The Kohler KK20U 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 KK20U 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
2.35 gal
31% above avg
72nd 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 capacity2.35 gal
Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal
About 31% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 72nd percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | KK20U |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 20 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 18 kW |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler KDI 1903M |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 114 cu in (1.861 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Natural |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.35 gal (8.9 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 2.77 gal (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 2.35 gal (8.9 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 3.6 L/h @ 0% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 500.0 l |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: ×1 |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 500 hr |
| Coolant | Capacity: 500.0 l |
| Belt | Interval: 2000 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.