Briggs & Stratton · Updated October 2026
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW: price & specs
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: energy.briggsandstratton.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW is listed at $6,833 on energy.briggsandstratton.com as of 2026-07-11, #4 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $7129); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 80/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 10 in class.
Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest standby generators: Champion 8.5kW Home Standby (100174) — $2299
Seen at
- constructiontoolsdirect.com$6833read
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Is the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW a good buy?
At $6,833, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW is #4 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) | $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 (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by constructiontoolsdirect.com (read 2026-10-20).
How we checked
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 the price. 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 | — |
| Generac Guardian 22kW (7043) | $6999 | 22 | — | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 999 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW cost?
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW has a US price of $6,833 (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 $6,833, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW is #4 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129.
What are the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW's key specs?
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect DX 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: $6833 at energy.briggsandstratton.com, 2026-07-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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