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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered

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Condition
New
Style
12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
Model
WGen9500DF
Dimensions
27.2"L x 26.1"W x 26.5"H
Color
- CARB Compliant
Material
Metal (Steel/Cast Iron), Rubber
Wattage
12500 watts
In the box
Battery ChargerEngine Oil & FunnelKey FOBOwner's ManualPropane HoseQuick-Start GuideWarranty
Warranty
3 Year Limited Warranty

Features 5

  • 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 520R 20A Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R 30A, and One RV Ready 120/240V 1450R 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 Users Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

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.

Specs 31

Brand Westinghouse
Wattage 12500 watts
Fuel Type Gasoline, Propane
Power Source Fuel Powered
Recommended Uses For Product Residential
Voltage 120 volts
Output Wattage 9500
Special Feature Automatic Voltage Regulation, Dual Fuel, Electric Start, Fuel Gauge, Hour Meter

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator has highly positive reviews. Customers find the assembly process simple and the product is considered well-built and high-quality. Users appreciate the generator’s dual fuel capacity and easy mobility. There are minimal concerns and they mostly revolve around minor design issues.

Pros

  • 🔧 Easy to assemble and get up and running
  • 💪 Built with high-quality materials thus having good durability
  • 🔄 Ability to use both gas and propane as fuel sources
  • 🦾 Easy to navigate and move around due to good handle and wheel system

Cons

  • 📐 Encountered some minor issues with the design (50A plug alignment)
  • 🔊 Potentially louder than expected

Should I Buy It?

Considering the high ratings and positive reviews, the Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator appears to be a solid investment. Not only does it have a convenient dual fuel feature, it's easy to move around, assemble and generally well designed. Most users are satisfied with their purchase. Therefore, this generator is recommended to potential buyers looking for a high-quality and reliable product.

easy set up and very powerful.
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
This generator is a work horse. It is easy to set up and easy to use. Added the oil and gas and it started right up. This model has a remote control which makes it easy to start. I have a whole house transfer plug and needed a bigger generator and purchased this one. I have tested the generator and yes, it powered everything in the house. I am super happy with this and I highly recommend it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2026 by David Strominger
Great value and well build machine.
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
Nice generator, just a 5–10-minute assembly required. Appears to be well built, started up initially with LP, runs very smooth. Noise level not as bad as an older 6500w generator I have used in the past. For the price very pleased with the unit. Remote start or the push start is very nice, will definitely save a person's shoulder. Now let's hope to never have to use the generator, lol... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2026 by Sizemoj
Excellent Generator – Works Perfectly!
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
We've been using this generator regularly since it arrived, and so far, we haven't experienced any problems. We've been using this generator regularly since it arrived, and so far, we haven't had any issues. It works perfectly with both gasoline and propane, which gives us great flexibility depending on fuel availability. It's easy to operate, and the electric start makes turning it on very convenient. The generator provides plenty of power for our needs, making it a great option for home backup during power outages. The noise level is reasonable considering its size and power output. The wheels and handle make it easier to move around, even though it's a heavy unit. We also like the control panel, which is well organized, easy to understand, and has a useful digital display. The multiple outlets make it convenient to connect different devices and equipment. Overall, we're extremely satisfied with its performance, reliability, and versatility. It's been working perfectly since day one, and we definitely recommend it! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2026 by MARY
As expected - matched highly rated reviews
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
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. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2023 by Jerry R.
It's heavy. Get help to handle until wheels are installed.
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
The quick start guide is pretty useless but the manual is good. Unit is very heavy but once you get the wheels on it, it is reasonably easy to handle. I followed the instructions, made certain the battery was fully charged and it started right up. Working on 5 hour break in period. So far it seems to be a really nice unit. Mine was made in Vietnam and the quality looks really good. Good value for the money assuming it holds up. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Westinghouse Wgen9500DF generator; very well-made, exceptional performance, a proper warranty.
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
Review Image by James
This Westinghouse generator is a fine example of how a back-up generator should be designed and built. My use is for a whole house back-up generator that will be semi-permanently installed, ready to go at any time (still doing the install). On gasoline, the generator is rated to start heavy loads of up to 12,500 total Watts (52 Amps at 240 Volts). Or, with just over 100 Amps of 120 Volt starting power available, it can start a collection of 120 Volt devices with motors that can take a little extra time to start under load, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, compressors, etc. This generator has serious creds and can start/run most household combinations of 120V and 240 V loads. This well-made beauty will last for a very long time. In my opinion, the main reason for its conspicuous strong performance is that Westinghouse has designed-in a very strong 18 HP, 457 CC engine which can readily power typical loads that, on startup, exceeds the continuous rating of 9,500/8,500 Watts (gasoline/propane). A great many generator engines will run out of horsepower during electric motor starts, but not the Wgen9500DF. I've not yet tested the generator with propane because my propane plumbing is not yet complete, but with gasoline the engine has been an exceptionally strong performer. Other reviewers of this genset have expressed no problem with propane, so I expect the same. Compared to my earlier unfortunate choice of a Genmax 7250/6000 Watt (starting/running) with appropriate loads, the Westinghouse 9500DF is far ahead in all aspects, from capability to quality. One obvious example of a significant difference is that the 9500DF is rated to deliver full output at up to 5000 ft of elevation without carb adjustments, which should make it an absolute beast of a generator for starting and running max loads in the areas around sea level. An available high- altitude carb kit enables operation above 5000 ft. Compared with the Wgen9500, the Genmax can deliver its specified output power only when below 2000 ft. A "high altitude" kit is required for anything between 2000 ft. and 4800 feet, it's max altitude. I'm at 4000 ft where the 9500DF has significant reserve horsepower and readily starts and runs heavy loads well within its specifications. The quality of Westinghouse generators is well known and thus are recommended by respected consumer organizations. It only helps that I can easily start the 9500DF at all temps between 24 deg F and 89 deg F, and the remote-start fob works 200+ feet away with a good battery installed. The WGen9500DF dual fuel generator is very unlikely to disappoint, especially with respect to the warranty. The Genmax warranty is only for "substantial defects", and they decide what that means. They require that the purchaser pre-pay round-trip shipping of any generator with a problem to their single US repair location for evaluation and possible warranty repair. My Genmax had a dead display out of the box, but the warranty requires that pre-paid shipping before they would inspect and consider whether or not to repair under warranty. Several phone messages were left at their repair center, but no call-back. Later, after I'd already returned the new Genmax (thank you, Amazon!) and had purchased a Westinghouse generator thru Amazon, Genmax finally called and eventually said that they would provide a free replacement display to me if I would fix the brand-new generator myself. No, thanks. The Westinghouse warranty is simple: If the customer provides for reasonable care and use, parts and labor are fully covered for 1 year, and parts-only for 3 years. There are many, many authorized repair stations, so shipping is typically not required. The only thing that bothered me a little, and this is picky, was that the 9500DF user manual had some mistakes. Someone must have converted another manual and missed 3 or 4 items, such as that, on the cover, the genset is said to be a Digital Inverter Generator (I wish), that it has an ECON switch (nice, if it was true), and a couple other nits. When mentioned to customer service, they thanked me and told me that a revised manual was already in the works. All's well that ends well. If you get one of these fine gensets from Westinghouse, you'll not be disappointed. Westinghouse and Honda set the standard for top-quality generators, but Westinghouse wins the price/value comparisons. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024 by James
Easy to setup & use.
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
Excellent generator. Can’t beat the price for something that works so well. 10 out of 10 would highly recommend. Can do everything you need it to with 2 different fuel options.
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2026 by Timothy J. Meneo
Great power!
Style: 12500 Watts - Dual Fuel
Great generators. Started on first try . Built solid. Not too loud. Reasonable . Run my whole house including electric water heater. Very impressive generator. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2026 by nathan
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