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PowerProtect 18 kW
Model 040756. 18 kW on propane and 18 kW on natural gas, 75 A, 80 A breaker, 993 cc Vanguard, 465 lb. Motor starting is listed as 45 kVA. This is the PowerProtect, not the heavier PowerProtect+ 040757. Briggs's downloadable spec-sheet file for this size is a dead link.
18 kW on both propane and natural gas
- Propane
- 18,000 W
- Natural gas
- 18,000 W
- Noise
- 68 dBA
- Weight
- 465 lb
Specifications
| Fuel | Propane · Natural gas |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 120/240V |
| Propane running / peak | 18,000 W |
| Natural gas running | 18,000 W |
| Engine | Vanguard |
| Displacement | 993 cc |
| Runtime note | Piped fuel. At half load the page lists 193,000 BTU/hr on propane and 176,000 BTU/hr on natural gas. |
| Noise note | 68 dB(A) on the model page. Distance is not printed. |
| Start | Automatic |
| Warranty | 7-year comprehensive |
| Price | $5,746 |
| Price note | MSRP for model 040756. Installation and the transfer switch are extra. |
| Source | Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 18 kW model page, model 040756 |