BR260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

BR260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

The Eaton BR260 is a 60 Amp, two-pole circuit breaker designed for use in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters. If you're working with a panel that uses Type BR breakers and need a 60 Amp two-pole configuration, this is the type of breaker commonly found protecting larger 120/240-volt circuits throughout residential and light commercial buildings.

A thermal-magnetic trip unit provides protection against overloads and short circuits, while the common-trip design ensures both poles disconnect together if a fault occurs. The BR260 is often used on circuits serving HVAC equipment, electric water heaters, subpanels, air compressors, workshop equipment, pumps, and other higher-demand electrical loads. Its plug-on mounting design allows it to install directly into compatible Eaton BR panels without changing the existing panel layout.

You'll find the BR260 in homes, apartment buildings, garages, workshops, offices, retail spaces, and light commercial facilities. Whether replacing an aging breaker or adding a dedicated circuit, matching the breaker type, amperage rating, and pole configuration helps ensure the proper fit within the electrical system.

Key Features and Benefits

• 60 Amp current rating
• Two-pole configuration for 120/240V applications
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism
• Common-trip design for simultaneous pole operation
• Type BR plug-on mounting
• Compatible with Eaton Type BR loadcenters
• 10 kAIC interrupting rating
• Accepts #8–1/0 AWG copper or aluminum conductors
• Designed for branch circuit protection
• Suitable for residential, commercial, and light industrial installations
• Compact design for efficient panel space utilization
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: BR260
  
• UPC: 786676363105
  
• Product Type: Thermal Magnetic Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Type BR
  
• Amperage Rating: 60A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240V AC
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: BR
  
• Mounting Method: Plug-On
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Wire Size Compatibility: #8–1/0 AWG Copper/Aluminum
  
• Used With: Eaton Type BR Loadcenters
  
• Dimensions:
  • Depth: 1.9 in.
  • Width: 2.9 in.
  • Height: 2.5 in.
• Weight: 0.55 lb
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489 Listed
• Federal Specifications Classification W-C375
• Manufactured to Eaton Type BR performance specifications
• Designed for use in compatible Eaton Type BR loadcenters
  

Where It Works Best

• The Eaton BR260 is commonly installed in residential and commercial electrical distribution systems that require a 60 Amp, two-pole breaker. Typical applications include air conditioning systems, electric water heaters, subpanels, workshop equipment, garage circuits, pumps, compressors, and other higher-capacity 120/240V loads. It is also a popular replacement breaker for existing Eaton Type BR panels where maintaining proper panel compatibility is important. For electricians and facility maintenance teams, the BR260 provides a straightforward solution when dependable circuit protection and Type BR panel compatibility are required.