The Kohler 20RCA generator is listed with standby output of 20 kW, Natural Gas/LPG fuel, 60 Hz operation, 12 V output, Single phase, and sound level of 64 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).
Generator • Natural Gas/LPG • 60 Hz • Single phase
Key specifications
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36 kW
23.7 kW
How the Kohler 20RCA compares
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About 4% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 49th percentile for this field.
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Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 20RCA |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Natural Gas/LPG |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 20 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 20.0 |
| Voltage options | 12 V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Power factor | 1.0 |
| Circuit breaker | 75 / 58 / 60 / 30 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler CH1000 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 61 cu in (0.999 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Air-Cooled |
| Rated engine speed | 3600 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.71 gal (2.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Controller | RDC2 |
| Alternator | Kohler PowerBoost (2-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Emissions | Meets emission regulations for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with both natural gas and LPG |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 556 lb (252 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 47 × 26.2 × 32.2 in (1193 × 666 × 817 mm) |
| Sound level | 64 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) |
Battery
| Battery group | 51 |
|---|---|
| Battery cranking | 500 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 25%; 50%; 60%; 75%; 100% |
|---|---|
| Prime | 100% |
| Row | 25%; 50%; 75%; 100% |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 100 hr; Specification: Full Pressure |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 52 050 02-S; Interval: 200 hr; Capacity: ×1 |
| Air filter | Interval: 300 hr; Specification: Dry |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.