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Kohler 20kW Home Standby Generator w/ 200A Transfer Switch- 20RCAL
Remote Monitoring System
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When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 20 kW KOHLER® generator keeps your appliances working, the heat or AC running and your security system on. Every KOHLER® generator is equipped with a heavy-duty, commercial-grade engine that stands up to extreme weather and comes backed with a 5 year, 2000 hour warranty. Popular generators for backup power, with an automatic transfer switch included. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 20 kW KOHLER standby generator keeps your appliances working, the heat or AC running and your security system on. Our 20-kW generators offer quiet, reliable performance to power your home and daily life, designed for flexible installations as close as 18 inches to any structure.
Model | 20RCAL |
Rated kW LP | 20 kW |
Rated kW NG | 18 kW |
Amps LP | 83 amps |
Amps NG | 75 amps |
Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V | 41 kVa |
Alternator Note | All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available. |
Displacement | 999 cm³ (61 cu. in.) |
Horsepower | NG 27.1 HP, LP 30.9 HP |
Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
Sound Output During Weekly Exercise | 64 dB(A) |
Sound Output During Full-speed Operation | 69 dB(A) |
Response Time | 10 seconds |
Warranty | Premium five-year limited warranty |
Country of Origin | US |
Certifications/Listings | cUL, EPA, UL 2200,CSA |
Automatic Transfer Switch Included | Included |
Remote Monitoring Available | Included |
Off Grid / Utility Backup | Utility Backup |
Weight | 600/611 lbs. (272/277 kg) |
Alternator Type | 2-Pole, Rotating Field |
Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load | 161 cfh |
Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load | 82 cfh |
Controller | RDC2 Controller |
Cylinder Arrangement | V-2 |
Dimensions | 1193 mm x 666 mm x 817 mm (47 in. x 26.2 in. x 32.2 in.) |
Engine Manufacturer/Description | KOHLER |
Engine Model | CH1000 |
Engine/Alternator RPM | 3600 |
Fuel Type | Natural Gas, LPG |
Frequency | 60 Hz |
Phase | Single Phase |
Voltage @ 60 Hz | 120/240|277/480 |
Digital Voltage Regulation | ±1.0% |
Built-in Mounting Pad | Yes |
When power fails this generator will keep your family or business running. In only 10 seconds, this generator restores power to a 5 ton air conditioner, major appliances, and electronics. Owners and continue their day-to-day operations with ease. Owners can power just the essentials, certain sections of the house or the whole house when power fails. With less than 5% THD, this generator is perfect for use with the latest computers, laptops, cell phones, and tablets.
This hardworking dual fuel generator runs on LPG and natural gas. It generates 2000 watts with LPG and 1800 watts with natural gas. Run it for hours at no end when you get the unlimited supply of fuel from your home gas line. During a power outage, the 200-amp automatic transfer switch offers the convenience of generator power without the need for manual operation.
- PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping power to other appliances
- Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity: 14RCAL at 33kVA at 240V and 20RCAL at 41kVA at 240V
- Premium power quality delivers exceptional digital voltage and frequency regulation along with low levels of harmonic distortion to protect sophisticated electronics
- Comes with either an RXT 100-amp indoor-rated automatic transfer switch with 16-circuit load center or an RXT 200-amp outdoor-rated service entrance rated automatic transfer switch with load shed kit
- Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG) with simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field