The Kohler 8.5RMY generator is listed with standby output of 7 kW, natural gas or propane fuel, and 60 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • natural gas or propane • 60 Hz
Standby power: 7 kW
Key specifications
7 kW Standby power
natural gas or propane Fuel
60 Hz Frequency
How the Kohler 8.5RMY compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
7 kW
10% below avg
46th percentile
Oil capacity
0.53 gal
35% below avg
38th percentile
Standby power7 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW
About 10% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 46th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.53 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal
About 35% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 38th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 8.5RMY |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | natural gas or propane |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 7 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 7.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler CH25 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 44 cu in (0.725 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | AIR |
| Rated engine speed | 3600 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.53 gal (2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.53 gal (2 L) |
| Controller | Decision-Maker 1 |
| Alternator | Kohler 2F4 |
| Emissions | EPA Phase 1, California 2006 and later |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 100 hr; Specification: Oil pan capacity, qt. (L), including filter and cooler; Capacity: 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 51050; Interval: 200 hr; Capacity: ×1 |
| Air filter | Part number: 24 083 08; Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Paper Element |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.