Specifications
| Fuel | Liquid Propane / Natural Gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 17 kW |
| Controller | GC-1032 |
| Oil capacity | 2.31 L |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V |
| Phase | Single |
| Rated current | 70.8 A |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Circuit breaker | 80 A |
| Battery group | 26 or 51 |
| Battery cranking | 540 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1181×681×721 mm |
| Dry weight | 200 kg |
| Sound level | 68.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 2.31 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.993 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Vanguard M61| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | Cartridge | ×1 | — | ||
| Oil | 5W30 Full Synthetic | 78.0 oz | — |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5W30 Full Synthetic | -28°C to 40°C | 2.31 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
How many kW is the Briggs & Stratton PP17?
The Briggs & Stratton PP17 is rated 17 kW standby.
What engine is in the Briggs & Stratton PP17?
The Briggs & Stratton PP17 is powered by the Vanguard M61 engine.
What fuel does the Briggs & Stratton PP17 use?
The Briggs & Stratton PP17 runs on Liquid Propane / Natural Gas.
How much oil does the Briggs & Stratton PP17 take?
The Vanguard M61 engine in the Briggs & Stratton PP17 has an oil capacity of 2.31 liters.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 4.16 | 1.1 | |
| Standby | 50% | 7.95 | 2.1 |
| Standby | 100% | 12.49 | 3.3 |
Available documents
Spec sheet (Briggs & Stratton)Reference (Briggs & Stratton)