Kohler KG45 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KG45 generator is listed with standby output of 45 kW, L.P./N.G. fuel, 60 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and rated current of 156 A.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • L.P./N.G. • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 45 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsRated current: 156 ADry weight: 1,900 lb (862 kg)

Key specifications

45 kW Standby power

L.P./N.G. Fuel

7 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

156 A Rated current

1,900 lb (862 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

23.7 kW

Peer average

24.9 kW

49th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

45 kWStandby

156 ACurrent

1,900.38 lbWeight

How the Kohler KG45 compares

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

Standby power

45 kW

9% above avg

65th percentile

Rated current

156 A

4% above avg

47th percentile

Dry weight

1,900 lb

5% below avg

46th percentile

Oil capacity

1.88 gal

26% below avg

30th percentile

Standby power45 kW

Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW

About 9% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 65th percentile for this field.

Rated current156 A

Low 43 AAverage 149 AHigh 221 A

About 4% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 47th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,900 lb

Low 657 lbAverage 1,994 lbHigh 4,385 lb

About 5% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 46th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.88 gal

Low 1.09 galAverage 2.52 galHigh 4.12 gal

About 26% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 30th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KG45
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	L.P./N.G.
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	45 kW
Standby kVA	56.0
Voltage options	120/208 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase	Three phase
Rated current	156 A
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KG6208
Engine displacement	378 cu in (6.2 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Naturally Aspirated
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	1.88 gal (7.1 L)
Engine coolant capacity	5.63 gal (21.3 L)
Oil capacity	1.88 gal (7.1 L)
Coolant capacity	5.49 gal (20.8 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	APM402
Alternator	Kohler 4P7BX

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 900 lb (862 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	86.6 × 40.9 × 46.1 in (2200 × 1040 × 1170 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking	630 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	1

Fuel consumption

Standby	7.0 L/h @ 25%; 11.7 L/h @ 50%; 17.1 L/h @ 75%; 22.8 L/h @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Capacity: 7.1 L
Oil filter	Specification: Cartridge; Capacity: ×1
Coolant	Specification: 50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened water; Capacity: 21.3 l

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