2026 Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW Home Standby

The Most Powerful Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator! With enough power for a whole house, even heavy loads like your air conditioner, power everything with a PowerProtect™ 26kW¹ Home Standby Generator. Don't sacrifice anything when the power goes out, live life uninterrupted, and make power outages a thing of your past. PowerProtect offers protection from outages, increases the value of your home and can even reduce home insurance premiums.

Features may include:

Highest Rated Power Output on Natural Gas2

• Engineered with NGMax for superior power and performance with convenient hookups for both liquid propane and natural gas.

Vanguard® Commercial-Grade Engine

• Designed for reliable, continuous performance - from the engine experts at Briggs & Stratton.

Most Comprehensive Warranty in the Industry³

• No out-of-pocket costs; labor, parts, and service are all included. That’s up to a $849 value!

Flexible Installation & Maintenance

• Approved for installation as close as 18” to a building4 with easy toolless panel removal for serviceability and maintenance.

In-House Call Support

• Enjoy direct access to our US-based Briggs & Stratton energy experts whenever you need them.

Corrosion Protection

• Reinforced, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosures and bases with Dura-Zen™ coating for a long-lasting, attractive appearance.

Superior Motor Starting

• Best motor starting in the industry2 to ensure smooth operation of your large appliances during startup. More power2 than the competition.

Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode

• Our short 16-second weekly test mode ensures your generator is in top operating condition while reducing noise and fuel consumption.

Suitable for Off-Grid use or Demand Response Programs

• Certified for non-emergency use, partner with your utility company’s demand response program and receive rewards for helping reduce the overall load on the power grid.