Briggs & Stratton generator cost
Briggs & Stratton home standby generators are sold by dealers, who provide the unit price in a quote. Brands of the same size all cost the same to install.
At US wages, a 22 kW installation costs $3,800 to $8,700 for the electrician, gas line, pad and permit, plus whatever Briggs & Stratton quotes for the unit. May 2025 BLS wages.
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Cost by size with installation
| Line | Any 22 kW unit |
|---|---|
| Generator and transfer switch | Dealer quote |
| Electrician | $3,000 to $5,500 |
| Gas line | $500 to $2,000 |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 |
These labor costs are based on the US average electrician wage. Check the state pages for your state's wage.
Noise levels published
| Model | Lowest | Running | Measured at |
|---|---|---|---|
| PowerProtect 20 kW | 65 dB(A) | 68 dB(A) | 23 ft |
| PowerProtect 26 kW | 65 dB(A) | 65 dB(A) | distance not given |
| PowerProtect+ 26 kW | 67 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | distance not given |
| PowerProtect DX 22 kW | 68 dB(A) | 68 dB(A) | distance not given |
These figures come from the Briggs & Stratton spec sheets and cover the models listed in the price list above. The generator decibel chart shows every brand side by side.
Brands other than this one
| Brand | Sizes | List price from | Quietest, dB(A) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Generac | 10 to 28 kW | $3,769 | 55 | Generac cost |
 Kohler | 14 to 26 kW | $5,098 | 56 | Kohler cost |
 Cummins | 20 to 30 kW | through dealers | 60 | Cummins cost |
| Briggs & Stratton | 20 to 26 kW | through dealers | 65 | Briggs & Stratton cost |
 Champion | 14 kW | through dealers | 62 | Champion cost |
The quietest rating means the lowest noise level published at 23 ft, usually during the weekly exercise run. Dealers provide unit quotes for Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, and Champion. The manufacturers publish list prices on their own pages.
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