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Kohler 28EFKOZD Generator Set

The Kohler 28EFKOZD is a 28 kW (35 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Caterpillar C3.6 engine. It is available at 230 V and 240 V, single-phase, 50 Hz and rated 122 A. It holds about 10.5 L (2.8 gal) of oil and 7 L (1.8 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 25 °C. Starting uses battery rated 1000 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 1221×643×733 mm (48.1×25.3×28.9 in) and weighs about 514 kg (1133 lb).

28 kW
Standby
3.6 L
Displacement
10.5 L
Oil capacity
5
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Service parts for the 28EFKOZD

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
GM41014Fuel filter (primary)$70.50eBay

Oil system

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power28 kW
Standby kVA35
Prime power28 kW
ControllerDecision-Maker 3500
Oil capacity10.5 L
AlternatorFast-Response X (Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options230 V, 240 V
Phase1
Rated current122 A
Battery cranking1000 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity7 L
Max ambient25 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1221×643×733 mm
Dry weight514 kg
Wet weight531 kg

Engine

Caterpillar C3.6
Displacement3.6 L
AspirationTurbocharged
Rated speed2400 rpm

Filters for the Caterpillar C3.6

3

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP554407Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowCATERPILLAR 2409393, CATERPILLAR 7W2326, NAPA 1459, BALDWIN BT237 KuduParts $25.00 FridayParts $26.84
Fuel filterP502420Fuel Filter, CartridgeCATERPILLAR 2526338, CATERPILLAR 4415111, NAPA 600488, CLAAS 0011377510 buy
Fuel filterP550974Fuel Filter, In-LineCATERPILLAR 2990378, CATERPILLAR 9R9925, NAPA 3270, BLAW KNOX 0016481600 FridayParts $356.80

Maintenance & consumables

for the Caterpillar C3.6
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir Intake FilterGM101994 Amazon eBay $10.32
Fuel filter—
Fuel filterFuel Filter Element (Primary)GM41014 Amazon eBay $70.50
Oil filterOil Filter ElementED0021753090-S Amazon eBay $36.16 NAPA $51.17 FridayParts $19.50
Batteryheavy duty, maintenance free, 1000 CCA—
Belt—
Spark plug—

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
3/8 NPT FemaleFuel Supply Connection
M12x1.75Negative (-) Battery ConnectionThread pitch 1.75 mm
M8x1.25Positive (+) Battery ConnectionThread pitch 1.25 mm

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 28EFKOZD?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD is rated 28 kW standby (35.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Kohler 28EFKOZD?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD is powered by the Caterpillar C3.6 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Kohler 28EFKOZD run on?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD runs on Diesel.

How much coolant does the Kohler 28EFKOZD hold?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD cooling system holds 7 liters (1.8 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 28EFKOZD?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD has an engine oil capacity of 10.5 liters (11.1 US quarts), per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the Kohler 28EFKOZD weigh?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD has a dry weight of 514 kg (1133 lb).

What voltages is the Kohler 28EFKOZD available in?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD is offered in 230 V, 240 V, 1-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Kohler 28EFKOZD require?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD uses 24 V each, 1000 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Kohler 28EFKOZD?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD uses a Fast-Response X alternator. Insulation class Class H.

What oil filter fits the Kohler 28EFKOZD?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD uses oil filter part number ED0021753090-S.

What fuel filter does the Kohler 28EFKOZD use?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD uses fuel filter part number GM41014.

What air filter does the Kohler 28EFKOZD use?

The Kohler 28EFKOZD uses air filter part number GM101994.

Parts

12
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
229826Seawater Pump Impeller Kit1Impeller Amazon eBay $45.71 NAPA $40.56 FridayParts $33.59
AEHQ8308Cat C3.6 diesel engineEngine Amazon eBay
ED0021752800-SOIL FILTER1Oil filter Amazon eBay $22.90 FridayParts $19.99
ED0021753090-SOil Filter ElementOil filter Amazon eBay $36.16 NAPA $51.17 FridayParts $19.50
ED0021753180-SSECONDARY FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $72.00 KuduParts $34.00 FridayParts $36.00
ED0021753200-SSECONDARY FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $17.99 NAPA $43.91 FridayParts $68.86
GM101994Air Intake FilterAir filter Amazon eBay $10.32
GM41014PRIMARY FUEL FILTERFuel filter Amazon eBay $70.50
GM50644IMPELLER REPAIR KIT1Impeller Amazon eBay $30.00
GM90645BELT, SEAWATER PUMP1Belt Amazon eBay $30.30
X-6348-6DECAL12Decals Amazon eBay
ED0090802840-SZINC ANODE KIT1Service 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%3.20.85
Prime50%5.71.51
Prime75%8.52.24
Prime100%11.32.99
Standby25%3.20.85
Standby50%5.71.51
Standby75%8.52.24
Standby100%11.32.99

Available documents

Spec sheet (Kohler)Spec sheet — g2194 (Kohler)Spec sheet — g2195 (Kohler)Operator's manual (Kohler)Reference (Kohler)Reference — Kohler-Marine (Kohler)Reference — Kohler-Pleasure-Craft-Marine-Generators (Kohler)Reference — g12440 (Kohler)Parts manual — 12816951-1abd-4f63-895a-49490104cb9c (Kohler)Parts manual — G12-202-11-20-Sea-Spares-Kits-brochure (Kohler)Parts manual — tp6954 (Caterpillar)Service manual — adv9908 (Kohler)

This page was generated from the 12 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter GM101994$10.32
Fuel filter (primary) GM41014$70.50
Oil filter ED0021753090-S$36.16
3 priced items$116.98