Kohler 8RESV Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 8RESV generator is listed with standby output of 7 kW, Multi-Fuel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120 V, 240 V output, Single phase, rated current of 29.2 A, and sound level of 66 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Multi-Fuel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 7 kWVoltage options: 120 V, 240 VRated current: 29.2 ADry weight: 375 lb (170 kg)

Key specifications

7 kW Standby power

Multi-Fuel Fuel

120 V, 240 V Voltage options

Single phase Phase

29.2 A Rated current

375 lb (170 kg) Dry weight

66 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

60 Hz Frequency

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

18.7 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

46th percentile

Power output

Low 7 kW High 8 kW

Standby

7 kW

Prime

8 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

7 kWStandby

29.2 ACurrent

374.79 lbWeight

66 dBASound

How the Kohler 8RESV 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

Rated current

29 A

27% below avg

39th percentile

Dry weight

375 lb

6% above avg

57th percentile

Sound level

66 dBA

5% below avg

27th 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.

Rated current29 A

Low 14 AAverage 40 AHigh 100 A

About 27% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 39th percentile for this field.

Dry weight375 lb

Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 6% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 57th 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 capacity0.4 gal

Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal

About 51% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 12th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	8RESV
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Multi-Fuel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	7 kW
Prime power	8 kW
Standby kVA	7.0
Voltage options	120 V, 240 V
Phase	Single phase
Rated current	29.2 A
Power factor	1
Circuit breaker	40 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler SV620
Engine displacement	36 cu in (0.597 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Air-Cooled
Rated engine speed	3600 rpm
Engine oil capacity	0.4 gal (1.5 L)
Oil capacity	0.4 gal (1.5 L)
Controller	DC2, RDC2
Alternator	Kohler 2F3
Emissions	EPA 40 CFR 60

Physical specifications

Dry weight	375 lb (170 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	28 × 30.6 × 32.4 in (712 × 777 × 824 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%
Prime	1.8 L/h @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 100 hr; Specification: 5W-30 API Service Class SG, SH, or SJ synthetic oil; Capacity: 1.9 L
Oil filter	Interval: 100 hr
Air filter	Interval: 150 hr

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