Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684)
Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684) is a home standby generator from Briggs & Stratton, rated 10,000 running watts on propane and 8,000 W on natural gas, measured at 67 dBA, with 120/240V output.
General
Type
home-standby
Fuel
natural-gas, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
10000 W
Running watts (propane)
10000 W
Running watts (natural gas)
8000 W
Performance
Noise level
67 dBA
NG use at half load
111 ft³/h
Propane use at half load
1.2 gal/h
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Automatic transfer switch included
Yes
Main-line circuit breaker
50 A
Features
Start type
automatic
Engine
Engine
Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M35
Engine displacement
570 cc
Physical
Weight
272 lb
Warranty
Warranty
6 yr
What the numbers mean
At 10,000 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter.
Runs on natural gas, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $40 on natural gas at
national average prices (assumptions).
Permanently installed unit: sizing, gas-line capacity, placement clearances, and
the transfer switch are a job for licensed installers under local permits.
Compare the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684)
What can the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684) run during an outage?
With 10,000 running watts on its best fuel, the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684) covers most household circuits through an appropriately sized transfer switch; central air conditioning typically needs load management or a soft starter. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
What does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684) cost to run for a day?
Roughly $40 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on natural gas, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Does the Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 10kW with 200A ATS (040684) start automatically?
Yes — home standby generators monitor utility power and start themselves when it fails, and this model is sold with its automatic transfer switch included.
