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KohlerModel 12RESV-QS8

Kohler 12RESV-QS8 12KW Standby Generator

  • Peak12 kW
  • Running9,600W
  • FuelNG / LP
  • StartAutomatic
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$2,859.00

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Free delivery Thu, Nov 5 – Tue, Nov 10 if you order today, by Expedited LTL freight to your curb or driveway.

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The 12kW KOHLER generator automatically restores power in just 10 seconds with the reliable KOHLER Series 7000 V-twin engine, designed and tested for tough commercial applications.

Running watts
9,600 W
Starting watts
12,000 W
Start
Automatic

The 12kW KOHLER generator automatically restores power in just 10 seconds with the reliable KOHLER Series 7000 V-twin engine, designed and tested for tough commercial applications.

KOHLER’s PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping power to other major appliances and electronics.

Full specifications

BrandKohler
Model12RESV-QS8
Running watts9,600 W
Starting watts12,000 W
StartAutomatic
UPC / GTIN00650531462923
How it shipsExpedited LTL freightTo your curb or driveway, free
Order today, deliveredThu, Nov 5 – Tue, Nov 10Leaves our warehouse within 24 hours

It travels on a pallet. The carrier calls ahead to book a delivery window; please have help on hand to move it.

  1. Answer the carrier’s call to book your delivery window.
  2. Keep a clear, level spot on your driveway or at the curb for unloading.
  3. Have help on hand. Freight drivers don’t carry items onto your property.
  4. Inspect before you sign and photograph any damage. Tell us within 48 hours.

We ship to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Shipping details · 30-day free returns

Brand-new, with the full manufacturer’s warranty. The terms are set by Kohler and included in the box. If something goes wrong, contact us first: we confirm the next steps within 2 business days and help you file the claim.

Home standby checklist
  • Installation is not included. Use a licensed electrician and, for the gas line, a licensed gas contractor, with local permits.
  • Register the unit with the manufacturer after installation; some brands shorten the warranty if you don’t.
  • Keep the paperwork: order confirmation, installer’s invoice and permit sign-off.
  • Follow the maintenance schedule in the owner’s manual.

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What it can run

9,600 W running, 12,000 W starting

Pick what you want to power at the same time.

Typical wattages – check the label on your own appliances. Where only one figure is published, running watts are estimated at 80% of the starting figure. Connect to house circuits only through a transfer switch or interlock fitted by a licensed electrician.

Compare similar generators

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SpecificationKohler 12RESV-QS8 12KW Standby Generator with App ConnectThis generator$2,859.00Generac 7225 14kW Guardian LP/NG Wi-Fi Standby Generator w/ 200 amp Automatic Transfer Switch$3,779.00Honeywell 7224/7229 14kW Guardian LP/NG Wi-Fi Standby Generator w/ 200 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch$3,589.00
Running watts9,600 W11,200 W11,200 W
Starting watts12,000 W14,000 W14,000 W
Fuel—Natural gas or propaneNatural gas or propane
StartAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
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Questions and answers

Answered by our team in Wilmington. Can’t find yours? Ask below.

Can I connect this generator to my house?
Only through a transfer switch or an interlock kit installed by a licensed electrician. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet: it can back-feed the utility line and endanger line workers. Connecting safely.
What can it run at the same time?
Use the What it can run planner above: tick your appliances and it checks both the running load and the start-up surge against this generator.
Does it ship with oil?
It depends on the manufacturer. If oil is included it is listed under What’s in the box; otherwise use the grade given in the owner’s manual before the first start.
Can I use it in the rain?
Not uncovered. Run it on a dry surface under an open, canopy-like cover, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and vents, and never in a garage.
Is installation included?
No. A home standby generator needs a licensed electrician, a licensed gas contractor for the fuel line and local permits. Delivery to your curb or driveway is free.
How will it be delivered?
Free, by Expedited LTL freight to your curb or driveway, usually within 2–5 business days after it ships. It travels on a pallet. The carrier calls ahead to book a delivery window; please have help on hand to move it.
What if it arrives damaged?
Photograph it and email us within 48 hours of delivery. We replace or refund damaged items at no cost to you.
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