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Kohler 5M4030 Generator Set

The Kohler 5M4030 is a 550 kW (688 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1642GE 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 set measures null×null×null mm (None×None×None in), weighs about null kg (None lb) and produces null dBA at null m. An integrated tank holds null L (None gal), roughly null hours of runtime. The same TAD1642GE engine also powers generator sets from MQ Power, Rivera Diésel S.A, SDMO and Volvo Penta.

550 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
42.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA688
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsTier 2 EPA-Certified
ControllerAPM402, Available
Oil capacity42.0 L
AlternatorKohler 5M4030
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
Tank runtimenull hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity208.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
Aspiration4-stroke
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry×11000 hr find
Fuel filter30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system find
Fuel filterFuel filters of disposable type, Pre-filter with water separator×2337981000 hr PartsGeek
Oil filterPrimary, 10 Micron/ Secondary w/Water Separator, 3 Microns×21000 hr find
BeltFlexible Disc×11000 hr find
Coolant60.0 L500 hr
Oil48.0 L100 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 5M4030?

The Kohler 5M4030 is rated 550 kW standby (688.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler 5M4030 use?

The Kohler 5M4030 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 5M4030 use?

The Kohler 5M4030 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 5M4030?

The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine in the Kohler 5M4030 has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler 5M4030 use?

The Kohler 5M4030 uses a Kohler 5M4030 alternator.

What fuel filter does the Kohler 5M4030 use?

The Kohler 5M4030 uses fuel filter part number 33798.

Parts

5
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
5M4028LEAD10Service part / kit PartsGeek
5M4030LEAD10Service part / kit PartsGeek
5M4162LEAD4Service part / kit PartsGeek
5M4164LEAD4Service part / kit PartsGeek
5M4270LEAD4Service part / kit PartsGeek

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

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