Product Spotlight Essential Tools and Winter Livestock Care outages can last minutes to days, anecdotally, two to four hours in my experience. No more portable gensets, no more stored gasoline, no more extension cords and inlet boxes, no more breakers and interlocks. No more fighting the elements to get the power back on. Generac does all that automatically and in about 15 to 20 seconds. That, friends, is peace of mind!”— MtlSphere, Generac Customer
Cold-Weather Heating Solutions
BUDDY FLEX HEATER
Generac | www. generac. com
POWERPROTECT 26KW STANDBY GENERATOR
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW standby generator is a powerful, air-cooled solution designed to keep your entire home running— even during heavy power demands.
Key Features:
• 26kW output capable of powering an entire home, including air conditioners
• Runs on both liquid propane( LP) and natural gas( NG), with higher power on LP
• Ideal for remote locations where LP is more accessible than NG
• Powered by commercial-grade Briggs & Stratton Vanguard engine
• Built for continuous operation in demanding environments
• Updated model provides 60 % more motor starting power( 65.6kVA)
• Smooth startup for large equipment and appliances
• Backed by 117 years of Briggs & Stratton experience
• Comprehensive seven-year warranty covering labor, parts and service
“ I talked to installers, read through the specs of a few different brands and decided on a Briggs & Stratton because it delivers more power than others do. I was also told it was easy to order replacement parts if I ever needed any,”— Bret, Briggs & Stratton Customer
Briggs & Stratton | www. briggsandstratton. com
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For acreage owners needing flexible supplemental heat, the Buddy FLEX Heater delivers safe, portable propane warmth indoors or outdoors, making it ideal for workshops, barns and outdoor activities in chilly weather.
Key Features:
• Indoor-safe radiant heater with 8,000 to 11,000 British thermal unit( BTU) output
• Omni-directional 360-degree mesh burner heats up to 275 square feet
• Advanced safety systems: emergency low oxygen sensor, 50-degree tip switch and thermal shut-down
• Optimized wind barrier and pilot shield for outdoor use
• Integrated heater and accessory controls with quickconnect accessory rail system
• Left and right-side storage compartments for gloves, tools or accessories
• Runs two to 3.5 hours per one-pound propane tank, depending on heat setting
• Lightweight and portable at 11 pounds, compact dimensions 13.5 inches by nine inches by 14.25 inches
• Electronic ignition for easy startup
• Safe for elevations up to 7,000 feet
Mr. Heater | www. mrheater. com
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