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Powerhorse · Portable generator · Item 6075636

27000 Dual Fuel

Maximum-output mobile power for large backup and commercial loads

18,000W rated27,000W surgeGasoline + PropanePowerhorse DHT1000E V-Twin
View at Northern Tool Listed $3,999.99
Powerhorse 27,000-Watt Dual-Fuel Portable Generator
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The deciding numbers, without the spec-sheet hunt.

01 · Maximum output

27,000 surge watts

Gasoline continuous output18,000W rated

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

02 · Fuel-specific output

Gasoline

18,000W rated · 27,000W surge

Propane

16,200W rated · 24,300W surge

Half-load runtime

8 hr

03 · Size & price

557 lb

Product weight

37.99 × 25.47 × 33.56 in

L × W × H

Northern Tool price
$3,999.99
Warranty
2-year limited
04 · Controls & protection

Sound

97 dB

Starting

Electric

Connections

7 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

Powerhorse’s largest current portable generator uses a 999cc V-twin, 17.17-gallon tank, electric start, seven connection groups, 50-amp output, CO shutdown, and a 557-pound steel chassis.

Electrical output by fuel

Gasoline
18,000W rated / 27,000W surge
Propane
16,200W rated / 24,300W surge
Voltage / frequency
120/240V / 60 Hz
Maximum current
75A
Power quality
Automatic voltage regulation; <5% THD

Engine, fuel & runtime

Engine
Powerhorse DHT1000E V-Twin, 999 cc
Starting system
Electric
Fuel tank
17.17 gal
Half-load runtime
8 hr
Sound
97 dB
Cooling
Air cooled

Connections, size & ownership

Connections
7 listed — (2) GFCI duplex; (2) L5-30R; L14-30R; 14-50R; 12V DC
Dimensions
37.99 × 25.47 × 33.56 in
Product / ship weight
557 lb / 645 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
6075636

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.

  • Maximum-output home backup
  • EV charging support
  • Commercial jobsites
  • Disaster recovery
  • 18,000 running watts
  • 999cc V-twin
  • 17.17-gallon tank
  • 50-amp outlet

Match it to the equipment you’ll actually run.

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Official sources:Northern Tool item 6075636All Powerhorse generatorsVerified September 15, 2026