The Kohler KM6M generator is listed with standby output of 5 kW and 50 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • 50 Hz
Standby power: 5 kW
Key specifications
5 kW Standby power
50 Hz Frequency
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Power output
Low 5 kW High 5 kW
Standby
5 kW
Prime
5 kW
How the Kohler KM6M compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
5 kW
36% below avg
23rd percentile
Oil capacity
1.08 gal
33% above avg
83rd percentile
Standby power5 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW
About 36% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 23rd percentile for this field.
Oil capacity1.08 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal
About 33% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 83rd percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | KM6M |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 5 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 5 kW |
| Standby kVA | 5.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Mitsubishi L3E-SD |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 58 cu in (0.952 L) |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.08 gal (4.1 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 0.98 gal (3.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.08 gal (4.1 L) |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 3.6 L/h @ 0% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Capacity: 4.1 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant | Capacity: 3.7 L |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.