Briggs and Stratton PowerProtect+ 18kW Home Standby Generator
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect+ 18kW Home Standby Generator
Exceptional Starting Power for Whole-Home Backup Confidence
The Briggs & Stratton® PowerProtect+ 18kW Home Standby Generator delivers reliable automatic backup power for homes during outages. Designed to handle large appliances such as air conditioners and well pumps, this generator provides 18kW of power on both liquid propane and natural gas.
Front-Facing Exhaust for Flexible Installation
The PowerProtect+ design features front-facing exhaust that directs fumes away from the home. This safer layout can support more flexible installation options while helping reduce disruption around landscaping and the home exterior.
Built-In EnergyTrak™ Remote Monitoring
Integrated 24/7 EnergyTrak™ remote monitoring lets homeowners track generator status from anywhere. EnergyTrak also helps installers remotely troubleshoot and diagnose issues, giving homeowners added confidence that the system is ready when needed.
Commercial-Grade Vanguard® Engine
This generator is powered by a Briggs & Stratton® Vanguard® commercial-grade engine, engineered for strong motor-starting capability and reliable continuous performance.
Durable Weather Protection
The redesigned enclosure uses DuraZen protection, robust angled louvers, and improved resistance against moisture, dust, and vibration for durability in harsh environments.
Key Features
- Best-in-class starting power engineered to start a 5-ton air conditioner
- Exclusive front-facing exhaust that blows away from the home
- Briggs & Stratton® Vanguard® commercial-grade engine
- Enhanced weather protection with DuraZen enclosure design
- Eco-Cise™ 16-second weekly test mode to reduce noise and fuel use
- Integrated EnergyTrak™ remote monitoring
- Engineered and assembled in the USA of domestic and foreign components
- 7-year limited warranty
Specifications
| Model Number | 040757 |
| Running Watts - Liquid Propane | 18 kW |
| Running Watts - Natural Gas | 18 kW |
| Running Amperage - Liquid Propane | 75.0 amps |
| Running Amperage - Natural Gas | 75.0 amps |
| Voltage | 120 / 240 |
| Circuit Breaker | 80 amps |
| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton® Vanguard® Commercial-Grade |
| Engine Displacement | 993 cc |
| Assembled Length | 46 in. |
| Assembled Width | 27 in. |
| Assembled Height | 28 in. |
| Assembled Weight | 490 lbs. |
| Normal Operating Sound | 66 db(A) |
| Fuel Consumption - Liquid Propane, 50% Load | 193,000 BTU/hr |
| Fuel Consumption - Natural Gas, 50% Load | 176,000 BTU/hr |
| Limited Warranty | 7 years |
Documents
Complete Home Standby System: Pair this generator with a compatible automatic transfer switch and power management accessories for a complete backup power system.