Kohler generator cost
For the 14 kW unit, Kohler's home standby generators start at $5,098. You also pay for installation by an electrician, a fuel line, a pad and a permit.
Per kW, Kohler charges $364 for the 14 kW model and $290 for the 26 kW model. Reading date for these list prices: November 1, 2026.
Installed prices across the list range from $9,958 to $16,246. Not sure what size you need? Three questions to size your house.
List prices from Kohler
| Size | Generator only | With transfer switch |
|---|---|---|
| 14 kW 14RCA | $5,098 | – |
| 20 kW 20RCA | $6,016 | – |
| 26 kW 26RCA | – | $7,546 |
See Kohler Home Energy, a Rehlko company (manufacturer MSRP page) for the starting MSRP.
Cost to install by size
| Model | Installed, natural gas | Installed, propane |
|---|---|---|
| 14 kW 14RCA, plus a switch | $9,958 to $14,858 | $10,258 to $15,358 |
| 20 kW 20RCA, plus a switch | $10,876 to $15,776 | $11,176 to $16,276 |
| 26 kW 26RCA, with switch | $11,346 to $16,246 | $11,646 to $16,746 |
The labor costs are based on the US average electrician wage. You can find your state's wage on the state pages.
What's included in the 20 kW 20RCA price
| Line, 20 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator and transfer switch | $7,076 | $7,076 | A switch adds $1,060 to Kohler's list price, using Generac's add-on price. |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,000 to $5,500 | $3,000 to $5,500 | Published installation ranges were set using the US average hourly rate of $34.37 (BLS). |
| Fuel line | $500 to $2,000 | $800 to $2,500 | The gas line runs from the meter, while the propane line runs from the tank. |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $10,876 to $15,776 | $11,176 to $16,276 | propane leaves out the tank |
Noise levels as published
| Model | Lowest | Running | Measured at |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14RCA | 63 dB(A) | 69 dB(A) | 23 ft |
| 20RCA | 64 dB(A) | 69 dB(A) | distance not given |
| 26RCA | 56 dB(A) | 67 dB(A) | 23 ft |
Kohler spec sheets provide these figures for the models shown in the price list above. The generator decibel chart shows every brand side by side.
Other generator brands
| Brand | Sizes | List price from | Quietest, dB(A) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Generac | 10 to 28 kW | $3,769 | 55 | Generac cost |
| Kohler | 14 to 26 kW | $5,098 | 56 | Kohler cost |
 Cummins | 20 to 30 kW | through dealers | 60 | Cummins cost |
 Briggs & Stratton | 20 to 26 kW | through dealers | 65 | Briggs & Stratton cost |
 Champion | 14 kW | through dealers | 62 | Champion cost |
At 23 ft, the quietest rating reflects the lowest published noise level. That reading is normally taken during the weekly exercise run. List prices come from each manufacturer's own website. Dealers sell Cummins, Briggs & Stratton and Champion products and provide a price for each unit.
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