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Kohler 100ERESD Generator Set

The Kohler 100ERESD is a 100 kW (125 kVA) Natural Gas, LP Gas, or Dual Fuel standby generator set powered by a General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 340 A. It holds about 6.2 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 22.5 L (5.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 battery rated 630 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 3526×1153×1664 mm (138.8×45.4×65.5 in) and produces 71 dBA at 7 m. The same Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L engine also powers generator sets from SDMO.

100 kW
Standby
5.7 L
Displacement
6.2 L
Oil capacity
4
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas, LP Gas, or Dual Fuel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power100 kW
Standby kVA125
EmissionsEPA certified to conform to the New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for stationary spark-ignited emissions
ControllerAPM402, Decision-Maker 3000, Decision-Maker 550
Oil capacity6.2 L
Alternator4R12X
Voltage options120/208 V, 127/220 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 277/480 V
Phase3
Rated current340 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking630 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity22.5 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3526×1153×1664 mm
Sound level71.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L
Oil capacity6.2 L
Coolant capacity22.5 L
Displacement5.7 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterCartridge×1
Oil6.2 L100 hr

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
Alternator Reconnection drawing ADV-5875U--144--Lead

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

How many kW is the Kohler 100ERESD?

The Kohler 100ERESD is rated 100 kW standby (125.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Kohler 100ERESD?

The Kohler 100ERESD is powered by the General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 100ERESD use?

The Kohler 100ERESD runs on Natural Gas, LP Gas, or Dual Fuel.

What's the oil capacity on a Kohler 100ERESD?

The General Motors Industrial Powertrain Vortec 5.7 L engine in the Kohler 100ERESD has an oil capacity of 6.2 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler 100ERESD use?

The Kohler 100ERESD uses a 4R12X alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
359249Hose, 45 deg. elbow (3.00 in. ID)1Air filter Amazon eBay
GM103656Hose, coolant SAE J20R2--DI 5/8 in. ID1Hose eBay $23.00
GM16132Belt, fan standard1Belt Amazon eBay $86.00
GM16133Gasket, intake manifold1Gasket eBay
GM16140Cap, Bypass 5/8” (includes cap, connector, hose, clamps)1Hose eBay
GM16180Alternator, 70 amp1Alternator eBay
GM16199Gasket, manifold exhaust2Gasket eBay
GM16202Gasket, intake manifold1Gasket eBay
GM16348Gasket, valve rocker arm cover2Gasket eBay
GM16353Gasket, cylinder head (60 kw)2Gasket eBay
GM16360Gasket, distributor1Gasket Amazon eBay
GM16362Gasket, oil pan1Gasket eBay
GM16366Seal, crankshaft front oil1Seal Amazon eBay
GM16385Seal, intake valve stem oil6Seal Amazon eBay
GM16474Seal, crankshaft rear oil1Seal eBay
GM16482Pump, oil, .742 dia. tube (incl. items 38--43)1Pump Amazon eBay
GM16483Gasket, water pump cover1Gasket Amazon eBay
GM16496Seal, exhaust valve stem oil6Seal Amazon eBay
GM16536Gasket, thermostat cover2Gasket Amazon eBay
GM16582Gasket, water pump (part of item 31)1Gasket Amazon eBay
GM16703Filter, oil1Oil filter Amazon $9.06 eBay $58.00
GM22171Spark plug8Oil filter Amazon eBay
GM38981Gasket, crankshaft rear oil seal housing1Gasket eBay
GM39227Sensor, 1 bar TMAP1Sensor eBay
GM39601Sensor, coolant1Sensor eBay
GM42579Hose, fuel 3/8 in. 14.5 in.1Hose eBay
GM60238Gasket, man. adapter Venturi1Gasket Amazon eBay
GM69504O-ring1Seal eBay
GM72292Sensor, O21Sensor Amazon eBay
GM72303Sender, oil pressure1Sensor Amazon eBay
GM75023Seal, crankshaft pos. sensor1Seal Amazon eBay
GM75083Sensor, crishf posn1Sensor eBay
GM75088Seal, oil pan drn plug(o ring)1Seal eBay
GM75133Hose, WP to Int Man1Hose eBay
GM75159Wires, Spark Plug1Spark plug eBay
GM75237Pump kit, wat (incls plug, seal, cover, gasket)1Pump eBay
GM79585-SThermostat, Service Kit (includes gasket)1Thermostat Amazon eBay eBay
GM85017Belt, Alt1Belt Amazon eBay $52.00
GM88993-GR1Mount, Air Cleaner (6.76”ID)1Air filter Amazon eBay
GM89979Air Filter, Oil, qts. 5.7L GM899791Air filter eBay
GM90280Air Cleaner Assy1Air filter Amazon eBay
GM90281Element, Air Cleaner1Air filter Amazon $35.66 eBay KuduParts $43.00
GM90538Camshaft Position Sensor (part of item 1)1Sensor Amazon eBay $154.89
GM90969-KP1-QS3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical Amazon eBay
GM90969-KP2-QS4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical Amazon eBay
GM92228-KP1-QS3" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical Amazon eBay
GM92228-KP2-QS4" Concrete Mounting Pad (only comes in quantities of 5)Physical Amazon eBay
X-312-47Hose (0.63 in. ID x 36 in.)1Hose eBay
X-391-19Connector, 90 degrees (5/8 in. ID hose)1Hose eBay $30.00
X-582-1Connector, hose (5/8 in. x 1/2 in. MIP brass)1Hose Amazon eBay
X-6014-137Hose, Wire Insert 3 in. ID1Hose Amazon eBay
100ERESDKOHLER 100ERESD generatorService part / kit eBay
352945Block heater (kit GM78529-KP1-QS)1Service part / kit eBay FridayParts $69.99
352946Block heater (kit GM78529-KP2)1Service part / kit eBay
60RCLKOHLER 60RCL generatorService part / kit Amazon eBay
GM1018238.8L breather retrofit kit with oil cooler1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM16159Valve, PCV1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM17809Shield, heat (32 mm ID x 152 mm)1Service part / kit eBay
GM23718Shield, heat (32 mm ID x 455 mm)1Service part / kit eBay
GM29586Valve, throttle, 60 mm1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM62348-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM69500Mixer1Service part / kit eBay
GM71622-MA1X-612-141Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM75155Distributor HVS (includes item 10)1Service part / kit eBay
GM75164Coil, Ignition1Service part / kit eBay
GM83718-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM86771-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM87989updated distributor capService part / kit Amazon eBay
GM87990rotor with the properly coated contactService part / kit Amazon eBay
GM89979-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM93396-SKP1-QSMaintenance Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
GM93491EPR assembly (60RCL)1Service part / kit eBay
M6923-08-80Nut, Hex 8MM2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
M933-08016-60Screw2Service part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby10.42.75
Standby25%17.74.68
Standby50%24.96.58
Standby75%32.18.48
Standby100%39.310.38

Available documents

Spec sheet (Kohler)Spec sheet — 100ERESD-Kohler-Residential-Generator1 (Kohler)Spec sheet — g4201 (Kohler)Reference (Kohler)Reference — RES Consumer Referral Rebate (Kohler)Reference — Referral Rebate Form EDITABLE (Kohler)Parts manual — Kohler 2017 Referral Rebate Consumer RES (Kohler)Parts manual — Kohler 2019 RES Consumer Referral Rebate (Kohler)Service manual — tp6791 (Kohler)