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Keep your appliances, heat, AC, and security systems running with our 12 kW KOHLER® generators. These backup power generators provide reliable performance when losing electricity during a storm outage. *OnCue® Plus Generator Management Systems come standard with every RESV or RESVL generator.

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Kohler 12RESV 12kW Residential Generator - LP Vapor or Natural Gas

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300268

Price

$4,043.00

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MPN

12RESV-QS8

Manufacturer

Kohler

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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.

The Kohler 12 kW generator can easily start and run a 5 ton air conditioner with up to 5 kW preload.*

Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and performance and backs that up with a 5-year or 2000 hour limited warranty.

Bold new Kohler design in steel, dipped in e-coat for extra corrosion protection and painted with a durable powder coat finish.

Every 12RESV 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.

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

Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity: 12RESV 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 Series 7000 V-twin engine with efficient OHV design. operation speed is 3600 rpm (the standard for air-cooled generators)

Compatible with Programmable Interface Module (PIM) and RXT, RDT and RSB Automatic Transfer Switches

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

Rated kW LP 12 kW
Rated kW NG 11 kW
Amps LP 50.0 amps
Amps NG 45.8 amps
Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V 20.3 kVa
Alternator Note All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available.
Displacement 725 cm3 (44 cu. in.)
Horsepower NG 18 HP, LP 21.4 HP
Enclosure Material Steel
Sound Output During Weekly Exercise 67 dB(A)
Sound Output During Full-speed Operation 71 dB(A)
Response Time 10 seconds
Warranty Premium five-year limited warranty
Country of Origin US
Certifications/Listings EPA|CSA|UL 2200|cUL
Automatic Transfer Switch Included No
Remote Monitoring Available Included
Off Grid / Utility Backup Utility Backup
Weight 433 lbs.
Alternator Type 2-Pole, Rotating Field
Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load? 128 cfh
Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load? 57 cfh
Controller RDC2 Digital Controller
Cylinder Arrangement V-2
Dimensions 777mm x 712mm x 824mm (30.6 in. x 28 in. x 32.4 in.)
Engine Manufacturer/Description KOHLER
Engine Model KT725
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%
Built in Mounting Pad Yes

Rated kW LP	12 kW
Rated kW NG	11 kW
Amps LP	50.0 amps
Amps NG	45.8 amps
Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V	20.3 kVa
Alternator Note	All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available.
Displacement	725 cm3 (44 cu. in.)
Horsepower	NG 18 HP, LP 21.4 HP
Enclosure Material	Steel
Sound Output During Weekly Exercise	67 dB(A)
Sound Output During Full-speed Operation	71 dB(A)
Response Time	10 seconds
Warranty	Premium five-year limited warranty
Country of Origin	US
Certifications/Listings	EPA\|CSA\|UL 2200\|cUL
Automatic Transfer Switch Included	No
Remote Monitoring Available	Included
Off Grid / Utility Backup	Utility Backup
Weight	433 lbs.
Alternator Type	2-Pole, Rotating Field
Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load?	128 cfh
Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load?	57 cfh
Controller	RDC2 Digital Controller
Cylinder Arrangement	V-2
Dimensions	777mm x 712mm x 824mm (30.6 in. x 28 in. x 32.4 in.)
Engine Manufacturer/Description	KOHLER
Engine Model	KT725
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%
Built in Mounting Pad	Yes

RDC2 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
Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time.
Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time.

*Based on generator and load size.

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