Briggs & Stratton vs Kohler
Home standby generators from Briggs & Stratton and Kohler, compared: list price, cost to install at 22 kW, sizes and noise. Every figure comes from each manufacturer's own site.
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Comparing Briggs & Stratton with Kohler
 Briggs & Stratton |  Kohler | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 20 to 26 kW | 14 to 26 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | $5,098 |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | 26 kW 26RCA, with switch |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | $11,346 to $16,246 |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 65 | 56 |
Because Briggs & Stratton goes through dealers, the price of a unit comes in a dealer quote. Kohler publishes a list price of $7,546 for the 26 kW 26RCA, and $11,346 to $16,246 once installed. Installation costs are identical for both brands at equal sizes, so the difference comes down to the unit price.
For Kohler, the quietest published level comes to 56 dB(A) at 23 ft, and Briggs & Stratton's comes to 65 dB(A).
List prices and noise levels appear on each manufacturer's own site. Full details on both brands: Briggs & Stratton cost plus Kohler cost.