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Briggs & Stratton PP20 Generator Set

The Briggs & Stratton PP20 is a 20 kW Liquid Propane / Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Vanguard M61 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 83.3 A. It holds about 2.31 L (0.6 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 group-26 battery rated 540 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1181×681×721 mm (46.5×26.8×28.4 in), weighs about 200 kg (441 lb) and produces 68 dBA at 7 m.

20 kW
Standby
0.993 L
Displacement
2.31 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelLiquid Propane / Natural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
ControllerGC-1032
Oil capacity2.31 L
Voltage options120/240 V
PhaseSingle
Rated current83.3 A
Power factor1.0
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery group26 or 51
Battery cranking540 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)1181×681×721 mm
Dry weight200 kg
Sound level68.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Vanguard M61
Oil capacity2.31 L
Displacement0.993 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Vanguard M61
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridge×1
Oil5W30 Full Synthetic78.0 oz

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Engine oil5W30 Full Synthetic-28°C to 40°C2.31 LSchaeffer 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 PP20?

The Briggs & Stratton PP20 is rated 20 kW standby.

Which engine powers the Briggs & Stratton PP20?

The Briggs & Stratton PP20 is powered by the Vanguard M61 engine.

What fuel type does the Briggs & Stratton PP20 take?

The Briggs & Stratton PP20 runs on Liquid Propane / Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the Briggs & Stratton PP20?

The Vanguard M61 engine in the Briggs & Stratton PP20 has an oil capacity of 2.31 liters.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby4.161.1
Standby50%8.712.3
Standby100%14.013.7

Available documents

Spec sheet (Briggs & Stratton)Reference (Briggs & Stratton)