New Briggs & Stratton® 25-kW Standby Generator Offers Homes Affordable Commercial-Grade Option

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation's (NYSE:BGG) new 25-kilowatt¹ (kW) liquid cooled standby generator is equipped with commercial-grade features and was designed with residential homes in mind.

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"Our new 25-kW¹ liquid cooled standby generator offers commercial-grade features and benefits, so homeowners with larger residences can have peace of mind that their power will stay running throughout a power outage," said Amanda Grandy, marketing manager for Briggs & Stratton Standby Power. "It's the tailor-made backup power solution for homeowners with more electrical needs than our smaller generators can meet, but who are still seeking a more economical option than our larger 35-kW¹ unit."

The new 25-kW¹ home standby generator is powered by an automotive-style, dependable engine that delivers quality power to sensitive appliances and electronics such as computers, in addition to powering a home's larger electrical needs, including electric stoves and air conditioning units.

The unit's user-friendly control panel has a scrolling LED display for easy-to-read information and troubleshooting. With added accessories such as InfoHub™, a wireless generator monitor that communicates with your computer, smartphone, tablet or our Basic Wireless Monitor, it is easy to know how your standby generator is performing whether you are home or away.

Custom power solutions are available to automatically manage power to household appliances and prevent generator overload. The Load Control Center, a patented power management technology exclusive to Briggs & Stratton, allows a unit to manage power to multiple high-wattage appliances while powering all of the essentials, such as lights or the refrigerator. This generator can even power homes with two air conditioners so homeowners can comfortably live through a power outage.

The unit's commercial-grade enclosure is made of automotive-grade, corrosion-resistant galvanneal steel. It features a hinged roof that has gas springs for easy opening, while strategically placed ventilation pushes exhaust up and away from the home and surrounding landscaping. Removable front and back panels make access easy and maintenance faster.

A four-year limited parts and labor warranty² comes standard on each 25-kW¹ home generator unit. For more information about this generator or to locate a Briggs & Stratton dealer, visit http://www.briggsandstratton.com/us/en/generators.

¹This generator is rated in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA  (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).

²Warranty details available at BriggsandStratton.com.

Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Briggs & Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its wholly owned subsidiaries include North America's number one marketer of portable generators and pressure washers, and it is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its Simplicity®, Snapper®, SnapperPro® Ferris®, Murray®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. For additional information, please visit www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.

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