The Kohler KD 440 is a 0.44 L 1-cylinder air cooled engine rated at 3600 rpm. 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
Part of the Kohler KD440 engine family — 5 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 1.5 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 0.441 L |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Aspiration | Air cooled |
| Rated speed | 3600 rpm |
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.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 12-036 | Air filter | Air filter |
| 12-039 | Belt | Belt |
| 12-038 | Coolant filter | Coolant filter |
| 12-037 | Fuel filter | Fuel filter |
| 12-044 | Gasket | Gasket |
| 12-041 | Glow plug | Glow plug |
| 12-049 | Hose | Hose |
| 12-046 | Impeller | Impeller |
| 12-047 | Injectors | Injector |
| 12-035 | Oil filter | Oil filter |
| AW-5090-0007 | Lifting Hook Kit | Service part / kit |
| AW-5740-0019 | Wheel and Handle Kit | Service part / kit |
| AW-5740-0020 | Wheel and Handle Kit | Service part / kit |
| 12-042 | Pump | Pump |
| 12-043 | Seal | Seal |
| 12-048 | Sensor | Sensor |
| 12-040 | Spark plug | Spark plug |
| 12-045 | Thermostat | Thermostat |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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: Engine will not start. Cause: Engine switch is off. Fix: Turn engine switch to the ON position.