{"product_id":"briggs-stratton-26kw-powerprotect-dx-standby-generator-040800","title":"Briggs \u0026 Stratton 26kW PowerProtect DX Standby Generator 040800","description":"\n\u003ch2\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton PowerProtect DX 26kW Standby Generator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton PowerProtect DX PPDX26 is built for serious whole-home backup. Model \u003cstrong\u003e040800\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers \u003cstrong\u003e26kW on liquid propane\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e24kW on natural gas\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving larger homes the capacity to keep essential circuits, major appliances, well pumps and central air-conditioning systems operating during an outage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the size we look at when a homeowner does not want to spend the outage deciding what has to be turned off. The commercial-grade Vanguard V-twin engine, 65.5 kVA motor-starting capability and 125-amp breaker give the unit the muscle needed for demanding residential loads. Final generator sizing still needs to be confirmed from the home's actual electrical load, especially when multiple HVAC systems or electric heat are involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for the generator unit. A compatible automatic transfer switch, starting battery, mounting pad and site-specific fuel\/electrical installation materials are sold separately unless specifically shown on your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Homeowners Choose the PPDX26\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e26kW LP \/ 24kW NG output:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-capacity backup power for larger homes and demanding electrical systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong motor starting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rated at 65.5 kVA motor-starting capability to help start large appliances and air-conditioning equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVanguard commercial-grade engine:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 993cc, naturally aspirated V-twin designed for dependable standby service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGC-1032 controller:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital display, real-time clock, runtime tracking, exercise scheduling and system fault reporting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finished with Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton's Dura-Zen coating for outdoor durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet weekly exercise:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eco-Cise test mode can run a short 16-second exercise cycle while reducing noise and fuel use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-year limited warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer coverage for parts, labor and travel in domestic and Canadian residential applications, subject to Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton warranty terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-home backup for larger residences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes with one or more central air-conditioning systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperties with well pumps, sump pumps or other motor-driven loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHurricane, storm and extended-outage preparation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural-gas or liquid-propane standby installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomes where minimizing manual load management is a priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton PowerProtect DX PPDX26 standby generator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated 125-amp generator circuit breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum weather-resistant enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGC-1032 digital controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery rack and battery cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFuel solenoid valve and integral vibration isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil drain extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperation and installation manuals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowerProtect DX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePPDX26\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem \/ Model Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e040800\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRated Standby Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26kW LP \/ 24kW NG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRunning Amperage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108.3A LP \/ 100A NG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\/240V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePhase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePower Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenerator Breaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e125A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor-Starting Capability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65.5 kVA at 35% voltage dip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 5% from no load to full load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural gas or liquid propane vapor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFuel Inlet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4-inch NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVanguard M61 commercial-grade V-twin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e993cc \/ 61 cu. in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3,600 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGovernor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLubrication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull pressure; cartridge oil filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOil Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78 oz. \/ 2.31 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Oil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5W-30 full synthetic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eController\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGC-1032\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStarting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic mains failure or 2-wire start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExercise Cycle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammable; 16 seconds default up to 20 minutes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSound Level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 dB(A) low idle \/ 65 dB(A) normal operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20°F to 104°F \/ -28°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum with Dura-Zen corrosion protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWind Rating\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e186 mph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46.5 x 26.8 x 28.4 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAssembled Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCertifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL and cUL listed; Massachusetts Plumbers and Gasfitters listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLimited Warranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years on generator parts, labor and travel; see manufacturer terms for complete coverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFuel Consumption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoad\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNatural Gas\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLiquid Propane\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e122,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e123,000 BTU\/hr; approximately 1.40 gal\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50% Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e206,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e235,000 BTU\/hr; approximately 2.60 gal\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull Load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323,000 BTU\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e427,000 BTU\/hr; approximately 4.70 gal\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuel consumption is an estimate under normal operating conditions. Elevation, gas quality, appliance cycling and installation conditions can change actual fuel use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PPDX26 must be installed by qualified electrical and fuel-gas professionals in accordance with the current Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton installation manual, local codes, NFPA requirements and the authority having jurisdiction. A compatible automatic transfer switch is required for automatic utility-to-generator transfer. Fuel-pipe sizing must be based on the total connected load, fuel type, available pressure and run length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generator requires one 12V starting battery with at least 540 CCA in Group 26 or Group 51 size. The battery is not included. Optional accessories include maintenance kit 6872, oil warmer 6840, fuel-regulator warmer 6845, surge protector 6631 and InfoHub Universal Cellular 6574.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton 040800 run on natural gas and propane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is field-configurable for natural gas or liquid propane vapor. A qualified installer must set up the fuel system and verify pressure and pipe sizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much power does it make on natural gas?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel 040800 is rated at 24kW on natural gas and 26kW on liquid propane under the manufacturer's specified conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it run a central air conditioner?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for high-demand residential loads and has 65.5 kVA of motor-starting capability. The exact HVAC equipment and other simultaneous loads still need to be reviewed by a licensed installer before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this generator include an automatic transfer switch?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This product page is for the generator unit. Choose a compatible Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton transfer switch based on the service size and installation design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the battery included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The unit includes the battery rack and cables, but the 12V starting battery is purchased separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this generator intended for off-grid prime power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Briggs \u0026amp; Stratton specifies this unit for standby applications, not continuous prime power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 10-year warranty cover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBriggs \u0026amp; Stratton lists 10-year limited residential coverage for generator parts, labor and travel in the United States and Canada. Registration, maintenance and other conditions may apply, so review the manufacturer's current warranty statement for complete details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAllProGenerators Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help matching a transfer switch or confirming generator size? Call AllProGenerators at \u003ca href=\"tel:9542492314\"\u003e954-249-2314\u003c\/a\u003e. We can help you review the application before you order. 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