I bought a Kohler 20 KW whole house back up gen set in 2014. I did my research and shopped just about everyone before doing so.
I had both Kohler and Generac dealers come to my site and make proposals. I was very impressed with the Generac dealer because he was well prepared, knew his stuff and did not try to sell me something other than what I wanted. In short, I trusted him.
Kohler dealer, not so much because he was less knowledgeable and tried to sell me a smaller model that I did not want (probably had it in stock). FWIW, my relationship with the Kohler dealer has become VERY much worse thereafter for reasons that I will not relate here, but he is no longer allowed on my property.
In any event, I bought my Kohler genset online and installed it myself. There have been hiccups due to my inability to get needed information from dealer or Kohler but, after considerable frustration, time, and assistance from the Kohler distributor (not dealer), who has been excellent my issues have been mostly resolved.
FWIW, even though I liked and trusted the Generac dealer and was suspicious of the Kohler dealer (subsequently proven justified), I bought the Kohler unit mostly because the engine has hydraulic valve lifters whereas the Generac engine does not. Not wanting to adjust the rocker arms every two years (or pay the Generac dealer to do so), required to maintain the Generac warranty, I bought the Kohler unit.
Hiccups aside, so far so good.
Cannot say who builds Generac engines but suspect that they are Chinese Kohler clones.
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