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Briggs & Stratton 12kW Home Standby Generator (Steel)

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040517

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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

  • Briggs & Stratton's New 12kW Home Standby Generator
  • Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing an outage
  • Streamlined, Space-Saving Design In A Quieter Package
  • Enclosure is 50% smaller and limits sound pressure to 69 dB(A)
  • *Symphony® II Power Management (Up To 8 High-Wattage Loads)
  • Automatically manages & balances loads while preventing overload
  • Uninterrupted, whole house power, with a smaller generator
  • 627cc Briggs & Stratton Commercial-Grade Vanguard™ Engine
  • Premium sintered iron cylinder sleeves for improved heat transfer
  • Full lubrication w/ spin-on oil filter cleans oil & protects engine components
  • Brushless Alternator (Less Than 5% THD)
  • Provides clean, safe power that won't harm computers or electronics
  • Automotive-Grade Galvaneal Steel Enclosure To Resist Rust
  • Adv. powder coat paint process for protection from the elements
  • Exclusive Front Exhaust Design For Flexible Placement
  • Can be placed as close as 18" from structure* (Verify Local Building Codes)
  • *Req. Briggs & Statton Automatic Transfer Switch
  • Industry Leading 5-Year Warranty
  • Parts, labor & travel covered for 5-Years
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Specifications

040517
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Overview
Weight
318 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
28 Inches
Product Width
26 Inches
Product Height
37.2 Inches
UPC
011675405175
Additional Model Numbers

40517, 040517

Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
10000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
117 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
172 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.7 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.
69 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (600 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
4-Tons
Mounting Pad
Steel (Included)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton OHV
Starting System
12v Auto Start
CC
627 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes

Reviews

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Briggs & Stratton 040517 Reviews & Ratings
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Very Happy With This Product
By Martin M. 
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania
Purchased 11/04/2019 | 
Review Posted 11/27/2019 
Very happy with the #40517 as this was a replacement generator.
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Rating Breakdown
Features
5/5
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Quality
5/5
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Performance
5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Price, High Quality, Id Buy It Again
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Inspection
By Jon L. 
Sierra City, California
Purchased 08/11/2019 | 
Review Posted 09/03/2019 
Well packed for transit. I removed the top and sides. This unit is well built with two top mounted pickup locations. Engine and generator are well mounted in a steel pipe frame. Side door provides access to control panel and wiring connections. Simply a well designed and built unit. Can't wait to compete the installation.
Jon L. Recommends This
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5/5
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5/5
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5/5
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Value
5/5
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Pros:
Durable, Light Weight, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
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So Far So Good
By Michelle N. 
Washington
Purchased 01/10/2019 | 
Review Posted 02/02/2019 
I can only rate this on my buying, delivery and set up, as it hasn’t run yet, just set up two days ago. But I am very happy with the experience so far. After I had placed my order but hadn’t received product yet, I noticed the generator had gone on sale, I called them and they very nicely refunded the difference. Then I called them about concerns on how difficult will it be for me, a women, to accept delivery and move it into place....etc....Brian was so helpful with lots of tips and assurance and even called back to check on me. The generator arrived in good condition, well package. It couldn’t have been easier to get it. They had the lift gate and a power mover thingy and put it right where I wanted it. The man that set up the generator had no problems. So, I’m happy so far. I’ll update later if the site allows.
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4/5
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4/5
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Value
4/5
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Pros:
Price, Light Weight, Fast

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