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Briggs & Stratton PP13 Generator Set

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 is a 13 kW NG/LP standby generator set powered by a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 54.2 A. It holds about 1.42 L (0.4 gal) of oil, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-26 battery rated 540 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 724×647×955 mm (28.5×25.5×37.6 in), weighs about 143 kg (315 lb) and produces 69 dBA at 7 m.

13 kW
Standby
0.627 L
Displacement
1.42 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelNG/LP
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power13 kW
ControllerGC-1032
Oil capacity1.42 L
Voltage options120/240 V
Phase1
Rated current54.2 A
Power factor1.0
Circuit breaker70 A
Battery group26 or 51
Battery cranking540 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)724×647×955 mm
Dry weight143 kg
Sound level69.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38
Oil capacity1.42 L
Displacement0.627 L
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed3600 rpm

Filters for the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP550020Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowNAPA 1243, RENAULT VI 0003132302, BLAW KNOX 0016470300, CMI 004002920000 KuduParts $23.00 FridayParts $25.67

Maintenance & consumables

for the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry—
Oil filterCartridge, quantity 1—
Battery12 VDC, BCI group 26 or 51, 540 CCA, quantity 1—
Oil5W30 Full Synthetic (Schaeffer)1.42 L—

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oil5W30Full Synthetic1.42 LRecommended oil is Schaeffer brand

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 is the power rating of the Briggs & Stratton PP13?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 is rated 13 kW standby.

What engine is in the Briggs & Stratton PP13?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 is powered by the Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38 engine.

What fuel type does the Briggs & Stratton PP13 take?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 runs on NG/LP.

What's the oil capacity on a Briggs & Stratton PP13?

The Briggs & Stratton Vanguard M38 engine in the Briggs & Stratton PP13 has an oil capacity of 1.42 liters.

What is the sound level of the Briggs & Stratton PP13?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 is rated at 69.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Briggs & Stratton PP13?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 has a dry weight of 143 kg (315 lb).

What voltages is the Briggs & Stratton PP13 available in?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 is offered in 120/240 V, 1-phase.

What battery does the Briggs & Stratton PP13 use?

The Briggs & Stratton PP13 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 540 CCA, group 26 or 51, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby3.030.8
Standby50%6.441.7
Standby100%10.982.9

Available documents

Spec sheet (Briggs & Stratton)Spec sheet — BAS ES BS1450 PP13 Spec Sheet(04-18-24) (Briggs & Stratton)

This page was generated from the 2 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.