Kohler 24RCLA 24kW Liquid-Cooled is a home standby generator from Kohler, rated 24,000 running watts on propane and 21,000 W on natural gas, measured at 61 dBA, with 120/240V output.
MSRP: $17,900
General
Type
home-standby
Fuel
natural-gas, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
24000 W
Running watts (propane)
24000 W
Running watts (natural gas)
21000 W
Performance
Noise level
61 dBA
Electrical
Output voltage
120/240V
Automatic transfer switch included
Yes
Features
Start type
automatic
Engine
Engine
Kohler KG2204
Engine displacement
2200 cc
Warranty
Warranty
5 yr
What the numbers mean
At 24,000 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit is sized for whole-house coverage on a typical 200 A home, subject to a load calculation by a licensed electrician.
Runs on natural gas, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
Permanently installed unit: sizing, gas-line capacity, placement clearances, and
the transfer switch are a job for licensed installers under local permits.
What can the Kohler 24RCLA 24kW Liquid-Cooled run during an outage?
With 24,000 running watts on its best fuel, the Kohler 24RCLA 24kW Liquid-Cooled is sized for whole-house coverage on a typical 200 A home, subject to a load calculation by a licensed electrician. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
Does the Kohler 24RCLA 24kW Liquid-Cooled start automatically?
Yes — home standby generators monitor utility power and start themselves when it fails, and this model is sold with its automatic transfer switch included.
