
| Ignition System Type | electric start |
| Included Components | Battery Charger, Engine Oil & Funnel, Key FOB, Owner's Manual, Propane Hose, Quick-Start Guide, Warranty |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 210 pounds |
| Item model number | WGen9500DF |
| Manufacturer | Westinghouse |
| Material | Metal (Steel/Cast Iron), Rubber |
| Model Name | Open Frame Generators |
| Output Wattage | 9500 |
| Part Number | 09503 |
| Pattern | Generator |
| Power Source | Fuel Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 27.2"L x 26.1"W x 26.5"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Running Wattage | 9500 Watts |
| Size | WGen9500DF |
| Sound Level | 74 Decibels |
| Special Feature | Automatic Voltage Regulation, Dual Fuel, Electric Start, Fuel Gauge, Hour Meter |
| Special Features | Automatic Voltage Regulation, Dual Fuel, Electric Start, Fuel Gauge, Hour Meter |
| Starting Wattage | 12500 Watts |
| Style | 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel |
| Tank Volume | 6.6 Gallons |
| Total Power Outlets | 6 |
| UPC | 853544008298 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 3 Year Limited Warranty |
| Wattage | 12500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Westinghouse
- **Fuel Type:** Gasoline, Propane
- **Item Weight:** 210 Pounds
- **Output Wattage:** 9500
- **Power Source:** Fuel Powered
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Residential
- **Special Feature:** Automatic Voltage Regulation, Dual Fuel, Electric Start, Fuel Gauge, Hour Meter
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts
- **Wattage:** 12500 watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why oh why can't this be shipped to alaska?  we're the ones that need generators!**
A: Count yourself fortunate.  Hurricane Ian hit us hard on Florida's west coast.  My next door neighbor has several Westinghouse generators, and one that was brand new literally caught on fire. He's a general contractor and I'm an aviation engineer, both of us have owned generators for decades. His Westinghouse inverter generator was set up properly and I saw it operational. He's lucky it didn't burn his home down.   The unit is so damaged, it's hard to tell its a generator.  Its the worst generator malfunction that I've ever seen. Including my days in Army aviation.

I'd post pictures of his unit, but Amazon doesn't allow photos, only videos, if you saw the unit, you would likely buy another brand.

**Q: Is the 50 amp 120/240V 14–50r transfer switch capable or can you only use the 30r? It says 50 amp transfer switch ready on the brochure.**
A: : To all the people saying that what Toddd did by hiring a licensed electrician was the wrong way, I'm sure you are mistaken. What do yall think a "manual transfer switch" is? It is just a breaker or switch that you have to manually operate. There is no issue as long as the electrican built it to CODE.

In answer to the question, I believe the description says 50A RV outlet. Which is next to the transfer switch outlet. The transfer switch is a twist lock the RV outlet is not but if you look at the picture provided, it's the one with 4 holes.  That is also 120/240v

**Q: I know nothing about generators. Can anyone please tell me if this one is good as an emergency one to hook up to the house in California?**
A: Generator selection is a personal choice in many ways based on some things like what are you wanting to run from it's power and how many things at the same time.  Generators are typically for the "emergency backup" purpose where they aren't used a lot, so most don't want to put a lot of money into something rarely used.  Some sales people will say "If you ever want to run the house AC system you need a 10,000 watt size, if you want to ever run the clothes dryer you need another 6000 watt added to that, if you ever want to run your oven on the stove you need another 3600 watts, etc" trying to sell you a 50,000 watt generator if they can adding up everything.  Although you could need that big of one to run all of those things at the same time, most find they can run big things one at a time and get away with something ~6000-10,000 watts as big enough.  Obviously the highest priority items are the usually fridge & freezer (so food doesn't go bad), some lights & heating, then the items for "Convenience".  Although many things have the same power needs (like electric clothes dryer needs ~6000 watts, space heaters need 1500 watts as a couple examples) some things like home AC system may need a measurement by someone to see exactly what yours needs as they vary for each size house (if you expect to run it off a generator).
Anyone plugging things in to any electric source needs to learn things like you can't plug in 3 space heaters from the same power strip and turn them all on "high" or you'll burn up wires or pop the circuit breaker.  Likewise any generator has it's limits on what it can run, so you must keep that in mind as you consider what you'll turn on.  I've got my main electrical box with a generator interlock installed and ran a 6000 watt gen where I've turned on my water heater for 1/2 hour (just to try it out), then turned it off and turned on fridges & lights for 1/2 hour, etc to verify I could run each when needed off the generator.  Many say they want a generator with automatic starting when the power goes off that lights up your house within 30 seconds, others will settle for manual switching like I set up to minimize costs.  So there's lots to consider and many choices are for what you want (not what others want to "shove down your throat").  Gas sources are another consideration where some like propane since it doesn't "Go bad" after a year (like regular gas), but the generator power is slightly reduced running on it.  Hope you can find someone who's honest and helps you get what you'll like.

**Q: Does the fuel gauge measure the propane, or just the gas?**
A: Just gas. Use the propane container gauge to measure how much you have left.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Real nice generator.
*by M***. on December 6, 2025*

Arrived sooner than expected. No damage, packed real good. Minor assembly and no missing parts. Took me about 15 minutes to unbox, put on the wheels and front legs, plug in battery quick connects, and another 10 minutes to fill with the provided oil. The battery already had a full charge. I like that this has a printed manual and is easy to understand. There are clearly marked warnings about put oil in first and exhaust precautions. The trickle charger that comes with it will plug right into the dash but the battery came fully charged. Generator started right up. I broke it in as suggested about 6 hours varying the load and never going over about 25% full operating load during this break in time. The fob started it and works good. It even fired right up with the recoil pull starter. Very good generator. Be sure when you are fully ready to start this thing that you have the main breaker on 1 and the gas valve open. (I have not tried propane yet but i doubt there will be any issues using it.) This generator is heavy for me but I am older than 70 and live in the forest. No flat land or concrete. The pre installed lift up frame mounted handle makes it a whole lot easier moving around. The build quality is impressive. The wheels are solid. I have no doubt this unit will serve me well. You take care of it, and it will take care of you when needed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong choice for a Houston essential!
*by J***7 on January 25, 2026*

I was looking for a dual power option that would be able to power essentials (AC, appliances, outlets) in an emergency. Living in Houston with unpredictable whether and a questionable power grid have made a generator an essential. The generator came with clear and easy setup. It is well made and started up without any problems. I like that it also has a remote start/stop key fob. My friend has the same model and hasn't had any issues.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As expected - matched highly rated reviews
*by J***. on July 14, 2023*

Received the Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator and immediately unboxed and assembled. Although the box had a good-sized tear in the side, the contents of the inside of the box were unharmed. The Amazon delivery people had a hard time getting it out of the truck because unlike other transport providers, whoever loaded up their truck did not place items from rear to front in the order of delivery. Instead my generator was towards the front of the truck so the delivery staff had to spend a good 30 minutes re-arranging the contacts of the truck in order to get access to my generator. The box is extremely heavy so I am surprised the generator is not palletized which could eliminate damage? While unboxing I noticed some of the cardboard and plastic wrap was drenched in oil which was initially concerning. However, once I got the unit out of the box and wiped down things were fine. There are plenty of warnings in the manual and tags on the unit indicating the generator is shipped without engine oil so my worries were unfounded. only some minor scratches on the frame which I can touch-up with spray paint. Other than that the unit looked flawless. Assembly was a breeze and took a whole 10 minutes (install two wheels, two foot pads, add oil which is supplied, and add gas). Looked over the manual and had the unit running within 30 minutes of unboxing. Tested both the push-button start and remote start. Placed the unit under a light load in my garage and seemed to work fine. Pending installing a 50A outlet running from the outside of our home to a manual transfer switch which I have yet to receive and install. Decided to utilize the included battery charger to charge overnight until the LED went from red (Charging) to green (Charged). The unit has a nice fold-down handle which makes wheeling it around very simple, even for my wife. My plan is to store it in the garage, then when we lose power (maybe once or twice a year here in WI), wheel it outside, plug it into the outlet (well inlet really), get it running then manage the transfer switch depending on where we need power. I sized the unit (9500W running on gas) to twice the load we plan to power during an outage. I have done the math (both for peak inrush and running currents) and plan on loading it with a fridge, a freezer, a well pump, garage door opener(s), furnace (for winter outages), and a portable air conditioner unit (for summer if needed), lastly some minimal lighting and outlets for low wattage items if needed. It is not the intent to provide back-up to the entire home since outages here in WI are minimal and last perhaps hours to a day at max, but preparing for future outages due to electrical grid issues? Nice problem to have if our electrical grid remains as reliable as it has, but good to be prepared. I decided (for now) to leave the central A/C out of the backup circuit due to it's power draw, is the reason we will just run a portable A/C in one room to stay cool if needed. Also deciding to lighten the load in case we need to run on propane which reduces the running watts by 1000. Anyway, I like the idea of dual fuel capability as we almost surely have tanks of propane sitting around just in case we run out of gas. The unit appears very well built, high quality materials, everything well laid-out (control panel, gas / oil, etc.) and expect for the 50A plug aligning with a wheel causing the 50A plug needing to be bent slightly, very well designed. I had to minimally bend the 50A cord slightly to get it too fit snugly into the outlet so no big deal for me. Westinghouse also provides clear instructions how to modify the unit for unbonded neutral. I am an industrial engineer and understand neutral to ground bonds so if you don't understand this, do your research and understand consequences of modifying the bind, please consult a licensed electrician. I looked into a Generac whole home automatic generator, and although they are nice, the price-point is easily 10 times more than I spent on the WGen9500DF and items I need for connection to a manual transfer switch (went with the Reliance 510C). So unless you experience outages routinely, don't mind a little manual intervention during an outage, and are not infinitely wealthy, consider this as an option as you can possibly create a backup solution that does not empty your bank account.

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