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Kohler 20.5EFKOZD Generator Set

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD is a 20.5 kW (20.5 kVA) diesel standby generator set. It is available at 110/190 V, 115/230 V, 120/208 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V and 220/380 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 78 A. It holds about 11 L (2.9 gal) of oil and 4.4 L (1.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 25 °C. Starting uses battery rated 650 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1138×577.5×694 mm (44.8×22.7×27.3 in) and weighs about 431 kg (950 lb).

20 kW
Standby
11.0 L
Oil capacity
3
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Service parts for the 20.5EFKOZD

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
Standby kVA20
Prime power20 kW
ControllerDecision-Maker 3500
Oil capacity11.0 L
Alternator4D5.0
Voltage options110/190 V, 115/230 V, 120/208 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V, 220/380 V
Phase1
Rated current78 A
Battery cranking650 CCA
Battery voltage12 or 24 volt V
Coolant capacity4.4 L
Max ambient25 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1138×577×694 mm
Dry weight431 kg

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterFuel Filter ElementED0021753200-S Amazon $68.80 eBay $17.99 FridayParts $68.86
Oil filterOil FilterED0021752800-S Amazon $21.95 eBay $22.90 FridayParts $19.99
BeltV-Belt (Seawater Pump)GM90645 Amazon eBay $30.30

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 20.5EFKOZD?

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD is rated 20 kW standby (20.5 kVA).

What fuel does the Kohler 20.5EFKOZD use?

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD runs on diesel.

What alternator does the Kohler 20.5EFKOZD use?

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD uses a 4D5.0 alternator.

What oil filter fits the Kohler 20.5EFKOZD?

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD uses oil filter part number ED0021752800-S.

What fuel filter fits the Kohler 20.5EFKOZD?

The Kohler 20.5EFKOZD uses fuel filter part number ED0021753200-S.

Troubleshooting

1

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomRemedy
Accidental startingDisconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

5
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
229826Seawater Pump Impeller Kit4Impeller Amazon $27.95 eBay $45.71 FridayParts $33.59
ED0021752800-SOil FilterOil filter Amazon $21.95 eBay $22.90 FridayParts $19.99
ED0021753200-SFuel Filter ElementFuel filter Amazon $68.80 eBay $17.99 FridayParts $68.86
GM90645V-Belt (Seawater Pump)Belt Amazon eBay $30.30
ED0090802840-SZinc Anode4Service part / kit Amazon eBay $92.76

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
Prime25%2.30.61
Prime50%3.70.98
Prime75%5.21.39
Prime100%6.71.77
Standby25%2.30.61
Standby50%3.70.98
Standby75%5.21.39
Standby100%6.71.77

Available documents

Spec sheet (Kohler)Spec sheet — g2191 (Kohler)Spec sheet — g2192 (Kohler)Operator's manual (Kohler)Parts manual — 2017-Sea-Spares-Brochure-g12202 (Kohler)Parts manual — G12-202-11-20-Sea-Spares-Kits-brochure (Kohler)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter ED0021753200-S$17.99
Oil filter ED0021752800-S$21.95
Belt GM90645$30.30
3 priced items$70.24