The Kohler KG50 generator is listed with standby output of 50 kW, natural gas fuel, 60 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • natural gas • 60 Hz • Three phase
Standby power: 50 kWVoltage options: 7 configurations
Key specifications
50 kW Standby power
natural gas Fuel
7 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
60 Hz Frequency
How the Kohler KG50 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
50 kW
22% above avg
82nd percentile
Oil capacity
1.88 gal
26% below avg
30th percentile
Standby power50 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW
About 22% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 82nd 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 | KG50 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | natural gas |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 50 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 66.0 |
| 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 |
| 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 Fast-Response permanent-magnet |
| Emissions | EPA-Certified |
Physical specifications
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 86.6 × 40.9 × 46.1 in (2200 × 1040 × 1170 mm) |
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Battery
| Battery cranking | 630 CCA |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 25%; 50%; 75%; 100% |
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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.