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Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW: price & specs

Name: Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW
Brand: Briggs & Stratton
Price: 6833 USD
Availability: InStock

GoldDeskmark80/100#2 of 10 in class

The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW costs $6833, #4 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $6985). It earns a Gold Deskmark — 80/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 10 in class.

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

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Source: energy.briggsandstratton.com verified 2026-07-11 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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

At $6833, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW is #4 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)	$6833 US price $6,833.00 listed for SKU 040806 (PowerProtect DX 26kW) at Construction Tools Direct (constructiontoolsdirect.com), an authorized US Briggs & Stratton dealer, shown verbatim as "Original price $6,833.00". The official manufacturer product page lists no price. This matches the MSRP figure widely reported for model 040806.
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	single-phase
Enclosure material	aluminum
Warranty years	10
Weight (lb)	540

Source: energy.briggsandstratton.com (verified 2026-07-11) · corroborated by constructiontoolsdirect.com. The official Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions page for the PowerProtect DX 26kW (spec table headed model 040806) confirmed the exact model and supplied verbatim specs: 26 kW running output on liquid propane, 24 kW on natural gas, a 993 cc Vanguard commercial-grade engine, 540 lb assembled weight, 65 dBA normal operating sound, a corrosion-resistant aluminum air-cooled enclosure, and a 10-Year Comprehensive limited warranty. Construction Tools Direct, an authorized US Briggs & Stratton dealer, lists the same SKU 040806 with matching DX-tier figures (108.3 A rated, 120/240 Single-Phase, "Transfer Switch: Automatic (Not Included)") and a US price of $6,833.00, which was used for priceUsd. Model identity was verified via the 040806 SKU plus DX-specific values (108.3 A rated amperage and 65.5 kVA motor starting) that distinguish it from the base PowerProtect 26kW sibling (91.7 A / 41 kVA); some retailers still show a 7-year warranty while the manufacturer page for this model states 10-Year.

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

Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 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 DX 26kW this	$6833	26	24	dual-fuel	air-cooled	993
Cummins QuietConnect RS20A	$5747.5	20	18	dual-fuel	air-cooled	—
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW	$6970	26	24	dual-fuel	air-cooled	993

Frequently asked questions

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

The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW has a US price of $6833 (US price $6,833.00 listed for SKU 040806 (PowerProtect DX 26kW) at Construction Tools Direct (constructiontoolsdirect.com), an authorized US Briggs & Stratton dealer, shown verbatim as "Original price $6,833.00". The official manufacturer product page lists no price. This matches the MSRP figure widely reported for model 040806.), as of 2026-07-11.

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

At $6833, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW is #4 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $6985.

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

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