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Kohler 70 RZ Generator Set

The Kohler 70 RZ is a 60 kW (75 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Ford LSG-875 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 210 A. It holds about 8.5 L (2.2 gal) of oil and 26.1 L (6.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 battery rated 630 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 2242×864×1108 mm (88.3×34.0×43.6 in) and weighs about 950 kg (2094 lb). The same LSG-875 engine also powers generator sets from Ford, Olympian and Spectrum.

60 kW
Standby
7.538 L
Displacement
8.5 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power60 kW
Standby kVA75
Prime power55 kW
Oil capacity8.5 L
Alternator4S7 (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current210 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking630 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity26.1 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2242×864×1108 mm
Dry weight950 kg

Engine

Ford LSG-875
Oil capacity7.6 L
Coolant capacity15.1 L
Displacement7.538 L
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed1800 rpm

Same engine, other brands

3 brands

The Ford LSG-875 in this set also powers 6 generator sets sold under 3 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
FordENA, ENB
OlympianG60F1, G75F1
Spectrum50GS50, 50GS60

Maintenance & consumables

for the Ford LSG-875
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—69 hr
Fuel filter—
Oil filterCartridge×1—69 hr
Battery—
Belt—69 hr
Coolant28.8—
Oil9.0—
Spark plug—69 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 70 RZ?

The Kohler 70 RZ is rated 60 kW standby (75.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Kohler 70 RZ?

The Kohler 70 RZ is powered by the Ford LSG-875 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler 70 RZ use?

The Kohler 70 RZ runs on Natural Gas.

What's the oil capacity on a Kohler 70 RZ?

The Ford LSG-875 engine in the Kohler 70 RZ has an oil capacity of 7.6 liters.

How much coolant does the Kohler 70 RZ hold?

The Kohler 70 RZ cooling system holds 26.1 liters (6.9 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Kohler 70 RZ?

The Kohler 70 RZ is rated 55 kW prime (69 kVA), against 60 kW standby.

How much does the Kohler 70 RZ weigh?

The Kohler 70 RZ has a dry weight of 950 kg (2094 lb).

What voltage does the Kohler 70 RZ produce?

The Kohler 70 RZ is offered in 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V, 3-phase.

What size battery does the Kohler 70 RZ need?

The Kohler 70 RZ uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 630 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator comes on the Kohler 70 RZ?

The Kohler 70 RZ uses a 4S7 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
241481Switch, high temperature 268298 Sender, water temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
255264Switch, low water temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
255913Switch, pressure1Sensor Amazon eBay
271425Switch, anticipatory low oil pressure1Sensor Amazon eBay $100.79 NAPA $182.69
276206Hose, molded1Hose Amazon eBay
952-696Gasket1Gasket Amazon eBay
X-309-16Clamp, hose2Hose Amazon eBay
X-380-1Connector, 1/8NPT x 1/4 in. ID hose1Hose Amazon eBay
X-386-56Fuel line, flexible1Hose Amazon eBay
X-577-6Hose, 5/8 ID x 112Hose Amazon eBay
X-797-1Hose, flex1Hose Amazon eBay
X-797-11Hose, flex1Hose Amazon eBay
X-797-2Hose, flex1Hose Amazon eBay
276378Installed Block Heater Kit / Interim Kit (120V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
276379Installed Block Heater Kit / Interim Kit (240V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay $104.79
276691Block Heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
276692Block Heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
285054Silencer Residential R-M (Table 3)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $79.70
285086Silencer Industrial I-N (Table 3)1Service 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 $129.99
290483Silencer Residential R-BM (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290484Silencer Residential R-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290485Silencer Residential R-BM (Table 3)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290486Silencer Residential R-N (Table 3)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290489Silencer Critical C-M (Table 3)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290490Silencer Critical C-N (Table 3)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
326174Installed Block Heater Kit (120V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326175Installed Block Heater Kit (240V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326234Block HeaterService part / kit Amazon eBay
326235Block HeaterService part / kit Amazon eBay
326279Changeover KitService part / kit Amazon eBay
326280Changeover KitService part / kit Amazon eBay
952-048Pipe Plug 3/8 - 18 x .42 socket hex1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-234Bolt - 5/16 - 18 x .8751Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-486Dowel - 1/2 x 1.001Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-539Bolt - 5/16 - 18 x 2.001Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-553Plug - Oil Passage In Block - 1/4 NPT1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-554Plug - Water Drain - 1/4 NPT - Brass1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-556Dowel1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-561Plug - .060 O/S1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-563Plug - 5/8 - 181Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-569Plug - Camshaft Rear Bearing - Standard1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-570Plug - Camshaft Rear Bearing - .060 O/S1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-577Pointer1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-596Plug - 1.50 Cup1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-688Cover1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
952-689Block1Service 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.

Available documents

Spec sheet — Kohler-70RZ-spec-sheet (Kohler)Parts manual — pb54 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5614 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5704 (Kohler)Parts manual — tt563 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5719 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5851 (Kohler)Service manual — tt739 (Kohler)

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