Briggs & Stratton · Updated October 2026
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW: price & specs
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is listed at $8312 on energy.briggsandstratton.com as of 2026-08-12, #8 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $7129); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 69/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 10 in class.
Verified Oct 7, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest standby generators: Champion 8.5kW Home Standby (100174) — $2299
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- invertersrus.com$8312read
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Price history
$8312Is the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW a good buy?
At $8312, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is #8 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129. 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) | $8312 — current on record (was $6970) |
|---|---|
| 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 (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by invertersrus.com (read 2026-10-07).
How we checked
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 (transfer switch amps blank). 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 | $8312 | 26 | 24 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 993 |
| Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) | $7749 | 26 | — | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 999 |
| Kohler 26RCAL | $8414 | 26 | 24 | 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 $8312, as of 2026-08-12.
How does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW compare on price?
At $8312, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is #8 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129.
Has the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW's price dropped?
No — since 2026-07-25 the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW has risen 19.3%, from $6970 to $8312; the lowest we have recorded is $6510 (2026-07-26).
What is the lowest price the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW has been?
The lowest we have recorded for the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is $6510 on 2026-07-26.
Is now a good time to buy the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW?
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW is currently $8312; the lowest we have recorded is $6510 (2026-07-26). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.
What are the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW's key specs?
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW (Briggs & Stratton): Rated output lp (kW) 26, Rated output ng (kW) 24, Fuel type dual-fuel, Cooling type air-cooled, Engine displacement (cc) 993. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $8312 at energy.briggsandstratton.com, 2026-08-12. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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