Kohler
Kohler 26RCAL
$8414
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Kohler 26RCAL vs Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is cheaper at $6970. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW
$6970Cheaper
Which is better: the Kohler 26RCAL or Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW?
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is the cheaper at $6970. The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Kohler 26RCAL | Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $8414 | $6970 |
| Brand | Kohler | Briggs & Stratton |
| Released | — | — |
| Rated output lp (kW) | 26 | 26 |
| Rated output ng (kW) | 24 | 24 |
| Fuel type | dual-fuel | dual-fuel |
| Cooling type | air-cooled | air-cooled |
| Transfer switch amps | 200 | — |
| Engine displacement cc | 999 | 993 |
| Thd percent | — | — |
| Noise level db (A) | 56 | 65 |
| Phase | single-phase | — |
| Enclosure material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Warranty years | 5 | 10 |
| Weight (lb) | 670 | 540 |
Sources — Kohler 26RCAL: kohlerhomeenergy.rehlko.com (verified 2026-07-11). Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW: energy.briggsandstratton.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Kohler 26RCAL and Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Engine displacement cc: Kohler 26RCAL 999 vs Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW 993
- Noise level db (A): Kohler 26RCAL 56 vs Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW 65
- Warranty years: Kohler 26RCAL 5 vs Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW 10
- Weight (lb): Kohler 26RCAL 670 vs Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW 540