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Winco HPS12000HE - 10,800 Watt Tri-Fuel Generator w/ Electric Start Honda Engine (49-State)
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16612-003
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
10,800 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
12,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas/Gasoline
Engine
Honda GX
Specifications
Plug Types
16612-003
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Portable
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
435 Pounds
CARB Compliant
No
Certification
EPA
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
39.5 Inches
Product Width
26 Inches
Product Height
26 Inches
Additional Model Numbers
HPS12000HE, 16612-003
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brushless
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
10800 Watts
Surge Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas/Gasoline
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
200 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.2 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
45 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
15 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
14.5 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
78 dbA
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Not Included
Grade Type
Emergency
CO Sensing
No
Low THD
Yes
Engine
Engine Brand
Honda GX
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start
CC
688 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
NEMA 14-60R
1
Reviews
(42)
Winco 16612-003 Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.88
(42 Ratings)
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American Quality Hands Down
By Mark J
North Carolina
Purchased 02/18/2025 |
Review Posted 03/13/2025
This Winco generator is a BEAST! The level of quality when compared to any other portable generator is outstanding. My previous portable Generator was a 23 year old Generac Power Boss 8,000. It is still running but after Hurricane Helene left me 24 days without power I was concerned about what life is left in my Generac unit. So now my Generac unit will be my backup generator. I looked at a lot of different branded Generators and none I repeat none offered the simplicity and quality of this Winco unit. The icing on the cake is this Winco is also set up as a Tri-Fuel Generator. At 62 years old I believe I will be dead and buried long before this Winco quits. Hell my old Generac Power Boss might even still be running.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Features, Reliable, Durable
Cons:
None
Outstanding Generator
By Rick M
South Carolina
Review Posted 08/16/2024
I previously owned a Generac at my previous home. It was a money pit with having to use a factory technician and then having to replace it after nine years. I have my WinCo under a cover in my service yard. It’s connected to natural gas and I have it wired to a manual switch when I need power. I keep the battery hooked up to a trickle charger. I can do all maintenance on it myself. I love that it is powered by a Honda engine and that the unit is American made. It will run my larger central air conditioner and everything else. I highly recommend this unit.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Price, I'd Buy It Again
Cons:
None
Beast Of A Generator
By Justin H
Florida
Review Posted 10/03/2022
I purchased this generator when I built my new home, a mile on dirt from the main road, with above ground power through the woods, in Florida. The neighborhood is all acreage properties beyond city limits. We lose power often and in a hurricane scenario we will not be a priority. This is why I dropped so much coin on a seemingly bullet-proof generator. I wanted 2 things: industrial grade components and a Honda engine.
We were just hit with Hurricane Ian and although I’m far inland and away from the extreme damage, the power just came back on after 5 days. This unit now has 130hrs on it and I’m very impressed. I run my entire 1700sq/Ft home including central air and water heater. You get roughly 12 hours of powering everything per 9 gal. of gas. I never ran it to empty so I don’t know max run time on a whole tank. Hook it up, turn the key and walk away for at least 12 hours.
She’s a bit thirsty but she won’t let you down. Built like a tank but that’s what I wanted. This is the same components as their job-site industrial 12k unit but with a lighter frame for home use. If you don’t need more than 12k, this thing should be good for YEARS.
We were just hit with Hurricane Ian and although I’m far inland and away from the extreme damage, the power just came back on after 5 days. This unit now has 130hrs on it and I’m very impressed. I run my entire 1700sq/Ft home including central air and water heater. You get roughly 12 hours of powering everything per 9 gal. of gas. I never ran it to empty so I don’t know max run time on a whole tank. Hook it up, turn the key and walk away for at least 12 hours.
She’s a bit thirsty but she won’t let you down. Built like a tank but that’s what I wanted. This is the same components as their job-site industrial 12k unit but with a lighter frame for home use. If you don’t need more than 12k, this thing should be good for YEARS.
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Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Easy To Store
Cons:
Expensive
Wheel Kit Shaft Is Too Short
By Eric F.
BURLINGTON, Kentucky
Purchased 09/15/2021 |
Review Posted 11/08/2021
This is the second WINCO gen I have purchased from EGD. Wheel kits for both are low quality. For this gen the shaft for the wheels is too short to accommodate the spacer, washers and cap. Still waiting to hear back from customer service
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Expert Response
For technical support, Winco can be reached directly @ (507) 357-6831
Alberto C.
Generator Expert
Rating Breakdown
4/5
3/5
1/5
3/5
Pros:
Easy To Use, Reliable, Durable
Cons:
Low Quality, Bad Instructions, Accessories
Great Company To Deal With
By Susan V.
Healdsburg, California
Purchased 12/01/2020 |
Review Posted 02/01/2021
We found this Generator on line, based on size, horse power, wattage and fuel ( tri fuel) and the BRAND NAME MOTOR. They informed me of the shortage of product and upcoming Manufacture date, there would be a specific number of generators made on a specific date, we purchased it and waited and it was delivered as promised. Well worth the wait.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Reliable, Durable
Cons:
Not quiet but expected
Reliable For A 3,000 Sqft Farm Home
By Alberto V.
Homestead, Florida
Review Posted 08/07/2020
I live on a farm where I need power to run everything! Well pump 3 hp house, well pump 3 hp irrigation, pool pump 3hp, 2 central a/c 5 ton & 2 ton, 2 full size refris, elec water heater, washer, house lights are LED. I turned them on one at a time and this generator ran them all!! the light would dim every time the 5 ton a/c kicked on for a second. I was truly impressed. This was only a test, in a real emergency the use will be less. I put 1 gal of gas and it ran the house at full load for 1 hr., I recommend a pre-storm test run to make sure all is good!! Noise, yes! but, when the time comes that you real need it, it will be music to your ears!!
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Exceeded Expectations, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy,
Follow-up: Workhorse That Really Works
By Ellen L.
Port Washington, New York
Purchased 05/08/2013 |
Review Posted 08/06/2020
This is a follow-up to my original review posted in 2013. I bought this generator as an alternative to a more expensive standby generator in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. We have just experienced our first extended power outage since then, in the aftermath of Isaias, which led to massive problems here in the Northeast. We are home with large stores of frozen food because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and power has been out for 48 hours now, with no idea when it will be back. But this workhorse has kept us sane, kept the lights and our Wifi on, and, most importantly, kept our frozen and refrigerated food safe. The power outages managed to hit nearby cell towers as well, so cell phones and cell phone data were a no-go for the first 24 hours or so. But we have been able to communicate with the outside world thanks to the impressive Winco Trifuel generator. We have it running continuously on natural gas, and it is everything we hoped for. Easy to fire up, and once started runs smoothly.
One word of caution: be very careful about the oil level - it's easy to accidentally overfill the tank, and that will cause a lot of trouble. But if you want something that can power an entire house (we don't run the a/c, though we probably could, based on other reviews) and function more or less as a standby generator without the installation expense, I can't recommend this generator highly enough. We were hoping never to have to use it, but now that we have put it into action, we are so grateful we took the trouble to buy it and do the necessary gas and electrical set up.
One word of caution: be very careful about the oil level - it's easy to accidentally overfill the tank, and that will cause a lot of trouble. But if you want something that can power an entire house (we don't run the a/c, though we probably could, based on other reviews) and function more or less as a standby generator without the installation expense, I can't recommend this generator highly enough. We were hoping never to have to use it, but now that we have put it into action, we are so grateful we took the trouble to buy it and do the necessary gas and electrical set up.
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Exceeded Expectations
Getting Ready for the Season
By Paul H.
OKEECHOBEE, Florida
Purchased 04/23/2020 |
Review Posted 06/19/2020
I set out on this adventure to get what was needed to stay in my home in south Florida during a hurricane. The Winco HPS12000HE generator will do that, and for less money than a whole house automatic system would cost. It starts and runs my 3 ton central air system with no problem, in south Florida that is very important. The generator is very well made and should last for years with the 20hp Honda commercial engine. I am very happy with Electric Generators Direct, the customer service was great helping get what I needed to run on propane.
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time to write a review! We are glad to hear you are happy with your purchase!
Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Id Buy It Again, Features
Best portable generator available.
By James M.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Review Posted 04/17/2020
This is an outstanding american made generator that will work on natural gas, gasoline or LP gas. Three year warranty. Has a Honda engine. You had better make sure you can get service before you buy a chinese made generator with an american brand name. Winco is the real deal.
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Manufacturer Response
Thank you for taking time to write a review! Our generators are on the heavy side, but that is because we use heavy duty steel and not plastic - we don't skimp on quality. We are glad to hear you are satisfied with your purchase. We appreciate you!
Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, Reliable, Features
Cons:
Heavy, Expensive
A Smart Purchase
By Dennis H.
Bozeman, Montana
Purchased 10/04/2018 |
Review Posted 07/12/2019
A good example of a product made in the US. Quality materials, excellent fit and finish. It starts reliably. For me it’s worth the money for piece of mind. The wife is able to wheel it out to a power inlet box, hook up the pigtail, start it up, and throw the transfer switch. An electrician checked to make sure amperage is delivered to both 120 volt legs in the main meter box. Haven’t had a power outage yet of any duration so can’t comment on fuel usage. The engine is noisy. It isn’t your best choice for a tailgate or a campsite. Looks like natural gas will be the most economical and convenient fuel. Need to add a valve to the house gas line. All in all, would purchase this unit again...
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Manufacturer Response
We appreciate you for taking time to write a review! These units are heavy because we use steel and not plastic components, making the unit stable and last for a long time. The commercial Honda engine is on the loud side due to not having a housing enclosure to muffle the sound. For quieter applications, we recommend using an inverter generator. If you are using this with natural gas (or propane) we recommend purchasing a low pressure fuel solenoid kit. This would close the gas line in the event the engine shuts down (i.e. the engine low oil pressure shuts the engine down), preventing gas to leak. Thank you for being a WINCO customer!
Rating Breakdown
4/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
High Quality, Easy To Use, I'd Buy It Again, Reliable
Cons:
Heavy, Expensive, Fairly loud. No idle down.
Product Q&A
(12)
Product Questions
Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert
What natural gas pressure is required to run the unit?
Do you offer a hose line kit if the generator is operating on NG?
Mike B.
from New York
August 26, 2018
How many BTU's is this generator?
Dr. Peter
from Florida
June 18, 2018
How many Amps will this generator output on the largest plug? I have seen pictures of this unit with the largest being a 45 Amp plug and others with a 60 Amp plug. Considering there is not a 60Amp breaker, I am wondering if the 60 Amp plug is actually delivering 60 Amps. Thanks
Blayne
from Maryland
June 24, 2016
Does it have an idle down switch?
Marty Holmen
from North Dakota
January 22, 2014
Wanting to use this on a Food Truck. Would I be able to plumb it to my propane tank? It would be a 100lb tank. I could install 2 if needed. There will also be other pieces of equipment connected to the propane tanks.
Brady
from Oklahoma
March 25, 2013
I have 500 gallon LP tank, can I hook this unit to the vapor side of tank? The tank is always at least half full & our temperature range is 0-118 deg f.
Roger Graham
from Oklahoma
October 06, 2012
Trying to determine which transfer switch to buy for the Winco HPS 12000HE generator. Our circuit breakers are located in two boxes each rated at 200 amps, but we have more than twice the capacity we need. What used to be a shop is now just a garage/workshop and needs only a light and garage door opener. We have a heat pump, well pump, refrigerator/freezer, freezer, new water heater, and some lights to be used during a black out. I surely don't need 400 amp service then. Do I have to buy a transfer switch for 400 amps just because the capacity of my circuit breakers is that much? Also, do you sell enclosures for this generator?
Rich
from Washington
June 30, 2012
Will this generator (HPS12000HE) deliver full rated power while operating on Propane?
Joseph Smith
from New York
January 21, 2012
What is the LP gas line in pressure required to run this generator.
Joseph Smith
from New York
January 21, 2012
How is a Tri-Fuel generator different from a standard diesel generator?
Conrad Nobleza
from California
February 26, 2011
How many hours use can I expect running the HPS12000HE five hrs per day using LP fuel?
R. L. McDonald
from Colorado
February 19, 2011
How will this generator work with running home computer equipment? Any issues I should be aware of?
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Mike Johnson
from Texas
January 26, 2011
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