Manufacturer-page specifications

Field PowerProtect+ 040807
Propane output 26 kW
Natural-gas output 24 kW
Starting MSRP $7,336
Voltage 120/240 V
Main breaker 125 A
Published limited warranty Seven years

Source: Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect+ 26 kW, checked September 4, 2026. The page lists integrated EnergyTrak monitoring. MSRP is not a complete installation price; confirm package contents and warranty terms for your order.

Compare the generation and package

Ask the dealer to put model 040807—or the actual alternative ordering code—on the proposal. Do not assume a cheaper listing with a similar 26 kW name includes the same monitoring, transfer equipment or warranty. The Briggs & Stratton brand guide keeps the wider product-family distinctions together.

Record transfer-switch model, managed loads, fuel work and commissioning responsibilities. The quote comparison worksheet makes those differences visible alongside the price.

Compare natural-gas output before choosing

For natural-gas planning, evaluate the documented 24 kW rating against the household loads and required starts. The Generac 26 kW guide and Kohler 26RCA guide provide alternative model references. Equal continuous output does not establish equal transient performance or local support.

Manufacturer motor-starting claims should be checked against their test conditions and your exact HVAC equipment. We have not independently tested the advertised starting performance. Use the central-air sizing guide to prepare an equipment-specific assessment.

Plan the ownership requirements

Have the installer identify the applicable operator’s manual and service schedule using the model number. Ask how monitoring is configured, who responds to an alert and whether any service subscription is part of the quote. Included monitoring hardware does not establish that a contractor is actively monitoring it for you.

Keep warranty documents with the commissioning record and compare routine maintenance costs separately. Read the maintenance planning guide and whole-house buying comparison before making the final decision.

Does remote monitoring include a service response?

Remote monitoring can report equipment status, but a service response depends on the provider and agreement. Ask who receives the alert, who reviews it and what response is included. Keep that agreement with the installation quote record rather than assuming connectivity includes emergency service.