Briggs & Stratton 26kW Standby Generator
NEW Briggs & Stratton 26kW Standby Generator, the most powerful air-cooled standby generator available, has the longest, most comprehensive standard warranty in the industry. Briggs and Stratton’s PowerProtect Series has a sleek and appealing design with tool-less accessibility to all major components for routine maintenance.
More powerful than the competition, Briggs and Stratton rates the air-cooled standby at 26kW for LP Propane and 24kW for Natural Gas. PowerProtect Series generators install just 18 inches from your home, taking up less space and fitting into your landscape. The Briggs & Stratton 40678 includes a 200-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch—ideal for new installations with a single main panel rated at 200 Amps or lower. Add Amplify Power Management (see below) for whole house power management.
The 26kW Briggs and Stratton Generator has the longest, most comprehensive warranty of any air-cooled standby. A 6-Year* Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire 6-year term. Made in the USA with commercial-grade Vanguard engines that lead the industry with rugged and reliable operation. With the included 200-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch, the 26kW generator keeps your entire home supplied with power for the duration of any power outage.
Briggs and Stratton 26kW Generator
The Briggs and Stratton 26kW Generator has a 993 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial-grade engine equipped with Low Oil Shutdown to prevent engine damage. This standby generator set also has a high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger. The aluminum enclosure withstands hurricane-force winds up to 186 MPH. This generator is compatible with the Symphony II and Amplify Power Management systems to ensure your home and family have the power they need when they need it.
26kW Standby Generator 40678 Ratings
Use Rating | Standby Only—Utility Grid Must Connected |
Voltage | 120/240 Volts Single Phase |
Running Watts | 26kW LP Propane / 24kW Natural Gas |
Running Amps | 108.3 Amps LP Propane / 100 Amps Natural Gas |
Main Circuit Breaker | 125 |
Normal Operating Sound | 65 dBA Normal Operation / 63 dBA Low Idle Mode |
Frequency Regulation | ±1.0 Percent |
Engine Speed | 3600 RPM |
26kW Briggs and Stratton Generator
The 26kW Briggs and Stratton Generator restores power to your home during utility outages. Fully automatic, it works in any weather, including hurricanes, Whether you’re at home, away on vacation, or sleeping in your bed, the 26kW generator senses a power outage. Within seconds, the generator starts and signals the automatic transfer switch. The ATS switches from utility to generator power. A compatible power management system allows you to prioritize the most important heavy loads.
Where temperatures fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, install a battery warmer and oil warmer to ensure fast, easy starts. In below freezing temperatures, a warm battery provides more power for starting the generator. Warm oil lubricates better, which prolongs engine life and makes it easier to start.
Power Management
The New Briggs and Stratton Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch systems include an Amplify 200-Amp Service Rated Transfer Switch and Amplify Gateway Module.
With Amplify power management, the homeowner can control up to 32 prioritized appliances via the Standby Generator Management App. The Amplify system requires the Gateway, Dual Low Voltage Modules, and High Voltage Modules. Low voltage modules manage appliances with controls like a thermostat—Air Conditioners, Furnaces, and Heat Pumps. High voltage appliances like electric ranges, water heaters, and electric dryers use the high voltage modules.
The Standby Generator Management App allows the homeowner to change system priorities as needed. For example, the electric range might receive a higher priority over the electric dryer while cooking dinner.
Briggs and Stratton 26kW Generator installations require the use of a Carbon Monoxide Detector inside the home to guard against CO Poisoning.
This Briggs & Stratton 26kW Standby Generator is NOT rated for Prime Power Applications.
* Battery Not included—12 Volt, Group BCI 26 or 51, 540 Cold Cranking Amps
* Enclosure Warranty
- 1-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers surface rust and corrosion.
- 3-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers enclosure rust through.