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Kohler GMKD1500 Generator Set

The Kohler GMKD1500 is a 1500 kW (1875 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD45V20 engine. It is available at 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 230/400 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V and 2400/4160 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 180 L (47.6 gal) of oil and 278 L (73.4 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 batteries rated 1110 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 5799×2152×2480 mm (228.3×84.7×97.6 in), weighs about 12896 kg (28431 lb) and produces 97 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 5863 L (1548.8 gal).

1500 kW
Standby
44.946 L
Displacement
180.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA1875
Prime power1350 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerAPM603, APM802
Oil capacity180.0 L
AlternatorKH03850TO4D
Voltage options240/416 V, 277/480 V, 230/400 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1110 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity278 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5799×2152×2480 mm
Dry weight12896 kg
Sound level97.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank5863.0 L

Engine

Kohler KD45V20
Oil capacity180.0 L
Coolant capacity143.0 L
Displacement44.946 L
AspirationTurbocharged after-cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD45V20
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filtermain element3000 hr find
Fuel filterPrimary Engine Filter×1330510016 Amazon eBay $55.00 PartsGeek
Oil filter×4230510001250 hr Amazon eBay $48.00 PartsGeek
Beltbattery charging alternator3000 hr find
CoolantSI-OAT or hybrid technology with ethylene glycol143.0 l6000 hr
Oil180.0 l250 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler GMKD1500?

The Kohler GMKD1500 is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler GMKD1500 use?

The Kohler GMKD1500 is powered by the Kohler KD45V20 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler GMKD1500 use?

The Kohler GMKD1500 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler GMKD1500?

The Kohler KD45V20 engine in the Kohler GMKD1500 has an oil capacity of 180.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler GMKD1500 use?

The Kohler GMKD1500 uses a KH03850TO4D alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%119.031.4
Prime50%203.053.6
Prime75%287.075.8
Prime100%371.098.0
Standby25%124.032.8
Standby50%222.058.6
Standby75%316.083.5
Standby100%401.0105.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — g5582 (Kohler)