The Kohler 6.5RFMY generator is listed with standby output of 5 kW, Gasoline fuel, and 50 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • Gasoline • 50 Hz
Standby power: 5 kW
Key specifications
5 kW Standby power
Gasoline Fuel
50 Hz Frequency
Useful generator charts
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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
25% load
0.57 gal/hr
50% load
0.72 gal/hr
75% load
0.97 gal/hr
100% load
1.27 gal/hr
How the Kohler 6.5RFMY compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
5 kW
36% below avg
23rd percentile
Oil capacity
1 gal
23% above avg
80th percentile
Standby power5 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW
About 36% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 23rd percentile for this field.
Oil capacity1 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal
About 23% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 80th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 6.5RFMY |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 5 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 6.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler K-582 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 58 cu in (0.946 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | air-cooled |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1 gal (3.8 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 0.57 gal/h (2.2 L/h) @ 25%; 0.72 gal/h (2.7 L/h) @ 50%; 0.97 gal/h (3.7 L/h) @ 75%; 1.27 gal/h (4.8 L/h) @ 100% |
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Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Part number: 48 052 01 |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 277233; Interval: 100 hr |
| Fuel filter | Part number: 92 050 02; Interval: 500 hr |
| Air filter | Part number: 230722; Interval: 100 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 1000 hr |
| Belt | Interval: 500 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.