The Kohler KD20U generator is listed with standby output of 20 kW and 60 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • 60 Hz
Standby power: 20 kW
Key specifications
20 kW Standby power
60 Hz Frequency
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Power output
Low 18 kW High 20 kW
Standby
20 kW
Prime
18 kW
How the Kohler KD20U compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
20 kW
4% below avg
49th percentile
Oil capacity
1.59 gal
12% below avg
43rd percentile
Standby power20 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW
About 4% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 49th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity1.59 gal
Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal
About 12% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 43rd percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | KD20U |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 20 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 18 kW |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | John Deere 3029DFS29 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 178 cu in (2.91 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Athmo |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.59 gal (6 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 4.25 gal (16.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.59 gal (6 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 3.6 L/h @ 0% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Capacity: 6.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Capacity: 16.1 L |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.