The Kohler 48RCL generator is listed with standby output of 48 kW, Multi-Fuel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 58 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).
Generator • Multi-Fuel • 60 Hz • Three phase
Key specifications
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25.3 kW
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How the Kohler 48RCL compares
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About 17% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.
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About 51% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 12th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 48RCL |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Multi-Fuel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 48 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 60.0 |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 230/400 V, 277/480 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.0 L |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 305 cu in (5 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Natural Aspiration |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.64 gal (6.2 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 5.49 gal (20.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.24 gal (4.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 4.49 gal (17 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 113 °F (45 °C) |
| Controller | RDC2 |
| Alternator | Kohler 4P7BX |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 1, 900 lb (862 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 90 × 33.5 × 45.1 in (2286 × 851 × 1146 mm) |
| Sound level | 58 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) |
Battery
| Battery cranking | 630 CCA |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 4.2 L/h @ 25%; 9.1 L/h @ 50%; 13.0 L/h @ 75%; 16.9 L/h @ 100%; 19.8 L/h |
|---|---|
| Prime | 97.0 gal/h (283.0 L/h) @ 100% |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 150 hr; Capacity: 6.2 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: GM16703; Specification: Cartridge |
| Air filter | Interval: 400 hr; Specification: Dry |
| Coolant | Interval: 2000 hr; Capacity: 20.8 L |
| Belt | Capacity: ×3 |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.