Specifications
| Fuel | Liquid Propane / Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 12 kW |
| Controller | GC-1032 |
| Oil capacity | 1.42 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V |
| Phase | 1 |
| Rated current | 50 A |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Circuit breaker | 60 A |
| Battery group | 26 or 51 |
| Battery cranking | 540 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 712×622×944 mm |
| Dry weight | 164 kg |
| Sound level | 70.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 1.42 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.623 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Vanguard M38| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Dry | — | |||
| Oil filter | Cartridge, quantity 1 | — | |||
| Battery | 12 VDC, BCI group 26 or 51, 540 CCA, quantity 1 | — | |||
| Oil | 5W30 Full Synthetic (Schaeffer) | 1.42 L | — |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5W30 Full Synthetic | -28°C to 40°C | 1.42 L | Schaeffer brand recommended |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
What size generator is the Briggs & Stratton PP12?
The Briggs & Stratton PP12 is rated 12 kW standby.
What engine does the Briggs & Stratton PP12 use?
The Briggs & Stratton PP12 is powered by the Vanguard M38 engine.
What kind of fuel does the Briggs & Stratton PP12 run on?
The Briggs & Stratton PP12 runs on Liquid Propane / Natural Gas.
What is the oil capacity of the Briggs & Stratton PP12?
The Vanguard M38 engine in the Briggs & Stratton PP12 has an oil capacity of 1.42 liters.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 2.65 | 0.7 | |
| Standby | 50% | 6.44 | 1.7 |
| Standby | 100% | 8.71 | 2.3 |
Available documents
Spec sheet (Briggs & Stratton)