Westinghouse WGen9500TFc vs Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST): which one should you buy?
Tri fuel in the 9,500 W class: Westinghouse WGen9500TFc against Generac GP9500E, both with a CO shutoff and 50 A outlet.
Westinghouse WGen9500TFc
Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST)| Spec | Westinghouse WGen9500TFc | Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.8/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Type | Tri fuel | Tri fuel |
| Running watts (gas) | 9,500 W | 9,500 W |
| Starting watts (gas) | 12,500 W | 12,500 W |
| Running watts (propane) | 8,500 W | 8,550 W |
| Fuel tank | 6.6 gal | 7.5 gal |
| Runtime at 50% load | 8 hr | 9 hr 30 min |
| Noise | 74 dB(A) | Not published |
| Weight | 215.0 lb | 219.0 lb |
| Big outlets | L14-30R, 14-50R | L14-30R, 14-50R |
| Start | Remote + electric | Electric |
| CO shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Parallel capable | No | No |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Typical price | $800–$1,200 | $800–$1,200 |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
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Power output
Both deliver 9,500 running watts on gasoline.
Runtime and fuel
At half load, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) runs about 9 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc.
Noise
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Weight and portability
The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc weighs 215.0 lb, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) 219.0 lb. Per pound, that's 44 W/lb for the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc and 43 W/lb for the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST).
Start, safety and warranty
The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc has remote + electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty; the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) has electric start, a CO shutoff and a 3 years warranty.
Our verdict
Choose the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc if you want remote start and a published noise rating.
Choose the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) if you want a longer runtime per tank from the home standby leader.
Across all our criteria, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) comes out ahead (8.0/10 versus 7.8/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc and the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST)?
The Westinghouse WGen9500TFc is a tri fuel model with 9,500 running watts, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) a tri fuel model with 9,500 running watts. At half load, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) runs about 9 hr 30 min on a tank, versus 8 hr for the Westinghouse WGen9500TFc.
Which one is quieter?
One of the two manufacturers does not publish a noise figure.
Which one scores higher?
Across all our criteria, the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel (8063, 49ST) comes out ahead (8.0/10 versus 7.8/10). Still, the better of the two is the one that fits how you'll use it.