Briggs & Stratton vs Generac
Home standby generators from Briggs & Stratton and Generac, side by side: sizes, noise, list price and installed cost at 22 kW. Every figure comes from the pages each manufacturer publishes.
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Generac compared with Briggs & Stratton
 Briggs & Stratton |  Generac | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 20 to 26 kW | 10 to 28 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | $3,769 |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | Guardian 22 kW, with switch |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | $11,169 to $16,069 |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 65 | 55 |
Dealers are how Briggs & Stratton sells, so the unit price comes as a quote from a dealer. For Generac, Guardian 22 kW carries a list price of $7,369 and an installed price of $11,169 to $16,069. At one size, installation costs the same for either brand, so the difference comes down to the unit price.
At 23 ft, the quietest published level is 55 dB(A) for Generac, compared with 65 dB(A) for Briggs & Stratton.
Each manufacturer publishes its own list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Full details for each brand: Briggs & Stratton cost and Generac cost.