Kohler K27U Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler K27U generator is listed with standby output of 25 kW and 60 Hz operation.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz

Standby power: 25 kWDry weight: 2,050 lb (930 kg)

Key specifications

25 kW Standby power

2,050 lb (930 kg) Dry weight

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

12.2 kW

Peer average

23.7 kW

6th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

25 kWStandby

2,050.3 lbWeight

How the Kohler K27U 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

2,050 lb

84% above avg

94th percentile

Oil capacity

1.72 gal

4% below avg

52nd 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 weight2,050 lb

Low 487 lbAverage 1,116 lbHigh 2,961 lb

About 84% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 94th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.72 gal

Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal

About 4% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	K27U
Generator type	Generator
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	25 kW

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler S4Q2-SD
Engine displacement	178 cu in (2.91 L)
Engine oil capacity	1.72 gal (6.5 L)
Oil capacity	1.72 gal (6.5 L)
Alternator	AT00404TO4N
Emissions	Stage IIIA

Physical specifications

Dry weight	2, 050 lb (930 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	81.9 × 37.8 × 55.7 in (2080 × 960 × 1415 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	26.4 gal (100 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Change Oil, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter & Check Belt Tension; Capacity: 10.6 L
Oil filter	Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Change Oil, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter & Check Belt Tension
Belt	Interval: 2000 hr; Specification: Change DC Alternator Belt. Check Starter & DC Alternator, Retighten Nuts and Bolts

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