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Powerhorse · Portable generator · Item 6075687

15000 Dual Fuel

12-kilowatt continuous backup with a 50-amp connection

12,000W rated15,000W surgeGasoline + PropanePowerhorse DHT720E
View at Northern Tool Listed $2,499.99
Powerhorse 15,000-Watt Dual-Fuel Portable Generator
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The deciding numbers, without the spec-sheet hunt.

01 · Maximum output

15,000 surge watts

Gasoline continuous output12,000W rated

Continuous watts cover the steady load; surge watts must absorb the largest motor startup.

02 · Fuel-specific output

Gasoline

12,000W rated · 15,000W surge

Propane

10,800W rated · 13,500W surge

Half-load runtime

10 hr

03 · Size & price

348 lb

Product weight

34.25 × 23.15 × 32.9 in

L × W × H

Northern Tool price
$2,499.99
Warranty
2-year limited
04 · Controls & protection

Sound

97 dB

Starting

Electric

Connections

6 listed groups

Power quality

<5% THD

CO shutdown · low-oil shutdown · overload protection

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Every useful field, grouped for comparison.

Power, fuel, engine, runtime, connection, dimension, weight, price, and warranty fields come from the current Northern Tool listing and Powerhorse documentation.

Outdoor use only. Keep portable generators at least 20 feet from occupied buildings, with exhaust directed away from doors, windows, and vents. Use approved transfer equipment installed by a qualified electrician for building connections.

Product overview

A 713cc high-output generator with gasoline and propane operation, electric start, 50-amp output, CO shutdown, a copper-wound head, and transport hardware.

Electrical output by fuel

Gasoline
12,000W rated / 15,000W surge
Propane
10,800W rated / 13,500W surge
Voltage / frequency
120/240V / 60 Hz
Maximum current
50A
Power quality
Automatic voltage regulation; <5% THD

Engine, fuel & runtime

Engine
Powerhorse DHT720E, 713 cc
Starting system
Electric
Fuel tank
10.57 gal
Half-load runtime
10 hr
Sound
97 dB
Cooling
Air cooled

Connections, size & ownership

Connections
6 listed — (2) GFCI duplex; L5-30R; L14-30R; 14-50R; 12V DC
Dimensions
34.25 × 23.15 × 32.9 in
Product / ship weight
348 lb / 395 lb
Battery
Required and included
Protection
CO shutdown, overload protection, low-oil shutdown, covered outlets
Warranty
2-year limited
CARB status
Not CARB compliant
Northern Tool item
6075687

Feature details

Copper-wound generator head

The 100% copper-wound generator head is rated at <5% total harmonic distortion.

Multiple fuel choices

Gasoline + Propane ratings are shown separately so buyers can size against the fuel they plan to use.

Safety monitoring

Carbon-monoxide automatic shutdown, overload protection, low-oil shutdown, and covered outlets support safer outdoor operation.

Transport-ready steel frame

Folding handles and flat-free tires support movement and compact storage around jobsites and property.

  • Large home backup
  • Commercial jobsites
  • Heavy motors and tools
  • 50-amp applications
  • 12,000 running watts
  • 50-amp outlet
  • Dual fuel
  • 10-hour half-load runtime

Match it to the equipment you’ll actually run.

Use the independent wattage calculator before buying.

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Official sources:Northern Tool item 6075687All Powerhorse generatorsVerified September 15, 2026