The Kohler KM16U generator is listed with standby output of 15 kW and 60 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • 60 Hz
Standby power: 15 kW
Key specifications
15 kW Standby power
60 Hz Frequency
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Power output
Low 13 kW High 15 kW
Standby
15 kW
Prime
13 kW
How the Kohler KM16U compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
15 kW
28% below avg
6th percentile
Oil capacity
1.56 gal
13% below avg
39th percentile
Standby power15 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW
About 28% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 6th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity1.56 gal
Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal
About 13% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 39th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | KM16U |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 15 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 13 kW |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Mitsubishi S4L2.SD |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 107 cu in (1.75 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Athmo |
| Rated engine speed | 1500 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.56 gal (5.9 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 1.29 gal (4.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.56 gal (5.9 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 3.6 L/h @ 0% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Capacity: 5.9 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 30A4000103 |
| Fuel filter | Part number: 330560131 |
| Air filter | Part number: 330570156 |
| Coolant | Capacity: 4.9 L |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.