Performance Parts & Accessories
Briggs and Stratton 10kW Generator
The Briggs and Stratton 10kW Standby Generator fits into the landscape with a size and shape that compares to a central air conditioner—half the size of competing brands. This 40685 10 kW standby generator system includes a 16-Circuit 100-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch—ideal for installations that power selected circuits instead of an entire house.
Rated for Installation 18-inches from the home with front-facing exhaust.
Briggs and Stratton PowerProtect Standby Generators carry the most comprehensive warranty in their class. Briggs & Stratton’s 6-Year Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire term. Made in the USA with a commercial-grade Vanguard engine and included 16-Circuit Automatic Transfer Switch, the Briggs and Stratton 10kW Generator keeps all your essentials running throughout any power outage.
10 kW Briggs and Stratton Generator
The 10 kW Briggs and Stratton Generator comes equipped the 570 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial grade engine. PowerProtect series generators include Low Oil Shutdown, high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger.
10kW Standby Generator 40685 Ratings
| Use Rating | Standby Only—Utility Connection Required |
| Voltage | 120/240 Volts Single Phase |
| Running Watts | 10kW LP Propane / 8kW Natural Gas |
| Running Amps | 41.7 Amps LP Propane / 33.3 Amps Natural Gas |
| Main Circuit Breaker | 50 Amps |
| Normal Operating Sound | 67 dBA |
| Frequency Regulation | ±2.5 Percent |
| Engine Speed | 3600 RPM |
| Transfer Switch Amps | 100 Amps |
| Transfer Switch Circuits | 16 Circuits |
Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator 16-Circuit Transfer Switch
A Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator restores power to your home during utility outages. Standby Generators are Automatic and start in any weather (including hurricanes), day or night. Whether you’re at home, away on vacation, or sleeping in your bed, the 10kW generator senses a power outage. Within seconds, the generator starts and signals the 100 Amp 16-Circuit Automatic Transfer Switch. The ATS switches from utility to generator power, and the house has electricity.
Where temperatures fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, install Briggs and Stratton Cold Weather Accessories. Cold weather accessories allow easier starts in temperatures below freezing. A warm battery can produce more power than a cold battery for starting. Warm oil lubricates better which prolongs engine life and makes it easier to start. Fuel Regulator warmers prevent icing that could prevent the regulator from adjusting the fuel pressure.
Installation requires the use of a Carbon Monoxide Detector inside the home to guard against CO Poisoning.
This Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator is NOT rated for Prime Power Applications.
* Battery Not included—12 Volt, Group BCI 26 or 51, 540 Cold Cranking Amps
* Enclosure Warranty
- 1-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers surface rust and corrosion.
- 2-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers enclosure rust through
Product Specifications
Model
Model Number; 40685
Manufacturer; Briggs and Stratton
Made In USA; Yes
Rated Watts; 10kW LP Propane / 8kW Natural Gas
Rated Amps; 41.7 Amps LP Propane / 33.3 Amps Natural Gas
Voltage; 120/240 Volts Single Phase
A/C Ton Rating; 3 Ton
Enclosure; Aluminum with Automotive Grade Galvanneal Steel Base
UL Listed; UL-2200
Decibel Rating; 67 dBA
Type; Standby Generator
Series Name; PowerProtect
Transfer Switch Model; TBD
Features
Starting System; Automatic Start
Low Oil Alert; Low Oil Shutdown
Mainline Breaker; 50 Amps
Battery Requirement; 12-Volt, Group 26 or 51, 540 CCA
Weight; 272 lbs
Dimensions; 28.0L x 24.5W x 34.8H
Warranty Information
Consumer Warranty; Briggs and Stratton 6-Year Warranty Covers Parts, Labor, and Travel
Engine
Engine Brand; Vanguard Commercial Grade OHV
Engine Size; 570 cc
Engine RPM; 3600
Cast Iron Sleeve; Yes
Cooling System; Air Cooled
Alternator
Alternator Type; Self Excited, Rotating Field
Frequency; 60 Hz
Auto Voltage Regulation; Yes
Fuel
Fuel Type; Natural Gas or LP Propane
Fuel Gauge; No
NG Power Capacity; 8kW
LP Power Capacity; 10kW
NG Consumption @ Full Load; 169 Cubic Feet per Hour
NG Consumption @ Half Load; 111 Cubic Feet per Hour
LP Consumption @ Full Load; 1.9 Gallons per Hour
LP Consumption @ Half Load; 1.2 Gallons per Hour
Transfer Switches
Transfer Switch Amps; 100 Amps
Transfer Switch Circuits; 16 Circuits
Ats Poles; 2 Pole
Transfer Switch Weight; 39 lbs
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