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Kohler KD27V12 Generator Set

The Kohler KD27V12 is a 644 kW (800 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD27V12 engine. It is available at 400 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 1136 A. It holds about 27 L (7.1 gal) of oil and 27 L (7.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-427 battery at 400 V. The set measures 1343×2022×1356 mm (52.9×79.6×53.4 in), weighs about 27 kg (60 lb) and produces 77 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 500 L (132.1 gal), roughly 110 hours of runtime.

644 kW
Standby
27.0 L
Displacement
27.0 L
Oil capacity
7
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Service parts for the KD27V12

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

2 required
330510016Fuel filter (primary)$33.15eBay
130000009-SFuel filter (secondary)see priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required
130000001-SOil filtersee priceAmazon

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power644 kW
Standby kVA800
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerECU
Oil capacity27.0 L
AlternatorKD27V12
Voltage options400 V
Phase3
Rated current1136 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1136 A
Battery groupM427
Battery voltage400 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity27 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1343×2022×1356 mm
Dry weight27 kg
Sound level77.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank500.0 L
Tank runtime110 hr

Engine

Kohler KD27V12
Oil capacity27.0 L
Coolant capacity27.0 L
Displacement27.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged, 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 $99.99 eBay $33.15
Fuel filterSecondary130000009-S Amazon eBay
Oil filter130000001-S Amazon eBay
BatteryDusty Environment1500 hr
BeltBelt for water pump and battery charging alternator4000 hr
CoolantBASF GLYSANTIN G40/G4855.0 l6000 hr
OilACEA E4/E7/E6/E9101.0 l500 hr
Spark plugDusty Environment1500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler KD27V12?

The Kohler KD27V12 is rated 644 kW standby (800.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Kohler KD27V12?

The Kohler KD27V12 is powered by the Kohler KD27V12 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Kohler KD27V12 run on?

The Kohler KD27V12 runs on Diesel.

How much oil does the Kohler KD27V12 take?

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

Which alternator is fitted to the Kohler KD27V12?

The Kohler KD27V12 uses a KD27V12 alternator.

What oil filter does the Kohler KD27V12 use?

The Kohler KD27V12 uses oil filter part number 130000001-S.

Which fuel filter part number does the Kohler KD27V12 take?

The Kohler KD27V12 uses fuel filter part numbers 330510016, 130000009-S.

What air filter fits the Kohler KD27V12?

The Kohler KD27V12 uses air filter part number 130000028-S.

Parts

59
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
10305000145-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA61Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305000145-KA71Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA61Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305001400-KA71Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA61Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305002800-KA71Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA61Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003501-KA71Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA61Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305003601-KA71Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA11Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA21Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA31Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA41Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA51Service part / kit Amazon eBay
10305004001-KA61Service 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
Prime50%190.069.8
Prime75%191.069.9
Prime100%223.079.3
Standby50%110.039.3
Standby75%121.043.1
Standby100%130.046.3

Available documents

Engine spec — kd series data kd27v12 (Kohler)Spec sheet — KD-product-range-brochure (Kohler)Operator's manual — 33521029401 (Kohler)Operator's manual — 33521030901 (Kohler)Reference — adv8868 (Kohler)Owner's manual — 33521029301 (Kohler)Owner's manual — 33521029501 (Kohler)Owner's manual — 33521033501 5 1-ES (Kohler)Parts manual — KD Series Quicksheet Filters (Kohler)Parts manual — tp7052 (Kohler)Service manual — 33525087601 (Kohler)Service manual — 33525087701 (Kohler)Service manual — 33525087801 (Kohler)Service manual — 33525090101 (Kohler)Service manual — sb782c19a - Fuel Line Replacement (Kohler)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) 330510016$33.15
1 priced item$33.15
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