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Kohler 8.5 RES-QS7

Approximate retail price:

$3200

Summary: This Kohler stationary generator is natural-gas- or propane-powered and is rated for for 7,000 (natural gas) and 8,500 (propane) watts. It has:
• electric start
• fuel shutoff
• low-oil shutoff
It requires professional installation.

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Type: Stationary generators

Specs
Claimed output (watts) Maximum wattage for continuous operation, as per the manufacturer. Claimed output (watts)	NG 7000 LPG 8500
Fuel type Gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, or (stationary models only) natural gas. Fuel type	LPG/NG
Weight (lbs.) The generator’s weight, to the nearest pound, when fully fueled. (Propane tanks are separate, and natural-gas models are fueled externally.) Weight for stationary models, which stay where installed, is "NA," for not applicable. Weight (lbs.)	NA
Fuel shutoff Lets you draw gas from the fuel system to keep it from leaking, or from fouling parts if it degrades during storage. Fuel shutoff	Yes
Low-oil shutoff Turns off the engine if the oil level is low, preventing damage. Low-oil shutoff	Yes
Electric start Lets you start the engine with a switch or pushbutton rather than a pull cord. Electric start	Yes
Fuel gauge Indicates how much fuel is in a portable generator's tank. Fuel gauge	NA
Hour meter An indicator of how long you have run the generator since your last oil change, helpful for scheduling maintenance. Hour meter	Yes
Low-oil shutoff has indicator light When the generator has shut off due to low oil, indicates why. Low-oil shutoff has indicator light	Yes
Electric-start battery included Only some generators with this feature include the necessary battery, which must otherwise be purchased separately (about $50). Electric-start battery included	No
Wheels Whether wheels (portable generators only) come standard with the unit or must be purchased separately (about $150). Wheels	NA
Fuel capacity For portable units, how many gallons of gasoline or diesel fuel the tank can hold. Tanks for propane-powered portables are the 20-lb. size. Stationary models are fueled externally from a fixed propane or natural-gas tank. Fuel capacity	250 gal./Unlimited
No. of power outlets How many appliances you can plug directly into the generator (portable units only). We strongly recommend you use a transfer switch for long-term needs. No. of power outlets	NA

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