Briggs & Stratton 20kW Standby Generator
More powerful than competing 20kW models, the Briggs & Stratton 20kW Standby supplies 20,000 Watts on Natural Gas and LP Propane. The 20kW generator fits into backyard or side yard landscaping with an appealing profile and installation only 18-inches from the home. The Briggs & Stratton 40662 is sold without a transfer switch—ideal for replacement or upgrade with an existing compatible automatic transfer switch.
Briggs & Stratton backs the PowerProtect 20kW standby generator with the longest, most comprehensive warranty in its class. The 6-Year* Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire 6-year term. Made in the USA with a commercial-grade Vanguard engine. Connected with a compatible automatic transfer switch, the Briggs and Stratton 20kW Generator Power Management System keeps all your essentials and conveniences running throughout any power outage.
Briggs and Stratton 20kW Generator
The Briggs and Stratton 20kW Generator has a 993 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial-grade engine. PowerProtect series generators include Low Oil Shutdown, high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger.
20kW Standby Generator 40662 Ratings
Use Rating | Standby Only—Utility Grid Must Connected |
Voltage | 120/240 Volts Single Phase |
Running Watts | 20kW LP Propane / 20kW Natural Gas |
Running Amps | 83.3 Amps LP Propane / 83.3 Amps Natural Gas |
Main Circuit Breaker | 100 |
Normal Operating Sound | 68 dBA |
Frequency Regulation | ±1.0 Percent |
Engine Speed | 3600 RPM |
20kW Briggs and Stratton Generator
The 20kW Briggs and Stratton Generator restores power to your home during utility outages. Fully automatic, it works in any weather including hurricanes, day or night. Whether you’re at home, away on vacation, or sleeping in your bed the 20kW generator senses a power outage. Within seconds, the generator starts and signals the automatic transfer switch. The ATS switches from utility to generator power. Power management ensures your home’s essential appliances and circuits have power when they need it.
Compatible with Amplify and Symphony II Power Management Systems.
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.
Briggs and Stratton 20kW Generator installations require the use of a Carbon Monoxide Detector inside the home to guard against CO Poisoning.
This Briggs & Stratton 20kW 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.