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Kohler 6EKOD Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 6EKOD generator is listed with standby output of 6 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120 V, 120/240 V output, Single phase, and rated current of 50 A.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 6 kWVoltage options: 120 V, 120/240 VRated current: 50 ADry weight: 399 lb (181 kg)

Key specifications

6 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
120 V, 120/240 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
50 A Rated current
399 lb (181 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
25% load

0.3 gal/hr

50% load

0.4 gal/hr

75% load

0.5 gal/hr

100% load

0.6 gal/hr

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

15 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

19th percentile
Power output
Low 6 kW High 6 kW
Standby

6 kW

Prime

6 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
6 kWStandby
50 ACurrent
399.04 lbWeight

How the Kohler 6EKOD 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
Rated current
50 A
24% above avg
70th percentile
Dry weight
399 lb
13% above avg
60th percentile
Oil capacity
0.66 gal
19% below avg
44th 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.

Rated current50 A
Low 14 AAverage 40 AHigh 100 A

About 24% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.

Dry weight399 lb
Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 13% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 60th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity0.66 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal

About 19% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 44th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model 6EKOD
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 6 kW
Prime power 6 kW
Voltage options 120 V, 120/240 V
Phase Single phase
Rated current 50 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Oil capacity 0.66 gal (2.5 L)
Coolant capacity 0.79 gal (3 L)
Controller ADC IId, Advanced Digital IId
Alternator 4H3
Emissions Tier III

Physical specifications

Dry weight 399 lb (181 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 29.3 × 17.7 × 21.1 in (743 × 449 × 536 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking 650 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel consumption

Prime 0.3 gal/h (1.1 L/h) @ 25%; 0.4 gal/h (1.5 L/h) @ 50%; 0.5 gal/h (1.9 L/h) @ 75%; 0.6 gal/h (2.3 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 250 hr; Specification: API CD or CF; Capacity: 2.5 L
Oil filter Part number: ED0021752850-S
Fuel filter Part number: ED0021752880-S
Coolant Interval: 1000 hr
Belt Part number: 229125; Specification: V-Belt (Seawater Pump)

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

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