Kohler 6VSG Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 6VSG generator is listed with standby output of 6 kW, Natural Gas/LPG fuel, 3 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 66 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas/LPG

Standby power: 6 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 421 lb (191 kg)

Key specifications

6 kW Standby power

Natural Gas/LPG Fuel

3 configurations Voltage options

421 lb (191 kg) Dry weight

66 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

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

14.2 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

17th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

6 kWStandby

421.08 lbWeight

66 dBASound

How the Kohler 6VSG 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

Dry weight

421 lb

19% above avg

69th percentile

Sound level

66 dBA

5% below avg

27th percentile

Oil capacity

0.5 gal

38% below avg

30th 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.

Dry weight421 lb

Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 19% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 69th percentile for this field.

Sound level66 dBA

Low 65 dBAAverage 69.3 dBAHigh 82.8 dBA

About 5% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 27th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity0.5 gal

Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal

About 38% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 30th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	6VSG
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG

Electrical output

Standby power	6 kW
Voltage options	24 V, 36 V, 48 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler CH740 4-Cycle
Engine displacement	44 cu in (0.725 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Natural Gas or LP Vapor
Rated engine speed	2300 rpm
Engine oil capacity	0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Oil capacity	0.5 gal (1.9 L)
Maximum ambient	120 °F (49 °C)
Controller	VSC
Emissions	EPA phase 2, CA 2011 LSI

Physical specifications

Dry weight	421 lb (191 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	39.8 × 28 × 28.5 in (1010 × 710 × 725 mm)
Sound level	66 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group	51
Battery cranking	500 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	1

Fuel consumption

Standby	25%; 50%; 75%; 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 100 hr; Capacity: 2.7 L
Oil filter	Part number: 12 050 01-S; Interval: 200 hr; Capacity: ×1
Fuel filter	Interval: 52 hr
Air filter	Interval: 300 hr
Belt	Interval: 12 hr

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