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Kohler 550REOZVB Generator Set

The Kohler 550REOZVB is a 550 kW (688 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1908 A. It holds about 42 L (11.1 gal) of oil and 39.7 L (10.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-Two batteries rated 950 CCA at 24 V. The same TAD 1642 GE engine also powers generator sets from Hipower, MQ Power, Rivera Diesel and Volvo Penta.

550 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
42.0 L
Oil capacity
0
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Service parts for the 550REOZVB

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

Fuel system

1 required
33798Fuel filter (primary)$24.78NAPA

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA688
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsTier 2 EPA-Certified
ControllerAPM402
Oil capacity42.0 L
Alternator5M4030
Voltage options120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V
Phase3
Rated current1908 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1908 A
Battery groupTwo
Battery cranking950 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity39.7 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dry weight3883 kg

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE
Oil capacity42.0 L
Coolant capacity39.7 L
Displacement16.12 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled (TC/PE)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE

1

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
Fuel / water separatorP552040Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811645 buy

Same engine, other brands

4 brands

The Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE in this set also powers 6 generator sets sold under 4 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Rivera DieselRVL 550, VL 550
Volvo Penta550REOZV, TAD 1642 GE
HipowerHVW 555 T6
MQ Power550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir filter with replaceable paper insert×1—1000 hr
Fuel filter30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system—
Fuel filterPrimary, 10 Micron/ Secondary w/Water Separator, 3 Microns×2337981000 hr Amazon eBay NAPA $24.78
Oil filterFull-flow disposable spin-on oil filter×2—1000 hr
Battery900 Ah×2—1000 hr
BeltBelt Driven, Centrifugal—1000 hr
Coolant60.0 L—500 hr
OilFull-flow oil filter of spin-on type, By-pass oil filter of spin-on type, Oil cooler, side mounted, Low noise oil sump48.0 l—100 hr
Spark plug×1—1000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 550REOZVB?

The Kohler 550REOZVB is rated 550 kW standby (688.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Kohler 550REOZVB?

The Kohler 550REOZVB is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 550REOZVB use?

The Kohler 550REOZVB runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 550REOZVB?

The Volvo Penta TAD 1642 GE engine in the Kohler 550REOZVB has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Kohler 550REOZVB hold?

The Kohler 550REOZVB cooling system holds 39.7 liters (10.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Kohler 550REOZVB?

The Kohler 550REOZVB is rated 500 kW prime (625 kVA), against 550 kW standby.

How much does the Kohler 550REOZVB weigh?

The Kohler 550REOZVB has a dry weight of 3883 kg (8560 lb).

What voltages is the Kohler 550REOZVB available in?

The Kohler 550REOZVB is offered in 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the Kohler 550REOZVB use?

The Kohler 550REOZVB uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 950 CCA, group Two, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator does the Kohler 550REOZVB use?

The Kohler 550REOZVB uses a 5M4030 alternator.

Which fuel filter part number does the Kohler 550REOZVB take?

The Kohler 550REOZVB uses fuel filter part number 33798.

Parts

3
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
5M4028LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4030LEAD10Service part / kit Amazon eBay
5M4164LEAD4Service 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
Prime25%36.99.8
Prime50%66.417.5
Prime75%98.626.0
Prime100%136.035.9
Standby25%39.210.4
Standby50%72.419.1
Standby75%109.128.8
Standby100%151.239.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — Kohler-550REOZVB (Kohler)

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 33798$24.78
1 priced item$24.78