The 14 best diesel home generators of 2025

28,000 Peak Watts and 20,000 Running Watts; Easy-Access Start Panel with Remote Start Key Fob, Push-Button Electric Start, Engine Shut Off, and Battery Charging Port; Up to 11 Hours of Run Time at 50% load on a 17 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge

Featuring Four GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Outlets, Two 50A 120/240V 14-50R Outlets, Two 30A 120/240V L14-30R Outlets, One 30A 120V L5-30R Outlet, and ST Switch Outlet; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Powered by a Heavy Duty 999cc Westinghouse V-Twin OHV Engine Featuring a Cast Iron Sleeve, Reinforced Steel Handles with Quick-Release Pins, Automatic Low Oil and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown, and Idle Control

Plug-and-Play: Oil, Funnel, Setup Guide, and Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box; Digital Readout Displays Lifetime Run Hours, Volts, and Frequency

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed by 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage with Nationwide Customer Service Network

9500 Running Watts and 12500 Peak Watts (Gasoline); 8500 Running Watts, 11200 Peak Watts (Propane); Remote Start With Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil Shutdown and Digital Hour Meter. VFT display gives you real time updates with the voltage output, frequency, and lifetime hours

Plug-and-Play: Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, an Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

Perfect as a backup power source for larger homes or a dependable source of portable power

14,500 peak watts, 11,500 running watts (gasoline); 13,500 peak watts, 10,500 running watts (propane); 12,000 peak watts, 9,500 running watts (natural gas)

Runs for up to 19 hours on a 9.5 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank

Powered by a heavy duty 550cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

With 13,000 watts of power, the XP13000EH Dual Fuel generator will keep your whole home running during a storm or power outage

DuroMax is the industry leader in Dual Fuel portable generator technology, with a full assortment ranging from digital inverters to generators that can power your entire home

At the core of all our products resides a robust DuroMax engine. Designed for Power. Designed to Last

The XP13000EH comes with a push button start, a front facing interface that allows you to change your fuel type in seconds, and a wide variety of outlets (including a transfer switch-ready 50 amp outlet)

Constructed with a heavy-duty all metal frame and power panel - No plastic parts

Built to withstand severe weather and years of heavy wear-and-tear

Power wherever and whenever you need it - No-flat tires roll easily over any terrain

100% Copper Windings - Unlike aluminum, copper is a superior heat conductor that extends the life of your generator

Stay powered with our EH line of portable generators

DuroMax portable generators are designed to be mobile and versatile, with the ability to provide power whenever and wherever you need it. Unlike traditional standby generators that are large, expensive, yet only serve one purpose, DuroMax generators will power you whether you’re at home, on an RV trip, or at the jobsite

Remote Monitoring Anywhere: With Generac 7172 10kW Mobile Link Wi-Fi connectivity, effortlessly track generator performance from anywhere. Stay updated on status and maintenance alerts, ensuring peace of mind even when you’re away

Whole House Protection: Keep your home powered during outages with Generac’s 100 Amp 16-circuit transfer switch, designed for seamless integration with whole house generators. Its durable aluminum enclosure ensures reliable outdoor use and coverage

Long-Term Assurance: Backed by a 5-Year Limited Warranty, this automatic transfer switch delivers lasting performance and peace of mind, ensuring your investment in a Generac transfer switch will serve you well for years

High-Quality 10kW Power: True Power Technology delivers clean, stable 10,000 watts with under 5% harmonic distortion. Generac’s low-maintenance engines run quieter and use less fuel for efficient, reliable home power

Crafted for Excellence: Proudly engineered and assembled in the USA, our generators stand as testament to quality and craftsmanship. The purpose-built G-Force Engine is designed to handle the demands of usage, ensuring reliability and reduced maintenance

Easy Installation: Generac recommends your new Home Standby Generator to be installed by a certified and licensed electrician

Robust and Portable: The generator features a sturdy steel frame with an integrated lifting eye, making it easy to transport and secure on the jobsite. It's a reliable power source for both remote locations and professional use

Clean and Smooth Operation: With only 6% total harmonic distortion, this generator ensures the smooth operation of tools, appliances, and even sensitive electronics, offering peace of mind for your power needs

Extended Runtime: The XD5000E from Generac features a 12-gallon diesel fuel tank provides an impressive run-time of 32.4 hours at 50% load, minimizing the need for frequent refueling and ensuring uninterrupted power supply for extended periods

Industrial-Grade Diesel Engine: Equipped with a Yanmar LW Series 435cc air-cooled direct injection diesel engine, this generator is built to withstand heavy-duty use and provide reliable performance even in demanding environments

Durable and Strong: The 1-1/4-inch steel cradle adds strength and durability to the generator, ensuring it can handle the rigors of the job site or other challenging situations. A dependable power source engineered to keep running when you need it most

Switch between gasoline (11,000 surge watts, 8,300 running watt) and propane (9,500 surge, 7,500 running) with the simple turn of the selection dial

Voltage easily goes from 120V to 240V, perfect for transfer switches and emergency backup

Electric start powers the 457cc 4-stroke OHV engine with the turn of a key

6.6-gallon tank provides up to 8.5 hours of half load run time

Includes four 120V GFCI outlets (5-20R), a 120V 30A twist lock outlet (L5-30R), a 120V/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R), a 12V DC cigarette-lighter-style plug, a bottle of oil, a 47-inch LPG connection hose, and a two-year warranty

With 13,000 watts of power, the XP13000HX Dual Fuel generator will keep your whole home running during a storm or power outage, while protecting your family from harmful fumes with CO Alert

Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of running your generator on either gasoline or propane. Propane is cost effective, clean-burning, fuel efficient, low maintenance, has a long shelf life, and is a readily-available fuel source.

Built using a powerful 500cc OHV DuroMax engine and features ALL COPPER WINDINGS designed to make your generator last for years.

The XP13000HX comes with a push button start, a front facing interface that allows you to change your fuel type in seconds, and a wide variety of outlets (including a transfer switch-ready 50 amp outlet)

The fully loaded power panel includes four 120V GFCI household outlets, one 120V 30AMP outlet, one 120/240V 30AMP twist-lock outlet, and a heavy-duty 120/240V 50AMP outlet making it transfer switch ready!

At less than 49 pounds, this inverter is one of the lightest 4000-watt inverters in the industry

64 dBA from 23 feet is perfect for camping, tailgating or to backup a few home essentials, with 4000 starting watts, 3000 running watts and up to 10 hours run time, plus features CO Shield carbon monoxide auto shutoff system

The optional parallel kit enables this inverter to connect with another 4000-watt Champion inverter to double your output power

Includes a 120V 25A TT-30R outlet, a 120V 20 A household duplex outlet (5-20R) with clean electricity (less than 3% THD), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet, and Parallel outlets

Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

224cc dual-fuel engine runs on both gasoline (6800 surge watts, 5100 rated watts) and propane (6000 surge watts, 4500 rated watts)

Bonded-neutral 240V configuration provides low-power Level 2 charging for battery and hybrid electric vehicles

The WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor helps protect both you and your family by automatically turning off the generator if dangerous levels of carbon monoxide are detected

Fuel shutoff maximizes the generator’s lifespan by using up the remaining fuel in the carburetor before shutting down

Includes fuel shut-off to help limit maintenance, onboard wheels, a telescoping pull handle, one L14-30R 120V/240V receptacle, two three-prong 120V receptacles, one TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, two 5V USB ports, a voltage selector switch, a tool-free LPG quick-connector, a six-foot-long LPG regulator hose, and a three-year warranty

13500 Peak Watts, 10500 Running Watts (Gasoline); 12500 Peak Watts, 9500 Running Watts (Propane); 10000 Peak Watts, 8500 Running Watts (Natural Gas); Remote Start With Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 19 Hours of Run Time on a 9.5 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Powered by a Heavy Duty 500cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown, and Digital Hour Meter

Plug-and-Play: Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, and Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

12500 Peak Watts, 9500 Running Watts (Gasoline); 11200 Peak Watts, 8500 Running Watts (Propane); 9500 Peak Watts, 7500 Running Watts (Natural Gas); Remote Start With Included Key Fob, Electric and Recoil Start; Up to 12 Hours of Run Time on a 6. 6 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge

Features Two GFCI 120V 5–20R Standard Household Receptacle, One Transfer Switch Ready 120V L14-30R, and One RV Ready 120/240V 14–50R; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Powered by a Heavy Duty 457cc Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown, and Digital Hour Meter

Plug-and-Play: Comes With a Remote Start Key Fob, 12V Battery Charger, Oil, and Oil Funnel, a Tool Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

Gasoline: 5300 Running Watts & 6500 Peak Watts; Propane: 4800 Running Watts & 5800 Peak Watts; 4.7 Gallon Fuel Tank With Fuel Gauge; Up to 14.5 Hours of Run Time with 120/240V Volt Selector Switch

Features One 5–20R 120V Household Duplex Receptacle, One RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp Receptacle, and One Transfer Switch Ready L14-30R 30 Amp Receptacle; All Outlets Have Rubber Covers for Added Safety

Plug-and-Play: Comes With Oil, an Oil Funnel, Propane Hose, Tool Kit, Wheel Kit, and a User’s Manual to Get You Started Right Out of the Box (Minimal Assembly Required)

Powered by a 274 CC Westinghouse 4-Stroke OHV Engine Featuring a Long-Lasting Cast Iron Sleeve With Automatic Low Oil and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown

All Westinghouse Portable Generators are Functionally Tested in the Factory and May Contain Minimum Residual Oil and/or Fuel Odor; EPA Compliant; Backed By 3-Year Limited Service, Labor, and Parts Coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network

This popular model can operate a wide variety of appliances, making it perfect for portable use at home, camping, on the job site, or much more. Reliable Power is now at your fingertips with Honda's Inverted Generators.

So quiet, your neighbors will thank you. The EU2200i operates at 48 to 57 dBA, which is less noise than a normal conversation. This makes it ideal for camping, supplemental RV power and any other activity that requires quiet operation.

Add a second EU2200i for additional power. Two identical models can be paralleled with an optional cable or cord for up to 4400 watts of power, or time-consuming applications.

Thanks to our exclusive Eco-Throttle System, the EU2200i offers great fuel efficiency. Runs 4.0 to 9.6 hours on a single tank, depending on the load. This makes it the ideal choice for overnight power, or long-time applications.

Honda's inverter technology means stable, clean power in a smaller, lighter package. The precision of Honda's inverter technology ensures our inverter generators produce power that is as reliable as the power you get from your outlets at home.