Generac · Updated October 2026
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291): price & specs
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) is listed at $7,749 on generac.com as of 2026-07-11, #7 cheapest of 10 standby generators (median $7129); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 65/100 pay-blind standing, #6 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
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- norwall.com$7749read
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Is the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) a good buy?
At $7,749, the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) is #7 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 transfer switch amps of 200 is the highest of the 6, and its engine displacement of 999 cc is the highest of the 8.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $7749 US MSRP $7,749.00 as listed on Norwall PowerSystems ("MSRP Price / Regular Price $7,749.00") and corroborated by authorized Generac dealer Ziller Electric ("$7,749.00"). The unit ships with a 200-Amp whole-house automatic transfer switch bundled. Norwall marks the model "Discontinued" (superseded by Generac's Next-Gen line). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Generac |
| Released | — |
| Rated output lp (kW) | 26 |
| Rated output ng (kW) | — |
| Fuel type | dual-fuel |
| Cooling type | air-cooled |
| Transfer switch amps | 200 |
| Engine displacement (cc) | 999 |
| Thd percent | 5 |
| Noise level db (A) | 57 |
| Phase | — |
| Enclosure material | aluminum |
| Warranty years | 5 |
| Weight (lb) | 518 |
Source: generac.com (read 2026-07-11) · corroborated by norwall.com (read 2026-10-20).
How we checked
The Generac manufacturer product page (base model #G007291, variant G0072910) is titled "Standby Generator, 26kW | With Whole House Switch | WiFi Enabled" and lists the LP/NG max continuous output (26,000 W / 22,500 W → 26 kW / 22.5 kW), aluminum RhinoCoat enclosure, 518 lb weight, "less than 5 percent" THD, and 5-Year Limited Warranty, confirming this is exactly model 7291. Norwall PowerSystems lists the same model 7291 with its 999cc G-Force engine, 200-Amp whole-house automatic transfer switch, air-cooled design, and 57 dBA Quiet-Test noise, and states MSRP $7,749.00 (marked Discontinued); authorized Generac dealer Ziller Electric independently lists the 7291 at $7,749.00. Every filled spec value and the $7,749 price appears verbatim on a fetched manufacturer or retailer page; phase is left blank because no fetched page states it as a product spec.
Is the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) worth it vs cheaper standby generators?
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) 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) | Fuel type | Cooling type | Transfer switch amps | Engine displacement (cc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) this | $7749 | 26 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 200 | 999 |
| Generac Guardian 24kW (7210) | $7259 | 24 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | 200 | 999 |
| Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW | $8312 | 26 | dual-fuel | air-cooled | — | 993 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) cost?
The Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) has a US price of $7,749 (US MSRP $7,749.00 as listed on Norwall PowerSystems ("MSRP Price / Regular Price $7,749.00") and corroborated by authorized Generac dealer Ziller Electric ("$7,749.00"). The unit ships with a 200-Amp whole-house automatic transfer switch bundled. Norwall marks the model "Discontinued" (superseded by Generac's Next-Gen line).), as of 2026-07-11.
How does the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) compare on price?
At $7,749, the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) is #7 cheapest of the 10 standby generators we track, where the median is $7129.
What are the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291)'s key specs?
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) (Generac): Rated output lp (kW) 26, Fuel type dual-fuel, Cooling type air-cooled, Transfer switch amps 200, Engine displacement (cc) 999. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-11.
Price of record: $7749 at generac.com, 2026-07-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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