Get stronger home backup with an 18kW Briggs & Stratton standby generator

PowerProtect™ 18kW Home Standby Generator

The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect™ 18kW Home Standby Generator gives homeowners more capacity for demanding electrical loads while maintaining the dependable performance expected from a residential standby system. Delivering 18kW on both natural gas and liquid propane, it’s built for homes that need more than basic emergency backup.

East Texas Generators provides PowerProtect™ generator installation and scheduled service throughout Longview, Henderson, Holly Lake Ranch and surrounding East Texas communities.

  • 18kW Backup Power: Strong residential capacity for appliances, HVAC and other important loads.
  • 45 kVA Starting Power: Built to handle equipment with significant startup requirements.
  • Commercial-Grade Engine: Powered by Briggs & Stratton’s Vanguard® engine platform.
  • East Texas Installation Experts: Turnkey sizing, installation, electrical, gas and plumbing coordination.

Prepare your home before hurricane season, tornadoes or the next winter freeze. Choose East Texas Generators to install your PowerProtect™ Generator.

FEATURES

1This generator is listed in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No.100-14 (motors and generators).
2In its named class.
3See operator’s manual or briggsandstratton.com for complete warranty details.
4The installation manual contains specific instructions related to generator placement in addition to NFPA 37, including the requirement that carbon monoxide detectors be installed and maintained in your home or business.

SPECS

Model Number
040756
Running Watts (Liquid Propane) kW**
18
Running Watts (Natural Gas) kW**
18
Running Amperage (Liquid Propane) Amps**
75
Running Amperage (Natural Gas) Amps**
75
Voltage
120 / 240
Circuit Breaker Amps
80
Engine Brand
Briggs & Stratton® Vanguard® Commercial-Grade
Engine Displacement (cc)
993
Motor Starting Capability (kVA)
45
Assembled Length (in.)
46.5
Assembled Width (in.)
26.8
Assembled Height (in.)
28.4
Assembled Weight (lbs.)
465
Normal Operating Sound
68 db(A)
Fuel Consumption (Liquid Propane) (50% Load, BTU/hr)***
193,000
Fuel Consumption (Natural Gas) (50% Load, BTU/hr)***
176,000
Limited Warranty (Years)†
7-Year Comprehensive

*Starting price in US dollars. Does not include installation, automatic transfer switch, accessories or shipping.
**This generator is rated in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No.100-14 (motors and generators).
***Fuel consumption rates are estimated based on normal operating conditions. Generator operation may be greatly affected by elevation and the cycling operation of multiple electrical appliances – fuel flow rates may vary depending on these factors.
†See operator’s manual or briggsandstratton.com for complete warranty details.

GENERATOR INSTALLATION ESTIMATES

Our team of standby generator experts will come out to your home or business and provide a full assessment, estimate, and plan of action to have your backup generator professionally installed. We’ll ensure that you’re covered when the power goes out.

Only takes a few seconds!