Briggs & Stratton · Updated July 2026

Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW: price & specs

Name: Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW
Brand: Briggs & Stratton
Price: 6970 USD
Availability: InStock

SilverDeskmark78/100#3 of 10 in class

The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW costs $6970, #5 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $6985). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 78/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 10 in class.

Verified Jul 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Is the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW a good buy?

At $6970, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is #5 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $6985. On the spec sheet, its rated output lp of 26 kW is the highest of the 10, its rated output ng of 24 kW is the highest of the 7, and its warranty years of 10 is the highest of the 10.

Specifications

Price (US)	$6970 US MSRP from the official Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions product page, which states "Starting at MSRP $6,970" for the PowerProtect 26kW (model 040806). MSRP excludes installation and automatic transfer switch. (Retailer InvertersRUs listed a lower $6,510 figure reflecting an older/discounted spec; the manufacturer's current MSRP was used.)
Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Released	—
Rated output lp (kW)	26
Rated output ng (kW)	24
Fuel type	dual-fuel
Cooling type	air-cooled
Transfer switch amps	—
Engine displacement cc	993
Thd percent	—
Noise level db (A)	65
Phase	—
Enclosure material	aluminum
Warranty years	10
Weight (lb)	540

Source: energy.briggsandstratton.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by invertersrus.com. The official Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions product page for the PowerProtect 26kW (model 040806) confirmed the exact model and listed "Starting at MSRP $6,970," along with 26 kW on liquid propane / 24 kW on natural gas, a 993 cc Vanguard commercial-grade engine, 65 dBA normal operating sound, 540 lb assembled weight, a corrosion-resistant aluminum Dura-Zen enclosure, air-cooled design, and a 10-Year Comprehensive limited warranty. The InvertersRUs retailer page (SKU BRIGGS-STRATTON-040806) corroborated the same base "PowerProtect 26kW" model identity and matching core specs (26/24 kW, 993 cc, 540 lb, 65 dBA, 120/240 V) and explicitly noted the price excludes the automatic transfer switch, confirming no switch ships in the base package (transferSwitchAmps null). A separate MightyGenerators listing was for the PowerProtect+ 26kW (model 040807) and was excluded as a different variant.

Is the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW worth it vs cheaper standby generators?

Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW against its closest cheaper and pricier standby generators on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 10 ranked →

Product	Price	Rated output lp (kW)	Rated output ng (kW)	Fuel type	Cooling type	Engine displacement cc
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW this	$6970	26	24	dual-fuel	air-cooled	993
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW	$6833	26	24	dual-fuel	air-cooled	993
Generac Guardian 22kW (7043)	$6999	22	—	dual-fuel	air-cooled	999

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW cost?

The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW has a US price of $6970 (US MSRP from the official Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions product page, which states "Starting at MSRP $6,970" for the PowerProtect 26kW (model 040806). MSRP excludes installation and automatic transfer switch. (Retailer InvertersRUs listed a lower $6,510 figure reflecting an older/discounted spec; the manufacturer's current MSRP was used.)), as of 2026-07-11.

How does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW compare on price?

At $6970, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is #5 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $6985.

What are the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW's key specs?

Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW (Briggs & Stratton): ratedOutputLpKw 26, ratedOutputNgKw 24, fuelType dual-fuel, coolingType air-cooled, engineDisplacementCc 993. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.