Kohler 38RCLC Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 38RCLC generator is listed with standby output of 38 kW, Natural Gas or LPG fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 61 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas or LPG • 60 Hz

Standby power: 38 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 1,369 lb (621 kg)

Key specifications

38 kW Standby power

Natural Gas or LPG Fuel

4 configurations Voltage options

1,369 lb (621 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

27.8 kW

Peer average

24.9 kW

75th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

38 kWStandby

1,369.07 lbWeight

61 dBASound

How the Kohler 38RCLC compares

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

Standby power

38 kW

8% below avg

36th percentile

Dry weight

1,369 lb

31% below avg

23rd percentile

Sound level

61 dBA

8% below avg

23rd percentile

Oil capacity

1.11 gal

56% below avg

5th percentile

Standby power38 kW

Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW

About 8% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 36th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,369 lb

Low 657 lbAverage 1,994 lbHigh 4,385 lb

About 31% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 23rd 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	38RCLC
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Natural Gas or LPG
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	38 kW
Standby kVA	38.0
Voltage options	120/240 V, 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V

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

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 369 lb (621 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	25%; 50%; 75%; 100%

Maintenance and service parts

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

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