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Kohler KD1250-4 Generator Set

The Kohler KD1250-4 is a 1250 kW (1562 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD36V16-6ANS 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 5179×2452×2480 mm (203.9×96.5×97.6 in), weighs about 11914 kg (26266 lb) 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
7
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1250 kW
Standby kVA1562
Prime power1135 kW
EmissionsTier 4 Final
ControllerAPM603
Oil capacity135.0 L
AlternatorKH03850TO4D
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)5179×2452×2480 mm
Dry weight11914 kg
Sound level97.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank5863.0 L

Engine

Kohler KD36V16-6ANS
Oil capacity135.0 L
Coolant capacity124.0 L
Displacement36.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged, Intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD36V16-6ANS
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterPrimary Engine Filter×1330510016 Amazon eBay $55.00 PartsGeek
Oil filter×4230510001 Amazon eBay $48.00 PartsGeek

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler KD1250-4?

The Kohler KD1250-4 is rated 1250 kW standby (1562.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler KD1250-4 use?

The Kohler KD1250-4 is powered by the Kohler KD36V16-6ANS engine.

What fuel does the Kohler KD1250-4 use?

The Kohler KD1250-4 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KD1250-4?

The Kohler KD36V16-6ANS engine in the Kohler KD1250-4 has an oil capacity of 135.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler KD1250-4 use?

The Kohler KD1250-4 uses a KH03850TO4D alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
300REZXD300 KW L.P./N.G. GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
350EOZCS350 KW DIESEL COMMERCIAL MARINE GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
350REOZJC350 KW DIESEL GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
350REOZJD350 KW DIESEL GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
350REZXD350 KW L.P./N.G. GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
400REOZJC400 KW DIESEL GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
400REOZJD400 KW DIESEL GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
500EOZCS500 KW DIESEL COMMERCIAL MARINE GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
500REOZJC500 KW DIESEL GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
KD1250-41250 KW DIESEL TIER 4 GENSET1Service part / kit PartsGeek
KD1250A1250 kW Diesel Genset1Service part / kit PartsGeek
KG8080 kW L.P./N.G. Genset1Service part / kit PartsGeek
KG80R80 kW L.P./N.G. Genset1Service 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
Prime25%88.023.2
Prime50%153.040.3
Prime75%224.059.3
Prime100%301.079.4
Standby25%94.024.9
Standby50%167.044.1
Standby75%247.065.2
Standby100%334.088.2

Available documents

Brochure — KD800-2500 G6154 (Kohler)case_study — FortHaysCaseStudy (Kohler)Spec sheet — g5614 (Kohler)Reference — FinalGSAPriceListEffective 3-20-2023 (Kohler)Owner's manual — tp7141 (Kohler)Parts manual — kohler consolidated price list (Kohler)Service manual — tp7143