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Kohler GMKD900 Generator Set

The Kohler GMKD900 is a 900 kW (1125 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD27V12 engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 27 L (7.1 gal) of oil and 123 L (32.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 batteries rated 1110 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 4181×1986×2200 mm (164.6×78.2×86.6 in), weighs about 7770 kg (17130 lb) and produces 96 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 3475 L (918.0 gal).

900 kW
Standby
27.0 L
Displacement
27.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the GMKD900

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
330510016Fuel filter (primary)$33.15eBay

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power900 kW
Standby kVA1125
Prime power810 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerAPM603, APM802
Oil capacity27.0 L
AlternatorKH03450TO4D
Voltage options120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1110 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity123.0 L
Engine jacket water55.0 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4181×1986×2200 mm
Dry weight7770 kg
Sound level96.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank3475.0 L

Engine

Kohler KD27V12
Oil capacity27.0 L
Coolant capacity27.0 L
Displacement27.0 L
AspirationExhaust gas turbocharger (charge air cooled)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD27V12
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterStandard130000028-S1500 hr Amazon eBay
Fuel filterPrimary Engine Filter×1330510016 Amazon eBay $33.15 NAPA $127.04
Oil filterCartridge×2230510001 Amazon eBay $40.80 NAPA $117.18
BatteryDusty Environment—1500 hr
BeltBelt for water pump and battery charging alternator—4000 hr
CoolantBASF GLYSANTIN G40/G4855.0 l—6000 hr
OilACEA E4/E7/E6/E9101.0 l—500 hr
Spark plugDusty Environment—1500 hr

Common questions

How many kW is the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 is rated 900 kW standby (1125.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 is powered by the Kohler KD27V12 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler GMKD900 use?

The Kohler GMKD900 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler KD27V12 engine in the Kohler GMKD900 has an oil capacity of 27.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Kohler GMKD900 hold?

The Kohler GMKD900 cooling system holds 123 liters (32.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 is rated 810 kW prime (1012 kVA), against 900 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 is rated at 96.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 has a dry weight of 7770 kg (17129 lb).

What size fuel tank does the Kohler GMKD900 have?

The Kohler GMKD900 has a 3475 liter (918 US gallon) fuel tank.

What voltage does the Kohler GMKD900 produce?

The Kohler GMKD900 is offered in 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 3-phase.

What size battery does the Kohler GMKD900 need?

The Kohler GMKD900 uses 2 batteryies, 12 V each, 1110 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 uses a KH03450TO4D alternator.

What oil filter fits the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 uses oil filter part number 230510001.

What fuel filter fits the Kohler GMKD900?

The Kohler GMKD900 uses fuel filter part number 330510016.

Which air filter part number does the Kohler GMKD900 take?

The Kohler GMKD900 uses air filter part number 130000028-S.

Parts

18
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
12690422Manguera de evacuación recta1Hose Amazon eBay
12690423Manguera de evacuación de 90°1Hose Amazon eBay
0524072Extractor de percusión1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
0528470Perno de montaje M16x1802Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10020852Herramienta de montaje para conductos de alta presión, ancho de boca 171Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10023839Dispositivo de ángulo de giro para accionamiento de 1/2"1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10123791Accionamiento manual1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10148425Punta de repuesto de la herramienta de montaje para inyector [10153847]Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10153847Centrador auxiliar1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10289118Herramienta de montaje para conductos de alta presión, ancho de boca 191Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10815480Dispositivo de elevación1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
11171015Herramienta de montaje para conductos de alta presión, ancho de boca 22 / 3/8"1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
11213360Pieza corredera en T para el dispositivo de elevación [10815480]1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
11355589Herramienta de desmontaje para el inyector1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
12440945Adaptador1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
12450696Etiqueta colganteService part / kit Amazon eBay
230612803Fuel Line Replacement Kit1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
7014716Herramientas Torx1Service 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

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%73.019.2
Prime50%124.032.7
Prime75%175.046.2
Prime100%226.059.8
Standby25%76.020.1
Standby50%135.035.7
Standby75%192.050.8
Standby100%245.064.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — g5579 (Kohler)Spec sheet — g5595 (Kohler)

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 330510016$33.15
Oil filter 230510001$40.80
2 priced items$73.95
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