Kohler
Kohler 26RCAL
$8414
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Kohler 26RCAL vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Champion 14kW aXis (100837) is cheaper at $4999. Every spec and price links to its source.
Champion
Champion 14kW aXis (100837)
$4999Cheaper
Which is better: the Kohler 26RCAL or Champion 14kW aXis (100837)?
The Champion 14kW aXis (100837) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Champion 14kW aXis (100837) is the cheaper at $4999. The Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 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 | Kohler 26RCAL | Champion 14kW aXis (100837) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $8414 | $4999 |
| Brand | Kohler | Champion |
| Released | — | — |
| Rated output lp (kW) | 26 | 14 |
| Rated output ng (kW) | 24 | 12.5 |
| Fuel type | dual-fuel | dual-fuel |
| Cooling type | air-cooled | air-cooled |
| Transfer switch amps | 200 | 200 |
| Engine displacement cc | 999 | 754 |
| Thd percent | — | 5 |
| Noise level db (A) | 56 | 62 |
| Phase | single-phase | single-phase |
| Enclosure material | aluminum | steel |
| Warranty years | 5 | 10 |
| Weight (lb) | 670 | 439 |
Sources — Kohler 26RCAL: kohlerhomeenergy.rehlko.com (verified 2026-07-11). Champion 14kW aXis (100837): championpowerequipment.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Kohler 26RCAL and Champion 14kW aXis (100837)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Rated output lp (kW): Kohler 26RCAL 26 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 14
- Rated output ng (kW): Kohler 26RCAL 24 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 12.5
- Engine displacement cc: Kohler 26RCAL 999 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 754
- Noise level db (A): Kohler 26RCAL 56 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 62
- Enclosure material: Kohler 26RCAL aluminum vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) steel
- Warranty years: Kohler 26RCAL 5 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 10
- Weight (lb): Kohler 26RCAL 670 vs Champion 14kW aXis (100837) 439