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Kubota DF972 Generator Set

The Kubota DF972 is a 18.6 kW Gasoline, LPG, Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Kubota DF972-E2 engine. It holds about 3.4 L (0.9 gal) of oil. The set weighs about 72 kg (159 lb).

18 kW
Standby
0.962 L
Displacement
3.4 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the DF972

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

Air intake

1 required
1G657-1101-1Air filtersee priceAmazon

Oil system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelGasoline, LPG, Natural Gas
Standby power18 kW
Oil capacity3.4 L
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity52
Dry weight72 kg

Engine

Kubota DF972-E2
Displacement0.962 L
Aspiration4-cycle Dual Fuel (Gasoline / LPG)
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kubota DF972-E2
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter1G657-1101-11G657-1101-1 Amazon eBay
Fuel filter
Oil filterOIL FILTERHH150-32094 Amazon $69.99 eBay $19.99 KuduParts $17.00
Battery12 V, 52 AH or equivalent
Belt
Coolant
OilBetter than SH Class (API)3.4 L
Spark plugNGK BKR4E

Common questions

What size generator is the Kubota DF972?

The Kubota DF972 is rated 18 kW standby.

What engine does the Kubota DF972 use?

The Kubota DF972 is powered by the Kubota DF972-E2 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Kubota DF972 run on?

The Kubota DF972 runs on Gasoline, LPG, Natural Gas.

Which oil filter part number does the Kubota DF972 take?

The Kubota DF972 uses oil filter part number HH150-32094.

What air filter does the Kubota DF972 use?

The Kubota DF972 uses air filter part number 1G657-1101-1.

Parts

4
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
1G657-1101-1Genuine air cleaner1Air filter Amazon eBay
HH150-32094OIL FILTEROil filter Amazon $69.99 eBay $19.99 KuduParts $17.00
HH150-32430OIL FILTER (NSM)Oil filter Amazon $15.99 Amazon eBay $39.49 eBay $17.99 KuduParts $11.00
EG561-1164-1Genuine inlet pipe1Service 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.

Available documents

Parts manual — Kubota Parts OilFilter EN HR (Kubota)Parts manual — Kubota Parts Oil OilFilter EN HR (Kubota)Parts manual — Kubota Parts Oil OilFilter HR (Kubota)Service manual — Workshop-Manual-WG-DF-DG972 (Kubota)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Oil filter HH150-32094$19.99
1 priced item$19.99