Best 50 Amp Generators Updated July 2025

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Best 50 Amp Generators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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9.9

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9.9

DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.9

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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.8

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9.8

Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.8

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Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 208 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.5

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9.5

Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Pr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 225.5 lbs
Dimensions: 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.5

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Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Pr...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 225.5 lbs
Dimensions: 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.2

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9.2

Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.2

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Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 12500 peak, 9500 running
Run Time: Up to 12 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 211 lbs
Dimensions: 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

9.0

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9.0

Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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9.0

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Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 14500 peak, 11500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.9

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8.9

ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.9

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ERAYAK 4500W Portable Inverter Generator for Home Use, Super Quiet Small Generator for Camping Outdoor Emergency Power Backup, ...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3500 running
Run Time: Up to 16 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 54 lbs
Dimensions: 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.7

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8.7

Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.7

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Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Wheel & Handle Kit,...
Power Source: Gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 4500 peak, 3700 running
Run Time: Up to 18 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV
Parallel Capable: Yes
Weight: 105 lbs
Dimensions: 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.6

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8.6

WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 11000 peak, 8300 running
Run Time: Up to 8.5 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 214 lbs
Dimensions: 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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8.6

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WEN 11,000-Watt 120V/240V Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Wheel Kit and Electric Start (DF1100T)
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 11000 peak, 8300 running
Run Time: Up to 8.5 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 214 lbs
Dimensions: 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.4

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8.4

DuroMax XP13000HXT 13,000-Watt 500cc Tri Fuel Gas Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert, Black/Blue
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 260 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.4

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DuroMax XP13000HXT 13,000-Watt 500cc Tri Fuel Gas Propane Natural Gas Portable Generator with CO Alert, Black/Blue
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13000 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 10 hours
Outlets: 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 260 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

8.1

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8.1

Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13500 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propan...
Power Source: Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage: 13500 peak, 10500 running
Run Time: Up to 19 hours
Outlets: 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Parallel Capable: Not indicated
Weight: 230 lbs
Dimensions: 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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9.9

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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites
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Picked by 1119 people this week!
Picked by 1119 people this week!

9.9

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DuroMax XP13000EH 13,000-Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator - Gas & Propane, Electric Start, Whole Home Backup Power, Transfer S...
Power Source: Propane or gasoline
Output Power Wattage: 13,000 peak, 10,500 running
Run Time: Up to 8 hours
Outlets: 1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC
Parallel Capable: No
Weight: 234 lbs
Dimensions: 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall
Ideal For: Camping & RVs, home appliances, jobsites

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Best 50 Amp Generator
1. DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator
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2. Westinghouse WGen9500TFc Generator
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3. Westinghouse Dual Fuel Portable Generator
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4. Westinghouse WGen9500DF Portable Generator
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5. Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment Tri-Fuel Portable Generator
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6. ERAYAK Portable Inverter Generator
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7. Westinghouse iGen4500 Portable Generator
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8. WEN DF1100T Dual Fuel Portable Generator
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9. DuroMax XP13000HXT Tri Fuel Generator
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Power Source
Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Gasoline Gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Power Source
Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane or gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Gasoline Gasoline Propane or gasoline Propane, gasoline, or natural gas Propane, gasoline, or natural gas
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 14500 peak, 11500 running 4500 peak, 3500 running 4500 peak, 3700 running 11000 peak, 8300 running 13000 peak, 10500 running 13500 peak, 10500 running
Output Power Wattage
13,000 peak, 10,500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 12500 peak, 9500 running 14500 peak, 11500 running 4500 peak, 3500 running 4500 peak, 3700 running 11000 peak, 8300 running 13000 peak, 10500 running 13500 peak, 10500 running
Run Time
Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 19 hours Up to 16 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 8.5 hours Up to 10 hours Up to 19 hours
Run Time
Up to 8 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 12 hours Up to 19 hours Up to 16 hours Up to 18 hours Up to 8.5 hours Up to 10 hours Up to 19 hours
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Outlets
1x 120/240V, 2x 30A twist lock, 2x AC 4x AC, 50A, TT-30R RV 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R RV 4x AC, L14-30R twist lock, 14-50R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 14-50R 2x AC, 2x USB, DC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock 2x AC, 2x USB, TT-30R RV 4x AC, 30A twist lock, 50A NEMA 14-50R, 12V DC 4x AC, TT-30R RV, 30A twist lock, 50A 2x AC, L14-30R, 14-50R
Parallel Capable
No No Yes No Not indicated Yes Yes No No Not indicated
Parallel Capable
No No Yes No Not indicated Yes Yes No No Not indicated
Weight
234 lbs 208 lbs 225.5 lbs 211 lbs 230 lbs 54 lbs 105 lbs 214 lbs 260 lbs 230 lbs
Weight
234 lbs 208 lbs 225.5 lbs 211 lbs 230 lbs 54 lbs 105 lbs 214 lbs 260 lbs 230 lbs
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
Dimensions
30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 31.3" wide x 21.6" deep x 23.4" tall 27.2" wide x 26.1" deep x 26.5" tall 26.1" wide x 27.2" deep x 26.5" tall 11.7" wide x 20" deep x 19.3" tall 24.5" wide x 17.5" deep x 20" tall 27.3" wide x 20.6" deep x 21.9" tall 30" wide x 29" deep x 26" tall 29.5" wide x 22" deep x 24.2" tall
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