Pulsar G12KBN review
Pulsar G12KBN 9,500-Watt Heavy Duty Portable Dual Fuel Generator, CARB Compliant
By Tom Calder
A dual fuel generator with 9,500 running watts, a 120/240V 30A twist-lock and a 50A outlet, listed as CARB compliant. The warranty is one year and the listing names no CO shutoff.
- Best for
- CARB-compliant dual fuel with 30A and 50A
- Skip it if
- You want a named CO shutoff or a longer warranty
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- CARB compliant
- 30A twist-lock and 50A outlets
- Up to 12 hours at half load on gasoline
Worth knowing
- 1-year warranty
- No CO shutoff named in the listing
- Weight not stated clearly
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want a named CO shutoff or a longer warranty: the listing gives neither.
Key specs
| Running watts | 9,500 W |
| Starting watts | 12,000 W |
| Fuel | Gasoline or propane |
| Weight | — |
| CO safety (maker's term) | — |
| Noise (as listed) | — |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
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