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Kohler KD1250 Generator Set

The Kohler KD1250 is a 1250 kW (1562 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD36V16 engine. It is available at 230/400 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V and 2400/4160 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 135 L (35.7 gal) of oil and 265 L (70.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 batteries rated 1110 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 5291×2184×2480 mm (208.3×86.0×97.6 in) and produces 97 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 5863 L (1548.8 gal).

1250 kW
Standby
36.0 L
Displacement
135.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1250 kW
Standby kVA1562
Prime power1120 kW
EmissionsEPA-certified
ControllerAPM603, APM802
Oil capacity135.0 L
AlternatorKH03850TO4D, KH04590TO4D, KH04830TO4D, KH05520TO4D, KH05641TO4D, KH06721TO4D, KH06810TO4D
Voltage options230/400 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1110 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity265 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5291×2184×2480 mm
Sound level97.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank5863.0 L

Engine

Kohler KD36V16
Oil capacity135.0 L
Coolant capacity235.0 L
Displacement36.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged, Intercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD36V16
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterOuterGM69997 PartsGeek
Fuel filterPrimary fuel filter×11000 hr find
Fuel filterSecondary230510004 Amazon eBay $40.00 PartsGeek
Oil filterWith Category 3 oil (Standard)×41000 hr find
BeltV-ribbed belt for battery charging alternator (PRP / COP)4000 hr find
CoolantBASF GLYSANTIN G40 (With analysis extension)124.0 l8000 hr
OilLubricant Category 3 (Standard)150.0 l1000 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler KD1250?

The Kohler KD1250 is rated 1250 kW standby (1562.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler KD1250 use?

The Kohler KD1250 is powered by the Kohler KD36V16 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler KD1250 use?

The Kohler KD1250 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KD1250?

The Kohler KD36V16 engine in the Kohler KD1250 has an oil capacity of 135.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler KD1250 use?

The Kohler KD1250 uses a KH03850TO4D, KH04590TO4D, KH04830TO4D, KH05520TO4D, KH05641TO4D, KH06721TO4D, KH06810TO4D alternator.

Parts

8
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
230610585Crankshaft sealing1Seal PartsGeek
230611969Fuel filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
230612306Fuel lines1Hose PartsGeek
230612344High pressure pump w. fastening2Pump PartsGeek
230612372Injection lines1Hose PartsGeek
230612373Injector with fastening16Injector PartsGeek
230612377Leak oil line add-on1Hose PartsGeek
230612379Lube oil pump with fastening1Pump PartsGeek

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%95.025.1
Prime50%164.043.3
Prime75%233.061.6
Prime100%293.077.4
Standby25%105.027.7
Standby50%181.047.8
Standby75%256.067.6
Standby100%322.085.1

Available documents

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