The PowerProtect 26kW is Briggs & Stratton’s most powerful air-cooled home standby generator, designed to keep your entire home running during outages. It’s built for whole-house coverage, including high-demand appliances like air conditioners and pool systems. With a Vanguard® commercial-grade engine, it delivers reliable performance in any weather. This generator is ideal for homeowners who want uninterrupted power and peace of mind during outages.

The 26kW1 is the generator you pick when your whole home needs power and you need peace of mind. This first of its kind generator is powered with a commercial-grade Vanguard® engine for reliable, clean power and is designed to keep your home and family running no matter what is causing an outage.

• Engineered with NGMax for superior power and performance with convenient hookups for both liquid propane and natural gas
• Most Comprehensive Warranty in the Industry
• Worry-free backup power with the industry’s most powerful air-cooled generator.
• Best motor starting in the industry to ensure smooth operation of your large appliances during startup. Up to 68% more power than the competition.
• Customizable to your home’s power needs, the Symphony® Choice Power Management system offers prioritized whole house power with a more affordable standby generator.
• Demand Response Ready: Certified for non-emergency use; can partner with utility programs for grid support.
• Reinforced, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosures and bases with Dura-Zen™ coating for a long-lasting attractive appearance.
• Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode
• Vanguard® Commercial-Grade Engine
• In-House Call Support
• Flexible Installation & Maintenance
• Suitable for Off-Grid use or Demand Response Programs

• Running Watts (Liquid Propane) kW**: 26
• Running Watts (Natural Gas) kW**: 24
• Running Amperage (Liquid Propane) Amps**: 108.3
• Running Amperage (Natural Gas) Amps**: 100.0
• Speed: 3600?RPM
• Governor Type: Electronic
• Compression Ratio: 9.7?:?1
• Air Filter: Dry
• Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Yes
• 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?BTU/hr (~2.6?gal/hr)
• Fuel Consumption (Natural Gas) (50% Load, BTU/hr)***: 206,000?BTU/hr (~206?ft³/hr)
• Fuel Consumption (Liquid Propane) (Full Load, BTU/hr)***: 427,000?BTU/hr (~4.7?gal/hr)
• Fuel Consumption (Natural Gas) (Full Load, BTU/hr)***: 323,000?BTU/hr (~323?ft³/hr)
• Limited Warranty (Years): 7-Year Comprehensive
• Dimensions (assembled): 46.5??×?26.8??×?28.4? (1181?×?681?×?721?mm)
• Weight (assembled): ~540?lbs (245?kg)
• Packaged Weight: ~625?lbs (285?kg)

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