Generac
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291)
$7749Cheaper
Best Standby Generators · head-to-head
Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) vs Kohler 26RCAL
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) is cheaper at $7749. Every spec and price links to its source.
Kohler
Kohler 26RCAL
$8414
Which is better: the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) or Kohler 26RCAL?
The Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) is the cheaper at $7749. The Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) | Kohler 26RCAL |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $7749 | $8414 |
| Brand | Generac | Kohler |
| Released | — | — |
| Rated output lp (kW) | 26 | 26 |
| Rated output ng (kW) | — | 24 |
| Fuel type | dual-fuel | dual-fuel |
| Cooling type | air-cooled | air-cooled |
| Transfer switch amps | 200 | 200 |
| Engine displacement cc | 999 | 999 |
| Thd percent | 5 | — |
| Noise level db (A) | 57 | 56 |
| Phase | — | single-phase |
| Enclosure material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Warranty years | 5 | 5 |
| Weight (lb) | 518 | 670 |
Sources — Generac Guardian 26kW (7291): generac.com (verified 2026-07-11). Kohler 26RCAL: kohlerhomeenergy.rehlko.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) and Kohler 26RCAL?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Noise level db (A): Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) 57 vs Kohler 26RCAL 56
- Weight (lb): Generac Guardian 26kW (7291) 518 vs Kohler 26RCAL 670