Kohler K26M Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler K26M generator is listed with standby output of 25 kW, Diesel/HVO fuel, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, mono, and sound level of 93.0 dBA @ [1, 7, 7, 7] m.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel/HVO • 50 Hz • mono

Standby power: 25 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 1,325 lb (601 kg)

Key specifications

25 kW Standby power

Diesel/HVO Fuel

3 configurations Voltage options

mono Phase

1,325 lb (601 kg) Dry weight

93.0 dBA @ [1, 7, 7, 7] m Sound level

50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Estimated fuel consumption by load

Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel models; not a manufacturer-rated curve.

25% load

0.71 gal/hr

50% load

1.18 gal/hr

75% load

1.69 gal/hr

100% load

2.19 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 26.4 gal fuel capacity and estimated fuel-consumption data.

25% load

37 hr

50% load

22.4 hr

75% load

15.6 hr

100% load

12 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

18.9 kW

Peer average

23.7 kW

34th percentile

Power output

Low 22 kW High 25 kW

Standby

25 kW

Prime

22 kW

How the Kohler K26M compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power

25 kW

21% above avg

79th percentile

Dry weight

1,325 lb

19% above avg

82nd percentile

Sound level

93 dBA

33% above avg

91st percentile

Standby power25 kW

Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW

About 21% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 79th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,325 lb

Low 487 lbAverage 1,116 lbHigh 2,961 lb

About 19% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 82nd percentile for this field.

Sound level93 dBA

Low 56.2 dBAAverage 70.1 dBAHigh 93 dBA

About 33% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 91st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	K26M
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel/HVO
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	25 kW
Prime power	22 kW
Standby kVA	25.0
Voltage options	230 V, 240 V, 220 V
Phase	mono

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	KDI KDI2504TM-30
Engine displacement	151 cu in (2.48 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbo
Rated engine speed	1500 rpm
Controller	APM303, APM403
Alternator	KH00602T

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 325 lb (601 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	66.9 × 35.3 × 47.2 in (1700 × 896 × 1200 mm)
Sound level	93.0 dBA @ [1, 7, 7, 7] m

Battery

Battery voltage	12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	26.4 gal (100 L)

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.71 gal/hr (2.7 L/hr)
50% load	1.18 gal/hr (4.5 L/hr)
75% load	1.69 gal/hr (6.4 L/hr)
100% load	2.19 gal/hr (8.3 L/hr)

Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel generator curves using rated output, engine displacement, engine speed and aspiration where available. These are not manufacturer-rated values.

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