The Kohler 18RES generator is listed with standby output of 17 kW, Natural Gas/LP Vapor fuel, and 60 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • Natural Gas/LP Vapor • 60 Hz
Standby power: 17 kW
Key specifications
17 kW Standby power
Natural Gas/LP Vapor Fuel
60 Hz Frequency
How the Kohler 18RES compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
17 kW
18% below avg
28th percentile
Oil capacity
0.74 gal
59% below avg
8th percentile
Standby power17 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW
About 18% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 28th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.74 gal
Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal
About 59% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 8th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 18RES |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Natural Gas/LP Vapor |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 17 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 17.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler CH980 4 Cycle |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 61 cu in (0.999 L) |
| Rated engine speed | 3600 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
| Controller | ADC-RES Advanced Digital |
| Alternator | Kohler 2F5 |
| Emissions | EPA phase 2 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 25%; 50%; 75%; 100% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Capacity: 2.8 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Specification: Cartridge |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.