PowerProtect™ 26kW Home Standby Generator

The Most Powerful Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator! With enough power for a whole house, even heavy loads like your air conditioner, power everything with a PowerProtect™ 26kW¹ Home Standby Generator. Don't sacrifice anything when the power goes out, live life uninterrupted, and make power outages a thing of your past. PowerProtect offers protection from outages, increases the value of your home and can even reduce home insurance premiums.

To learn more, download the Briggs & Stratton sell sheet, spec sheet and brochure for this generator model.

Features

Highest Rated Power Output on Natural Gas²

Engineered with NGMax for superior power and performance with convenient hookups for both liquid propane and natural gas.

Corrosion Protection

Reinforced, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosures and bases with Dura-Zen™ coating for a long-lasting, attractive appearance.

Vanguard^® Commercial-Grade Engine

Designed for reliable, continuous performance - from the engine experts at Briggs & Stratton.

Superior Motor Starting

Best motor starting in the industry² to ensure smooth operation of your large appliances during startup. More power² than the competition.

Most Comprehensive Warranty in the Industry³

No out-of-pocket costs; labor, parts, and service are all included. That’s up to a $849 value!

Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode

Our short 16-second weekly test mode ensures your generator is in top operating condition while reducing noise and fuel consumption.

Flexible Installation & Maintenance

Approved for installation as close as 18” to a building⁴ with easy toolless panel removal for serviceability and maintenance.

Suitable for Off-Grid use or Demand Response Programs

Certified for non-emergency use, partner with your utility company’s demand response program and receive rewards for helping reduce the overall load on the power grid.

 

Specifications

Model Number

040806

MSRP (USD)*

$6,640.00

Running Watts (Liquid Propane) kW**

26

Running Watts (Natural Gas) kW**

24

Running Amperage (Liquid Propane) Amps**

91.7

Running Amperage (Natural Gas) Amps**

91.7

Voltage

120 / 240

Circuit Breaker Amps

125

Engine Brand

Briggs & Stratton^® Vanguard^® Commercial-Grade

Engine Displacement (cc)

993

Motor Starting Capability (kVA)

65.5 (35% voltage dip)

Assembled Length (in.)

46.5

Assembled Width (in.)

26.8

Assembled Height (in.)

28.4

Assembled Weight (lbs.)

540

Normal Operating Sound

65 dBA

Fuel Consumption (Liquid Propane) (50% Load, BTU/hr)***

235,000

Fuel Consumption (Natural Gas) (50% Load, BTU/hr)***

206,000

Limited Warranty (Years)†

7-Year Comprehensive