Briggs & Stratton 040806 PP26 PowerProtect™ Vanguard Engine LPV/NG 26kW Home Standby Generator

Original price was: $6,510.00.Current price is: $6,477.45.

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.

More power than ever before. The Briggs and Stratton 26kW Generator is a whole home power back with peace of mind. This first of its kind PowerProtect Home Standby 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. Shield yourself from power outages and the expense of outage related damages by harnessing the reliability of a PowerProtect Generator.

 

Briggs and Stratton 26kW Generator Features

Highest Rated Power Output on Natural Gas

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 Industry

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

Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode

Our short 16-second weekly test mode ensures your Briggs and Stratton 26kW 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.

In-House Call Support

Enjoy direct access to our US-based Briggs & Stratton energy experts whenever you need them.

Engineered and Assembled in USA

Briggs & Stratton Generators are designed and assembled in the USA.

Industry’s Most Powerful

Worry-free backup power with the industry’s most powerful air-cooled generator.

Power Management System (optional)

Customizable to your home’s power needs, the Symphony® Choice Power Management system offers prioritized whole house power with a more affordable standby generator.

Quiet Weekly Test Mode

70% quieter during weekly test mode.

 

Specifications

OVERVIEW

Brand Briggs & Stratton®
Series Name Power Protect™
Model Name PP26
Model Number 40806
Rated AC Voltage (Volts) 120 / 240
Frequency (Hz) 60
Generator Breaker (Amps) 125
Operating Ambient Temperature (°C / °F) -130
Running Amperage, Standby (LP / NG) (Amps) 108.3 / 100
Running Power, Standby (LP / NG) (kW) 261 / 24
Power Factor 1
Programmable Exercise Cycle 16 sec (default) – 20 mins

Engine

Engine Brand/Manufacturer Vanguard®
Model Type M61
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Speed (RPM) 3600
Displacement (ci/cc) 61 / 993
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Governor Type Electronic
Bore & Stroke (mm / in) 85.5 x 86.5 / 3.37 x 3.41
Cylinder Block Aluminum with Cast Iron Sleeve
Valve Arrangement OHV
Engine Cylinder Configuration V
Number of Cylinders 2
Start Type Automatic
Frequency Regulation Steady State, No Load to Full Load (%) +/- 1.0
Air Filter Type Dry
Low Oil Pressure Switch Yes
Engine Oil Heater Optional
Rated Temperature (°C / °F) 25 / 77

Sound Rating2

Low Idle Mode Sound dB(A) 63
Normal Operating Sound2 dB(A) 65

Lubrication System

Type Full Pressure
Oil Capacity (oz / L) 78 / 2.31
Oil Filter (Quantity / Type) 1 / Cartridge
Oil Brand Schaeffer
Recommended Oil 5W30 Full Synthetic

Electrical System

Ignition System Variable Timing
Battery Quantity 1
Battery Voltage (VDC) 12
Battery CCA (Amps) 540
Battery Grouping Size 26 or 51
Starter Motor Voltage (VDC) 12

Fuel System & Consumption3

Fuel Type NG / LPV
Fuel Supply Line Inlet 3/4” NPT
Recommended Fuel, Lower Heating Value Minimum (MJ/m3 / BTU/ft3) (NG: 34.3 / 904) (LPV: 87.1 / 2338)
Fuel Supply Pressure (mbar / in H2O) (NG: 9-17 / 3.5-7) (LPV: 28-34 / 11-14)
No Load, NG (BTU/hr) 122,000
No Load, NG (ft3/hr) 122
Half Load, NG (BTU/hr) 206,000
Half Load, NG (ft3/hr) 206
Full Load, NG (BTU/hr) 323,000
Full Load, NG (ft3/hr) 323
No Load, LP (BTU/hr) 123,000
No Load, LP (ft3/hr) 49
No Load, LP (gal/hr) 1.4
Half Load, LP (BTU/hr) 235,000
Half Load, LP (ft3/hr) 94
Half Load, LP (gal/hr) 2.6
Full Load, LP (BTU/hr) 427,000
Full Load, LP (ft3/hr) 171
Full Load, LP (gal/hr) 4.7

Alternator Specifications

Alternator Type Synchronous, Self-Excited, Rotating Field
Alternator Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton
Frequency (Hz) 60
Phase 1
Insulation Rating (Class) H
Designed Temperature Rise (°C) 125
Bearing (Quantity / Type) 1 / Sealed
Number of Poles 2
Voltage Regulator Brushed / Electronic
Motor Starting Capability (kVA) 65.5 (35% Voltage Dip)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), NL to FL (%) < 5

Controls/Instrumentation

Controller GC-1032
Charger Stand Alone
Starting AMF or 2-wire
LED Digital Display Yes
Alternator Frequency Yes
Real Time Clock Yes
Engine Hour Counter Yes
Engine Runtime Scheduler Yes
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Yes
High Temperature Shutdown Yes
Fault Code Display Yes

Other Features

Battery Rack and Cables Yes
Fuel Solenoid Valve Yes
Integral Vibration Isolation Yes
Oil Drain Extension Yes
Operation and Installation Manual(s) Yes
Enclosure Aluminum
Enclosure Wind Speed Rating (mph) 186

Accessories

Maintenance Kit 6872
Oil Warmer 6840
Fuel Regulator Warmer 6845
Surge Protector 6631
UPS 6581
InfoHub™ Universal – Cellular 6574

Limited Warranty4

Warranty: Generator, Domestic & Canada (Parts / Labor / Travel) — Years 7
Warranty: Enclosure, Surface Rust and Corrosion (Parts / Labor / Travel) — Years 1
Warranty: Enclosure, Rust Through (Parts / Labor / Travel) — Years 3
Warranty: Non-Emergency (Parts / Labor / Travel) — Years 7yr or 1000 hr

Certifications

UL Yes
cUL Yes
CE No
Massachusetts Plumbers and Gasfitters Listing Yes

Weights & Dimensions

Assembled Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) (in / mm) 46.5 x 26.8 x 28.4 / 1181 x 681 x 721
Assembled Weight (lbs / kg) 540 / 245
Packaged Dimensions (Length x Width x Height) (in / mm) 48.8 x 30.5 x 50.5 / 1240 x 775 x 1283
Packaged Weight (lbs / kg) 625 / 285
Outline and Pad Layout Drawing 80104089