Service parts for the 5M4030
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
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Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 550 kW |
| Standby kVA | 688 |
| Prime power | 500 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 2 EPA-Certified |
| Controller | APM402, Available |
| Oil capacity | 42.0 L |
| Alternator | 5M4030 |
| Voltage options | 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 1908 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 1908 A |
| Battery group | Two |
| Battery cranking | 950 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 39.7 L |
| Engine jacket water | 39.2 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Tank runtime | null hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 42.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 39.7 L |
| Displacement | 16.12 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled (TC/PE) |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE
1Engine-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:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / water separator | P552040 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | NAPA 3798, CLAAS 0000687120, CLAAS 0025981840, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811645 | buy |
Same engine, other brands
3 brandsThe Volvo Penta TAD1642GE in this set also powers 5 generator sets sold under 3 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Rivera Diesel | RVL 550, VL 550 |
| Volvo Penta | 550REOZV, TAD 1642 GE |
| MQ Power | 550kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Air filter with replaceable paper insert | ×1 | — | 1000 hr | |
| Fuel filter | 30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Primary, 10 Micron/ Secondary w/Water Separator, 3 Microns | ×2 | 33798 | 1000 hr | Amazon eBay NAPA $24.78 |
| Oil filter | Full-flow disposable spin-on oil filter | ×2 | — | 1000 hr | |
| Battery | 900 Ah | ×2 | — | 1000 hr | |
| Belt | Belt Driven, Centrifugal | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Coolant | 60.0 L | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil | Full-flow oil filter of spin-on type, By-pass oil filter of spin-on type, Oil cooler, side mounted, Low noise oil sump | 48.0 l | — | 600 hr | |
| Spark plug | ×1 | — | 1000 hr |
Common questions
What size generator is the Kohler 5M4030?
The Kohler 5M4030 is rated 550 kW standby (688.0 kVA).
What engine is in the Kohler 5M4030?
The Kohler 5M4030 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine.
What kind of fuel does the Kohler 5M4030 run on?
The Kohler 5M4030 runs on Diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a Kohler 5M4030?
The Volvo Penta TAD1642GE engine in the Kohler 5M4030 has an oil capacity of 42.0 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the Kohler 5M4030?
The Kohler 5M4030 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 prime power rating of the Kohler 5M4030?
The Kohler 5M4030 is rated 500 kW prime (625 kVA), against 550 kW standby.
What voltage does the Kohler 5M4030 produce?
The Kohler 5M4030 is offered in 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 3-phase.
What size battery does the Kohler 5M4030 need?
The Kohler 5M4030 uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 950 CCA, group Two, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator does the Kohler 5M4030 use?
The Kohler 5M4030 uses a 5M4030 alternator.
Which fuel filter part number does the Kohler 5M4030 take?
The Kohler 5M4030 uses fuel filter part number 33798.
Parts
3| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5M4028 | LEAD | 10 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 5M4030 | LEAD | 10 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| 5M4164 | LEAD | 4 | Service 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 25% | 36.9 | 9.8 |
| Prime | 50% | 66.4 | 17.5 |
| Prime | 75% | 98.6 | 26.0 |
| Prime | 100% | 136.0 | 35.9 |
| Standby | 25% | 39.2 | 10.4 |
| Standby | 50% | 72.4 | 19.1 |
| Standby | 75% | 109.1 | 28.8 |
| Standby | 100% | 151.2 | 39.9 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 5 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.