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Briggs & Stratton
The short version
The value pick of the big standby names, now with a 7-year standard warranty, from a company that went through Chapter 11 in 2020 and came out under new ownership.
Machine price only. The installed project, with the pad, gas line, transfer switch, permits, and two trades, typically runs $12,000 to $18,000. See the real-cost guide.
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A standby install runs $12-18K all in
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Line-up & pricing
| PowerProtect 10kW | ~$3,320 | Cheapest credible whole-house entry, Vanguard engine |
| PowerProtect 26kW | $6,510-$6,640 | Flagship air-cooled size; PowerProtect+ DX adds a 10-year dealer-exclusive warranty |
PowerProtect 10kW from about $3,320; the 26kW flagship lists at $6,510-$6,640, machine-only. Installed projects typically run $12,000-$18,000 all-in, same as any standby. Re-verify current pricing.
Getting the power into the house
Sold generator-only or bundled with a 100A 16-circuit or 200A whole-house ATS depending on package; confirm which switch your quote includes.
Service reality: Dealer and installer footprint is a fraction of Generac's; the 7-year warranty is only as good as the nearest certified servicer, so check the dealer locator before you commit.
Best for
The value-focused standby buyer who wants the longest standard warranty of the big names and does not need the biggest badge on the block.
Not for
Buyers who want the deepest dealer bench or instant parts availability in a storm week; Generac wins that fight.
What it does well
- +7-year parts, labor and travel warranty standard, longest of the big four
- +Lowest verified entry price to whole-house power at about $3,320 for 10kW
- +In-house Vanguard commercial engines
Where it falls short
Sourced, not our opinion. This is the part the brand's own page leaves off.
Filed for bankruptcy protection in July 2020 and was sold to KPS Capital Partners for about $550 million. The company is operating and investing today, but the episode is recent history when you are buying a 15-year machine.
Source: SEC 8-K filings; Wikipedia
The 7-year parts, labor and travel standard is a recent upgrade, the 10-year deal is exclusive to dealer-installed PowerProtect+ DX units, and units bought before the change carry shorter terms.
Source: Briggs & Stratton warranty pages; Norwall warranty promo coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Briggs & Stratton generator cost?
PowerProtect 10kW from about $3,320; the 26kW flagship lists at $6,510-$6,640, machine-only. Installed projects typically run $12,000-$18,000 all-in, same as any standby. Re-verify current pricing.
What fuel does a Briggs & Stratton generator run on?
Natural gas or propane
Does a Briggs & Stratton generator need a transfer switch?
Sold generator-only or bundled with a 100A 16-circuit or 200A whole-house ATS depending on package; confirm which switch your quote includes.
What is Briggs & Stratton's warranty?
7 years parts, labor and travel standard (standby), the longest standard coverage of the big four; 10 years on dealer-installed PowerProtect+ DX units.
Who is Briggs & Stratton best for?
The value-focused standby buyer who wants the longest standard warranty of the big names and does not need the biggest badge on the block.
Who should skip Briggs & Stratton?
Buyers who want the deepest dealer bench or instant parts availability in a storm week; Generac wins that fight.
Sources
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