Kohler 30RCL Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 30RCL generator is listed with standby output of 30 kW, Natural Gas/LPG fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, Single phase, rated current of 125 A, and sound level of 61 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas/LPG • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 30 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsRated current: 125 ADry weight: 1,321 lb (599 kg)

Key specifications

30 kW Standby power

Natural Gas/LPG Fuel

4 configurations Voltage options

Single phase Phase

125 A Rated current

1,321 lb (599 kg) Dry weight

61 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Power-to-weight

Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight versus similar-output Kohler models.

This model

22.7 kW

Peer average

24.9 kW

43rd percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

30 kWStandby

125 ACurrent

1,320.57 lbWeight

61 dBASound

How the Kohler 30RCL compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power

30 kW

27% below avg

9th percentile

Rated current

125 A

16% below avg

24th percentile

Dry weight

1,321 lb

34% below avg

20th percentile

Sound level

61 dBA

8% below avg

23rd percentile

Standby power30 kW

Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW

About 27% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 9th percentile for this field.

Rated current125 A

Low 43 AAverage 149 AHigh 221 A

About 16% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 24th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,321 lb

Low 657 lbAverage 1,994 lbHigh 4,385 lb

About 34% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 20th percentile for this field.

Sound level61 dBA

Low 57 dBAAverage 66.3 dBAHigh 76.6 dBA

About 8% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 23rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.11 gal

Low 1.09 galAverage 2.52 galHigh 4.12 gal

About 56% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 5th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	30RCL
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	30 kW
Standby kVA	30.0
Voltage options	120/240 V, 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V
Phase	Single phase
Rated current	125 A
Power factor	1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KG2204T
Engine displacement	134 cu in (2.2 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	1.11 gal (4.2 L)
Engine coolant capacity	3.49 gal (13.2 L)
Oil capacity	1.11 gal (4.2 L)
Coolant capacity	3.49 gal (13.2 L)
Maximum ambient	113 °F (45 °C)
Controller	RDC2
Alternator	Kohler 4E5.6
Emissions	EPA certified

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 321 lb (599 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	74 × 32.9 × 46 in (1880 × 836 × 1169 mm)
Sound level	61 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group	24
Battery cranking	630 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	1

Fuel consumption

Standby	155.76 L/h @ 25%; 215.04 L/h @ 50%; 277.44 L/h @ 75%; 339.84 L/h @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 120 hr; Capacity: 3.3 L
Oil filter	Interval: 120 hr; Capacity: ×1

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.