Generac vs Kohler
Side by side, Generac and Kohler home standby generators: installed cost at 22 kW, list price, sizes and noise, all taken from each brand's site.
$3,769Generac lowest list price
$5,098Kohler lowest list price
55 dB(A)Generac quietest published level
56 dB(A)Kohler quietest published level
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Generac and Kohler compared
 Generac |  Kohler | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes with a published price or noise level | 10 to 28 kW | 14 to 26 kW |
| List price from | $3,769 | $5,098 |
| Model near 22 kW | Guardian 22 kW, with switch | 26 kW 26RCA, with switch |
| Installed near 22 kW, natural gas | $11,169 to $16,069 | $11,346 to $16,246 |
| Quietest published level, dB(A) | 55 | 56 |
Generac's list price near 22 kW is $7,369, and Kohler's is $7,546. Installed, Generac costs $11,169 to $16,069, and Kohler costs $11,346 to $16,246.
At 23 ft, Generac's quietest published figure is 55 dB(A), and Kohler's is 56 dB(A).
Each manufacturer posts its list prices and noise levels on its own pages. Full details for each brand: Generac cost and Kohler cost.