Briggs & Stratton 40326
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Briggs & Stratton 12kW Home Standby Generator
Briggs & Stratton 12kW Home Standby Generator
Model: 40326
$2,699.99
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Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

12,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

Briggs and Stratton OHV

  • 12 kW Fully Automatic Standby Generator
  • Automatically starts when utility power is lost
  • Advance Power Management (Transfer Switch Sold Separately)
  • Combine with ATS to manage up to two 4-Ton AC units
  • Streamlined, Space Saving Design
  • Sleek, compact profile blends in next to central AC unit
  • 803 cc Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine
  • Engineered to commercial specs for years of reliable service
  • Durable Galvaneal Steel Outdoor Enclosure
  • Provides years of rustproof outdoor protection
  • Computer Friendly :)
  • Safe for use with advanced electronics and computers
  • New Enclosure Design - 15% More Compact
  • Streamlined design meets the power needs of your whole house
  • Turn-Key Extras:
  • Pre-Filled with Synthetic Oil
  • Battery Charger
  • Hour Meter & Diagnostics Alerts with System Status
  • 5 years Limited Warranty
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Specifications

40326
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Overview
Weight
535 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
34.6 Inches
Product Width
39.4 Inches
Product Height
38.5 Inches
UPC
011675403263
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Surge Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
11000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
119 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
197 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.42 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
2.3 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
50 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
74.5 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (600 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Mounting Pad
Steel (Included)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton OHV
CC
803 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes

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Product Questions Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert
Is it possible to install the B&S 12 KW Generator #040326 on a slopping concrete pad? Is there a bottom steel frame with the option of adding leveling pads? I need to keep the generator off of the concrete for drainage purposes.
Craig Barry 
from Virginia 
October 08, 2013
Hi, we purchased the briggs and stratton generator 40326 from your company. which battery should we buy for the gen?
M3 Sweatt 
from Washington 
January 12, 2013

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