Briggs and Stratton Generators 40588 Details and Specifications
20kW Briggs & Stratton Generator
Never worry about losing power to your home again with a 20kW Briggs & Stratton Generator. The backup generator system automatically starts within seconds after an outage occurs and supplies power to your entire home. With Symphony II Power Management, the 40588 has all the power you need for large and small appliances, multiple air conditioners, furnaces, pumps, and much more.
The 20kW Briggs & Stratton Aluminum Home Standby Generator keeps your family and home safe and comfortable while it prevents the hazards of an outage. Refrigerators and freezers stay cold—Food stays safe and doesn’t spoil. Sump pumps keep the basement dry. Heating and Air Conditioning cool your home in the summer and warm it in the winter.
20kW Briggs & Stratton Aluminum Home Standby Generator
A new and more efficient alternator on the 40588 20kW Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator delivers exceptional voltage control and more power for starting motors including 5-ton air conditioners. Tighter voltage control for less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) means cleaner power for sensitive electronics and heavy-duty motors.
A Symphony II Automatic Transfer Switch (available separately) distributes power from the 20kW Briggs & Stratton Generator to selected appliances automatically. Symphony II management ensures the generator won't overload and shutdown. Prioritizing loads like air conditioners, electric dryers, and electric ranges allow them to run when power is available. The dryer might wait until you finish cooking dinner, for example.
An air-cooled 993cc OHV twin cylinder Commercial Vanguard Engine powers the 20kW Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator. The engine runs on natural gas (NG) or propane (LPG) as selected by the installer. Built with Dura Bore Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves, Low Oil detection and shutdown, and a fully pressurized lubrication system.
The user programmable weekly test mode run operates at a lower RPM for less noise, reduced wear, and lower fuel consumption.
20kW Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator
The 20kW Briggs & Stratton Aluminum Home Standby Generator 40588 replaces the 20kW 40574 with updated features and controls. The new model retains the best-in-class 5-5-5 Warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel without hidden costs for a full five years. Briggs and Stratton provides superior customer support with a nationwide network and knowledgeable call center experts.
Certified to withstand hurricane force winds up to 175 MPH. The 20kW Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator has a corrosion resistant aluminum enclosure for years of service. A Powder Coat Finish provides protection against chips, scrapes and abrasion for a long life and aesthetic appearance.
Requires a 12-Volt Group BCI 26 or 51, with a minimum of 540 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) available locally. The 20kW Briggs & Stratton 40588 Generator maintains the battery with an independent 3-stage charger.
