HomeKohlerKohler 30RFZ

Kohler 30RFZ Generator Set

The Kohler 30RFZ is a 27 kW (34 kVA) Gasoline standby generator set powered by a Ford CSG-649 engine. It is available at 110/220 V, 110/190 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V and 120/208 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 89 A. It holds about 6.6 L (1.7 gal) of oil and 20.1 L (5.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 2242×737×1059 mm (88.3×29.0×41.7 in).

27 kW
Standby
4.951 L
Displacement
6.6 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

How to read your Kohler serial & model number →

Service parts for the 30RFZ

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

Belts

1 required

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

Specifications

FuelGasoline
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power27 kW
Standby kVA34
Prime power24 kW
Oil capacity6.6 L
Alternator4P5
Voltage options110/220 V, 110/190 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V, 120/208 V
Phase3
Rated current89 A
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity20.1 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2242×737×1059 mm

Engine

Ford CSG-649
Oil capacity6.6 L
Coolant capacity28.8 L
Displacement4.951 L
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Ford CSG-649
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Battery
BeltBELTD78P-4201-F Amazon eBay
Coolant50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened water28.8 L
Coolant filter
Oil
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is the Kohler 30RFZ?

The Kohler 30RFZ is rated 27 kW standby (34.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Kohler 30RFZ?

The Kohler 30RFZ is powered by the Ford CSG-649 engine.

Is the Kohler 30RFZ diesel or gas?

The Kohler 30RFZ runs on Gasoline.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 30RFZ?

The Ford CSG-649 engine in the Kohler 30RFZ has an oil capacity of 6.6 liters.

What alternator comes on the Kohler 30RFZ?

The Kohler 30RFZ uses a 4P5 alternator.

Parts

89
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
12A199Duraspark Il Ignition ModuleIgnition module Amazon eBay
240976Switch, high temperature 268298 Sender, temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
254471Element, air cleaner1Air filter Amazon $24.99 eBay $54.34
255264Switch, low water temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
258276Spark Plugs4Spark plug Amazon eBay
271425Switch, anticipatory1Sensor Amazon eBay
276206Hose, molded1Hose Amazon eBay
41085-1DREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONRemoval and installation Amazon eBay
41086-1DDISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY (Continued)Disassembly and assembly continued Amazon eBay
41092-1ESTARTER DRIVE REPLACEMENTStarter drive replacement Amazon eBay
41372-2CMILLED GEARSMilled gears Amazon eBay
82322.1DGASKETGasket buy
82630-18FABRICATED ADAPTER FITTINGFabricated adapter fitting Amazon eBay
A218Cylinder head gasketGasket Amazon eBay
A2232-1EFEELER GAUGEGauge Amazon eBay
A2274-1BCoolantFluid Amazon eBay
A2857-0Valve lifterValve lifter Amazon eBay
A2895-1BSTRAIGHT EDGEStraight edge Amazon eBay
A2897-1CSeat Width ScaleSeat width scale Amazon eBay
A2901-1CAVS B= VERTICAL TAPER C VS D == HORIZONTAL TAPER A VSC AND B VS D = OUT OF ROUND CHECK FOR OUT-OF-ROUND AT EACH END OF JOURNALOut of round checker Amazon eBay
A2905-4Oil PanOil pan Amazon eBay
A29B-1ATAPPET BLEED DOWN WRENCHTool Amazon eBay
A2K32-1ECylinder head gasketGasket Amazon eBay
A3196-1DSTUDHardware Amazon eBay
A3245-1CINSTALLATION OF CYLINDER HEADInstallation guide Amazon eBay
A3453-1EValve Face AngleValve face angle Amazon eBay
A4B70-14INSTALLATION OF CYLINDER HEADInstallation guide Amazon eBay
A5765-18front cover seal remover tool1Tool Amazon eBay
A9077-1ACRANKSHAFT VIBRATION DAMPERCrankshaft vibration damper Amazon eBay
A9401-10Straight EdgeStraight edge Amazon eBay
A9402-1A4RING GROOVE CLEANER (TOOL - D81L-6002-D)Ring groove cleaner Amazon eBay
A9621-18D78P-4201-GDial indicator Amazon eBay
A9623-1APUSH ROD + PPush rod Amazon eBay
A9625-1AVALVE SPRING PRESSURE TESTER - 4Valve spring pressure tester Amazon eBay
AB76S-1CFeeler GaugeFeeler gauge Amazon eBay
AN87-16LOCATION FOR 5/16" - 18 LIFTING EYELocation marking Amazon eBay
B4082-20Blue Grommet-Duraspark 11Grommet Amazon eBay
B4084.24Spark PlugsSpark plug buy
B9A-14294-JBlade Terminal1Blade terminal Amazon eBay
D78P-4201-FBELT1Belt Amazon eBay
J1083-1NSTARTER RELAYStarter relay Amazon eBay
J1086-2MVOLTMETER CARBON PILE RHEOSTATVoltmeter carbon pile rheostat Amazon eBay
J1087-1GARMATURE OPEN CIRCUIT TESTArmature open circuit test Amazon eBay
J1088.16ARMATURE AND FIELD GROUNDED CIRCUIT TESTArmature and field grounded circuit test buy
J2574-1BGASOLINE ENGINEEngine Amazon eBay
J3566-1ADISCONNECT HOLDING COIL GROUND LEAD (FINE WIRE INSIDE FRAME)Disconnect holding coil ground lead Amazon eBay
J3567-2ADISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLYDisassembly and assembly Amazon eBay
T70P-68070-Afront cover seal installer tool1Tool Amazon eBay
T70P-68070-Bfront cover seal removing tool2Tool Amazon eBay
T74P-6666-ASpark Plug Wire Remover1Spark plug Amazon eBay
X-577-41Hose1Hose Amazon eBay
X-797-2Hose, flex1Hose Amazon eBay
276370Engine Block Heater Service Kit Tank Type 30RZ 120V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
276371Engine Block Heater Service Kit Tank Type 30RZ 240V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
2811-18OIL RING SPACERService part / kit Amazon eBay
285127Silencer Industrial I-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
285775Silencer Residential R-M (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
286788Silencer Critical C-BM (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290483Silencer Residential R-BM (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290484Silencer Residential R-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290495Silencer Critical C-M (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290496Silencer Critical C-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326222Block HeaterService part / kit Amazon eBay
326224Block HeaterService part / kit Amazon eBay
326230Installed Block Heater Kit (120V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326231Installed Block Heater Kit (240V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
343160Switch, high water temperature1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
345207Switch, vacuum1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
3791535BOLT-377850-SService part / kit Amazon eBay
42227-2ESTATOR WINDINGSService part / kit Amazon eBay
42228-2DELECTRONIC VOLTAGE REGULATORService part / kit Amazon eBay
6565-ABCUP SHAPED ADAPTER TOOLService part / kit Amazon eBay
A-258495LP Gas Mixer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A2176-20Identification DecalService part / kit Amazon eBay
A2834-ABASIC ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A2843-26BASIC ENGINE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A2868-AINSTALLING AND MEASURING PLASTIGAGEService part / kit Amazon eBay
A3010-CLEANING AND INSPECTIONService part / kit Amazon eBay
B4187-14Diaphragm AssemblyService part / kit Amazon eBay
B5A-19554-Aoil resistant sealer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
BSA-14294-PAKKIT NO. BSA-14294-PAKService part / kit Amazon eBay
D78P-4201-GDIAL INDICATORService part / kit Amazon eBay
D81P-6002-EVALVE SEAT RUNOUT GAUGEService part / kit Amazon eBay
DOAZ-19584-AFord Polyethylene GreaseService part / kit Amazon eBay
NUT..383256-S36WASHER —380097-S361Service part / kit buy
S2572-10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
SCREW-20324SScrewService part / kit Amazon Amazon eBay eBay
SCREW-20346-SScrewService part / kit Amazon eBay
WASHER.34806-5WasherService part / kit buy

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%7.572.0
Prime50%9.842.6
Prime75%11.733.1
Prime100%14.763.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — 44923002 kohler 30rz spec sheet (Kohler)
Other sets with this engine