PowerProtect™ DX 26kW Home Standby Generator

The Most Powerful Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator! Power everything with a PowerProtect™ DX 26kW¹ Home Standby Generator. The 26kW generator supplies enough power for a whole house, even heavy loads like your air conditioner. That means you won't have to 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 $1,225 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

040800

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)†

10-Year Comprehensive