KOHLER 8 kW Generator

8 kW Generator

8RESV with OnCue Plus Single Phase, LPG|Natural Gas
Starting at $2,430.00 MSRP*
*Starting price in US dollars. Does not include installation, automatic transfer switch or accessories or costs to export outside the US.

 

FEATURES

OVERVIEW

Our generators for backup power provide reliability and performance. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 8 kW KOHLER® generator keeps your appliances working, the heat or AC running and your security system on.* OnCue® Plus Generator Management System is standard with every RESV or RESVL generator.

  • High Quality Power.
    Kohler generators provide advanced voltage and frequency regulation along with ultra-low levels of harmonic distortion for excellent generator power quality to protect your valuable electronics.
  • Powerful.
    The Kohler 8 kW generator can easily start and run a 4 ton air conditioner with up to 5 kW preload.*
  • Reliable.
    Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and performance and backs that up with a 5-year or 2000 hour limited warranty.
  • Enclosure
    Bold new Kohler design in steel, dipped in e-coat for extra corrosion protection and painted with a durable powder coat finish.
  • Remote Monitoring
    Every 8RESVL comes standard with OnCue® Plus, our remote monitoring system, which gives you peace of mind at home no matter where you are in the world.

THE POWER YOU NEED

PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping power to other appliances

Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity: 8RESVL at 16.8kVA at 240V

Premium power quality delivers exceptional digital voltage and frequency regulation along with low levels of harmonic distortion to protect sophisticated electronics

Powered by reliable KOHLER SV620 engine with efficient OHV design. operation speed is 3600 rpm (the standard for air-cooled generators)

Compatible with Programmable Interface Module (PIM)

Also compatible with Load Control Module (LCM) with single-phase generators only

THE CONVENIENCES YOU EXPECT

Comes with an RXT 100-amp indoor-rated automatic transfer switch with 12-space load center.

DC2 controller designed for today’s sophisticated electronics manages both the generator set and Model RXT transfer switch functions

Accepts natural gas fuel pressure as low as 3.5 inches

Quiet, neighborhood-friendly operation with sound levels similar to a typical central air conditioner

Meets 181 mph wind rating

Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG) with simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field

SPECS

 

Rated kW LP 8 kW
Rated kW NG 7.0 kW
Amps LP 33.3 amps
Amps NG 29.2 amps
Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V 16.8 kVa
Alternator Note All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available.
Displacement 597 cm3 (36.4 cu. in.)
Horsepower NG 11.4 HP, LP 14.8 HP
Enclosure Material Steel
Sound Output During Weekly Exercise 66 dB(A)
Sound Output During Full-speed Operation 72 dB(A)
Response Time 10 seconds
Warranty Premium five-year limited warranty
Country of Origin US
Certifications/Listings UL 2200|EPA
Automatic Transfer Switch Included Yes
Remote Monitoring Available Included
Off Grid / Utility Backup Utility Backup
Weight 398 lbs.
Alternator Type 2-Pole, Rotating Field
Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load? 64 cfh
Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load? 51 cfh
Controller DC2 Digital Controller
Cylinder Arrangement Single Cylinder
Dimensions 712mm x 777mm x 824mm (28 in. x 30 in. x 32.4 in.)
Engine Manufacturer/Description KOHLER
Engine Model SV620
Engine/Alternator RPM 3600
Fuel Type LPG|Natural Gas
Frequency 60 Hz
Phase Single Phase
Voltage @ 60 Hz 120/240
Digital Voltage Regulation ±1.0%

 

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