The Kohler 6EF generator is listed with standby output of 6 kW, Gasoline fuel, and 50 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • Gasoline • 50 Hz
Standby power: 6 kW
Key specifications
6 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
0.52 gal/hr
50% load
0.63 gal/hr
75% load
0.77 gal/hr
100% load
0.94 gal/hr
Power output
Low 6 kW High 6 kW
Standby
6 kW
Prime
6 kW
How the Kohler 6EF compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
6 kW
23% below avg
34th percentile
Oil capacity
0.36 gal
56% below avg
8th percentile
Standby power6 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW
About 23% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.36 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal
About 56% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 8th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 6EF |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 6 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 6 kW |
| Standby kVA | 6.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kawasaki FD501D |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 27 cu in (0.437 L) |
| Rated engine speed | 3600 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.36 gal (1.4 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 0.55 gal (2.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.36 gal (1.4 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 0.52 gal/h (1.97 L/h) @ 25%; 0.63 gal/h (2.38 L/h) @ 50%; 0.77 gal/h (2.91 L/h) @ 75%; 0.94 gal/h (3.56 L/h) @ 100% |
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Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.