Kohler KDW 502 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KDW 502 generator is listed with standby output of 8 kW, 60 Hz operation, 240 V output, MONO_BI, rated current of 28 A, and sound level of 83 dBA @ 3 ft (1 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz • MONO_BI

Standby power: 8 kWVoltage options: 240 VRated current: 28 ADry weight: 132 lb (60 kg)

Key specifications

8 kW Standby power

240 V Voltage options

MONO_BI Phase

28 A Rated current

132 lb (60 kg) Dry weight

83 dBA @ 3 ft (1 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

60.5 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

97th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

8 kWStandby

28 ACurrent

132.28 lbWeight

83 dBASound

How the Kohler KDW 502 compares

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

Standby power

8 kW

3% above avg

57th percentile

Rated current

28 A

30% below avg

33rd percentile

Dry weight

132 lb

63% below avg

3rd percentile

Sound level

83 dBA

20% above avg

95th percentile

Standby power8 kW

Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW

About 3% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.

Rated current28 A

Low 14 AAverage 40 AHigh 100 A

About 30% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 33rd percentile for this field.

Dry weight132 lb

Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 63% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 3rd percentile for this field.

Sound level83 dBA

Low 65 dBAAverage 69.3 dBAHigh 82.8 dBA

About 20% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 95th 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	KDW 502
Generator type	Generator
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	8 kW
Voltage options	240 V
Phase	MONO_BI
Rated current	28 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KDW502
Engine displacement	31 cu in (0.5 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Air/Water DC 2 X
Rated engine speed	3600 rpm
Engine oil capacity	0.37 gal (1.4 L)
Engine coolant capacity	0.66 gal (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	0.4 gal (1.5 L)
Coolant capacity	0.66 gal (2.5 L)
Controller	Modys Storm
Alternator	ES20FS130 (2-pole, Class H insulation)

Physical specifications

Dry weight	132 lb (60 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	15.2 × 19.3 × 16.8 in (387 × 490 × 426 mm)
Sound level	83 dBA @ 3 ft (1 m)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Capacity: 1.4 L
Coolant	Capacity: 2.5 L

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