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Kohler KD1500-YF Generator Set

The Kohler KD1500-YF is a 1200 kW (1500 kVA) #2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD45V20 engine. It is available at 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V and 1905/3300 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 180 L (47.6 gal) of oil and 285 L (75.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 4 batteries rated 1110 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 5689×2152×2415 mm (224.0×84.7×95.1 in) and weighs about 12896 kg (28431 lb). An integrated tank holds 5863 L (1548.8 gal).

1200 kW
Standby
44.946 L
Displacement
180.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fuel#2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1200 kW
Standby kVA1500
Prime power1080 kW
ControllerAPM603, APM802
Oil capacity180.0 L
AlternatorKH03850TO4D, KH04590TO4D, KH04920TO4D, KH05641TO4D, KH05740TO4D, KH06721TO4D, KH06810TO4D
Voltage options220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V, 1905/3300 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1110 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity285 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5689×2152×2415 mm
Dry weight12896 kg
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 KD1500-YF?

The Kohler KD1500-YF is rated 1200 kW standby (1500.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler KD1500-YF use?

The Kohler KD1500-YF is powered by the Kohler KD45V20 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler KD1500-YF use?

The Kohler KD1500-YF runs on #2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KD1500-YF?

The Kohler KD45V20 engine in the Kohler KD1500-YF has an oil capacity of 180.0 liters.

What alternator does the Kohler KD1500-YF use?

The Kohler KD1500-YF uses a KH03850TO4D, KH04590TO4D, KH04920TO4D, KH05641TO4D, KH05740TO4D, KH06721TO4D, KH06810TO4D alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%80.021.1
Prime50%145.038.4
Prime75%212.056.1
Prime100%285.075.3
Standby25%86.022.7
Standby50%158.041.6
Standby75%232.061.2
Standby100%309.081.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — g5598 (Kohler)Parts manual — PB155 (Kohler)