Powerhorse · Portable generator · Item 6075636
27000 Dual Fuel
Maximum-output mobile power for large backup and commercial loads

Visual spec gallery
The deciding numbers, without the spec-sheet hunt.
27,000 surge watts
Continuous watts cover the steady load; surge watts must absorb the largest motor startup.
Gasoline
18,000W rated · 27,000W surge
Propane
16,200W rated · 24,300W surge
Half-load runtime
8 hr
557 lb
Product weight
37.99 × 25.47 × 33.56 in
L × W × H
- Northern Tool price
- $3,999.99
- Warranty
- 2-year limited
Sound
97 dB
Starting
Electric
Connections
7 listed groups
Power quality
<5% THD
CO shutdown · low-oil shutdown · overload protection
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Complete specifications
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.
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.
Best-fit uses
- Maximum-output home backup
- EV charging support
- Commercial jobsites
- Disaster recovery
Standout features
- 18,000 running watts
- 999cc V-twin
- 17.17-gallon tank
- 50-amp outlet
Match it to the equipment you’ll actually run.
Use the independent wattage calculator before buying.