48 kW Standby Generator

Reliable power for large residential or small business needs. When the power goes out during a bad storm or power failure, your 48 kW KOHLER® generator with an industrial-grade engine keeps your home or business – from central air to sump pump to personal computers – up and running.*

  • Powerful - In just 10 seconds, your KOHLER generator automatically restores power and keeps you connected to the things you love to do.
  • Smart - You get steady, high-quality power that protects your electronics from damage related to low-quality power sources.
  • Premium warranty - We’ve got you covered with 5-year, 2,000-hour protection, and an aluminum enclosure that’s built to last.
  • Quiet - Neighborhood-friendly, with weekly exercise volume that’s similar to a normal conversation.
  • Innovative - This generator’s patent-pending innovations include a three-fan, automotive-style cooling system that keeps the sound level down.

The Power You Need

  • Powerful operation on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG); the 48RCLB provides 200 amps on LPG and natural gas
  • Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity, with 48RCLB at 113 kVA at 240V
  • Premium power quality delivers exceptional digital voltage and frequency regulation along with extremely low levels of harmonic distortion to protect sophisticated electronics and appliances
  • Powered by Kohler KG6208 industrial-grade engine with hydraulic valve lifters to eliminate the need for lengthy break-in periods and expensive valve adjustments; operation speed 1800 rpm
  • Compatible with optional OnCue® Plus and OnCue® Plus Wireless Generator Management Systems, and Programmable Interface Module (PIM)
  • Also compatible with Load Control Module (LCM) or Load Shed kit with single-phase generators only

The Conveniences You Expect

  • RDC2 controller designed for today's sophisticated electronics manages both the generator set and Model RXT transfer switch functions
  • Extremely quiet operation with sound at 61 dBA at full speed and 57 dBA at exercise (normal conversation level)
  • Corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure is standard
  • Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG) with simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field
  • Streamlined installation, including simple terminal block for easy field connections
  • *Based on generator and load size. **PRM or Load Shed Kit compatible with single-phase generators only.
SKU: 48RCLB Category: ResidentialCommercial