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Kohler 5M4270 Generator Set

The Kohler 5M4270 is a 505 kW (631 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B engine. It is available at 220/380 V, 240/416 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 542 A. It holds about 10 L (2.6 gal) of oil and 10 L (2.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-Not specified battery at 12 V. The set measures Not specified×Not specified×Not specified mm (None×None×None in), weighs about Not specified kg (None lb) and produces Not specified dBA at Not specified m. An integrated tank holds Not specified L (None gal), roughly Not specified hours of runtime. The same TAD1641GE-B engine also powers generator sets from MTU.

505 kW
Standby
16.12 L
Displacement
10.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power505 kW
Standby kVA631
Prime power450 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerAvailable
Oil capacity10.0 L
AlternatorKohler 5M4270
Voltage options220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V
Phase3
Rated current542 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker542 A
Battery groupNot specified
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity10 L
Max ambient40 °C
Tank runtimeNot specified hr

Engine

Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B
Oil capacity48.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement16.12 L
Aspiration4-cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 5M4270?

The Kohler 5M4270 is rated 505 kW standby (631.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler 5M4270 use?

The Kohler 5M4270 is powered by the Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 5M4270 use?

The Kohler 5M4270 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler 5M4270?

The Volvo Penta TAD1641GE-B engine in the Kohler 5M4270 has an oil capacity of 48.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler 5M4270 use?

The Kohler 5M4270 uses a Kohler 5M4270 alternator.

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
5M4162LEAD4Service 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
Prime100%110.43899.0
Standby100%110.43899.0

Available documents

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