The Kohler KD 440 is a 0.44 L 1-cylinder air cooled engine rated at 3600 rpm, producing up to 5 kW. It powers generator sets from John Deere and SDMO, including the AC-G6000KD, CC-G6000KD, DIESEL 6000 E SILENCE UK and DIESEL 6500 TE SILENCE. It holds 1.5 L (0.4 gal) of oil.
Also known as: Kohler Diesel KD 440
| Oil capacity | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.441 L |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Aspiration | Air cooled |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
| Gross power | 5 kW |
Shared across brands: John Deere, SDMO
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Kohler KD 440.
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air filter cleaning/replacement | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Fuel filter maintenance | — | |||
| Oil filter | Oil filter replacement | — | 250 hr | ||
| Oil | Engine oil change | 1.5 quarts | — | 250 hr |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | SAE 15W40 | Sold by SDMO in 0.5 L (RBH0,5) and 1 L (RBH1) bottles |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The Kohler KD 440 engine has an oil capacity of 1.5 liters.
The Kohler KD 440 has a displacement of 0.441 liters with 1 cylinders.
The Kohler KD 440 powers 4 generator set(s), including John Deere AC-G6000KD, John Deere CC-G6000KD, SDMO DIESEL 6000 E SILENCE UK, SDMO DIESEL 6500 TE SILENCE.
The Kohler KD 440 oil change interval is every 250 hours.
A commonly reported issue on generators using the Kohler KD 440 is: Generator has no output.. Cause: Circuit breakers tripped.. Fix: Reset circuit breakers..