12 kW Generator 12RESVL with Automatic Transfer Switch and OnCue Plus

Our generators for backup power provide reliability and performance. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 12 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 12 kW generator can easily start and run a 5 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 12RESVL 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: 12RESVL 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)
• 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.
• 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

*Based on generator and load size.

Model12RESVL

Rated kW LP12 kW

Rated kW NG11 kW

Amps LP50.0 amps

Amps NG45.8 amps

Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V20.3 kVa

Alternator NoteAll information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available.

Displacement725 cm³ (44 cu. in.)

HorsepowerNG 18 HP, LP 21.4 HP

Enclosure MaterialSteel

Sound Output During Weekly Exercise67 dB(A)

Sound Output During Full-speed Operation71 dB(A)

Response Time10 seconds

WarrantyPremium five-year limited warranty

Country of OriginUS

Certifications/ListingsUL 2200,EPA

Automatic Transfer Switch IncludedIncluded

Remote Monitoring AvailableIncluded

Off Grid / Utility BackupUtility Backup

Weight489 lbs. (222 kg)

Alternator Type2-Pole, Rotating Field

Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load?128 cfh

Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load?57 cfh

ControllerRDC2 Controller

Cylinder ArrangementV-2

Dimensions777 mm x 712 mm x 824 mm (30.6 in. x 28 in. x 32.4 in.)

Engine Manufacturer/DescriptionKOHLER

Engine ModelKT725 1.9L, 4-Cycle

Engine/Alternator RPM3600

Fuel TypeLPG,Natural Gas

Frequency60 Hz

PhaseSingle Phase

Voltage @ 60 Hz120/240

Digital Voltage Regulation±1.0%

Built in Mounting PadYes