Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect+™ DX 26kW Home Standby Generator
The flagship of the DX line. The PowerProtect+™ DX 26kW (model 040810) combines maximum air-cooled capacity — 26kW on propane, 24kW on natural gas — with best-in-class starting power engineered to start a 5-ton air conditioner, integrated EnergyTrak™ monitoring, and the industry’s longest standard warranty: 10 years covering parts, labor, and travel.
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Who Is the + DX 26kW Right For?
Large and luxury homes with heavy, simultaneous loads — multiple AC systems, well pumps, electric cooking, EV charging, home offices — that want every circuit live during an outage with no compromises. If you’re comparing against liquid-cooled units, the + DX 26kW delivers comparable whole-house coverage at a significantly lower installed cost.
Key Features
- 26kW LP / 24kW NG — maximum air-cooled output
- Starts a 5-ton air conditioner — best-in-class starting power
- “10 Years, No Fears” warranty — parts, labor, and travel included
- Front-facing exhaust blows away from your home
- Integrated EnergyTrak™ remote monitoring, 24/7
- Eco-Cise™ weekly test mode; Dura-Zen™ weather-protected enclosure
- Engineered and assembled in the USA
Specifications
| Model | 040810 |
| Running Power (LP) | 26 kW / 108.3 A |
| Running Power (NG) | 24 kW / 100 A |
| Voltage / Breaker | 120/240V, 125 A |
| Engine | Vanguard® commercial-grade, 993cc |
| Sound Level | 67 dB(A) |
| Fuel Use @ 50% Load | LP 235,000 BTU/hr · NG 206,000 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 46″ × 27″ × 28″ |
| Weight | 545 lbs |
| Warranty | 10-year comprehensive (parts, labor, travel) |
Professional Installation by GSHA Services
Our licensed electricians handle everything: load calculation, transfer switch sizing (up to dual 200/400 amp), gas piping, permits, and startup. Serving Chicagoland, McHenry County, Crystal Lake, and southeastern Wisconsin. Financing through Synchrony, Service Finance Company, and Microf.
Compare: standard DX 26kW · PowerProtect+ DX 22kW · full DX lineup
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