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ReaLoad Engineering Benchmark

DuroMax XP15000EH vs. Genmax GM12000iET

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ReaLoad Technical Verdict & Engineering Dossier

Motor Surge & HVAC Starting

Genmax GM12000iET delivers 12,000W surge, sufficient for a 3.5-Ton central A/C with soft-starter. Inverters under 7,500W surge will trip breaker overcurrent protection on direct compressor starts.

72-Hour Fuel Logistics

At 50% load over 72 hours, continuous gasoline generators consume ~56 gallons (11x 5-gallon cans). Direct utility Natural Gas hookup eliminates fuel storage degradation, winter freezing, and gas station queues.

NEC 250.20 Neutral Bonding

Genmax has factory floating neutral, safely compliant with 3-pole transfer switches and manual panel interlocks without ground loop faults.

Natural Gas Leader
Genmax GM12000iET
7,400 W running on NG (+7400 W lead)
Acoustic Winner
Genmax GM12000iET
66 dBA at 23ft (-8 dBA quieter)
Easiest Home Hookup
Genmax GM12000iET
Floating Neutral (Home Interlock Ready)
Best $/Running Watt
DuroMax XP15000EH
$0.21/W ($2,499)
Technical Specification
Open-Frame Inverter
Enclosed Inverter
Running Watts (gasoline at 0 ft)
Power Output
12,000 WBest
9,000 W
Peak Motor Starting Surge (gasoline)
Power Output
15,000 WBest
12,000 W
Continuous 240V Split-Phase Amps
Power Output
50 ABest
37.5 A
Sine Wave Purity (Total Harmonic Distortion)
Power Quality
<4.6% THD (Pure Sine)
<2.3% THD (Pure Sine)Best
Fuel Burn at 25% Load (GPH / Hr)
Fuel Consumption
0.85 GPH
0.58 GPHBest
Fuel Burn at 50% Load (GPH / Hr)
Fuel Consumption
1.45 GPH
1.05 GPHBest
Continuous Runtime on Tank at 25% Load
Fuel Consumption
14.5 HoursBest
12 Hours
Gasoline Fuel Tank Capacity
Fuel Consumption
10.8 GallonsBest
7.2 Gallons
14-50R Outlets (50A 120/240V Whole-House)
Outlets & Receptacles
1x NEMA 14-50R (50A)Best
1x NEMA 14-50R (50A)Best
L14-30R Outlets (30A 120/240V Twist-Lock)
Outlets & Receptacles
1x NEMA L14-30R (30A)Best
1x NEMA L14-30R (30A)Best
TT-30R Outlets (30A 120V RV Travel Trailer)
Outlets & Receptacles
NoneBest
NoneBest
5-20R Duplex Outlets (20A 120V Household GFCI)
Outlets & Receptacles
2x NEMA 5-20R DuplexBest
2x NEMA 5-20R DuplexBest
Engine Starting Methods
Starting & Safety
Wireless Remote, Electric Key & Recoil
Wireless Remote, Electric Key & Recoil
Carbon Monoxide Auto-Shutoff Sensor
Starting & Safety
CO Watchdog / Shield Sensor (ANSI/PGMA G300)
CO Watchdog / Shield Sensor (ANSI/PGMA G300)
Noise Level at 23ft (25% Load)
Acoustics & Physical
74 dBA
66 dBABest
Chassis Dimensions (L × W × H)
Acoustics & Physical
33" L × 30" W × 35" H
31.5" L × 23.5" W × 27" H
Dry Weight with Wheel Assembly
Acoustics & Physical
330 lbs
195 lbsBest
Factory Neutral Bonding (NEC 250.20)
NEC 2026 Hookup
Bonded Neutral (Unbonding Required for Home ATS)
Floating Neutral (Ready for Home Interlock)
Lowest Verified Street Price
Cost & Value
$2,499.00
$1,899.00Best