Aurora 15,000W Tri-Fuel Portable Generator

A tri-fuel portable generator with 15,000 peak and 12,000 running watts, a 670cc OHV engine and a 50A outlet ready for a transfer switch. Run it on gasoline, propane or natural gas when an ice storm knocks the power out.

When an ice storm brings down lines across the neighborhood, or a summer windstorm knocks out power on the farm, the Aurora 15K is the backup you want on hand. Its 670cc OHV 4-stroke engine is rated at 15,000 peak and 12,000 running watts, giving you headroom to carry several large household loads at once, from heating and cooling equipment to the fridge, lights and electronics, as long as you stay within the rating. We named the series after the aurora borealis, the northern lights that brighten long winter nights in the far north, because keeping your lights on through the dark is its job.

Fuel flexibility is where this generator earns its keep. It takes gasoline, propane or natural gas, and dedicated hose connections are included, so you can go with whatever fuel is easiest to get. On gasoline, the 10.6 gal (40.1 L) tank is rated for up to 9 hours at 50% load, long enough for a full night's sleep before it needs more fuel. At the cabin, propane keeps things simple. At home, a natural gas hookup installed by a licensed professional means no lines at the gas station when the whole town is in the dark.

Getting it going is straightforward. Use remote start from as far as 80 ft (24.4 m) away, press the electric start button, or fall back on the recoil pull. The LED-lit display tracks power output, voltage and frequency in real time and keeps count of engine hours, so you can see how hard it's working and keep maintenance on schedule. For hookups, a 50A NEMA 14-50R outlet pairs with a compatible transfer switch or an RV, and 20A and 30A GFCI outlets look after tools, cords and everyday gear on a jobsite or around the property.

Protection is built in. Low-oil shutdown helps save the engine if the oil level drops, a carbon monoxide sensor switches the generator off if CO near the unit reaches a dangerous level, and the outlets carry overload protection. It all rides in a welded, heavy-gauge steel frame. Always run it outdoors, well away from windows, doors and vents; the CO shutdown is a backstop, not a substitute for safe placement. The Aurora 15K is covered by our 3-year limited warranty and ships by freight with free curbside delivery.