Cummins vs Kohler
Comparing home standby generators from Cummins and Kohler: sizes, noise, list price, and installed cost at 22 kW. Every figure comes from a manufacturer's own pages.
$5,098Kohler lowest list price
60 dB(A)Cummins quietest published level
56 dB(A)Kohler quietest published level
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Comparing Cummins with Kohler
 Cummins |  Kohler | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 20 to 30 kW | 14 to 26 kW |
| List price from | through dealers | $5,098 |
| Model near 22 kW | dealer quote | 26 kW 26RCA, with switch |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | dealer quote | $11,346 to $16,246 |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 60 | 56 |
Cummins sells through dealers, so the unit price comes from a dealer quote. Kohler lists the 26 kW 26RCA at $7,546. Installed price runs $11,346 to $16,246. Both brands charge the same installation cost at one size, so the difference between their totals is the unit price.
Measured at 23 ft, the lowest published noise level is 56 dB(A) from Kohler and 60 dB(A) from Cummins.
Each manufacturer publishes its list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Full details for both brands: Cummins cost and Kohler cost.