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Kubota WG972-GL-E3 Generator Set

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 is a 17 kW (23.5 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Kubota WG972-GL-E3 engine. It holds about 3.4 L (0.9 gal) of oil. The set weighs about 72 kg (159 lb).

17 kW
Standby
0.96 L
Displacement
3.4 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the WG972-GL-E3

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

Air intake

1 required
9Y1210571GEG0040US0Air filterfind

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

2 required
9Y1210318GEG0030US0Oil filterfind
9Y1210571GEG0030US0Oilfind

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Specifications

Standby power17 kW
Standby kVA23
EmissionsE3
Oil capacity3.4 L
Alternator12V, 150 W
Battery voltage12.0 V
Battery quantity52
Dry weight72 kg

Engine

Kubota WG972-GL-E3
Displacement0.96 L
AspirationWater cooled, 4-cycle
Rated speed3600 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterReplace air cleaner element9Y1210571GEG0040US0365 hr buy
Fuel filterReplace gasoline fuel hose, clamp bands and fuel filter9Y1210571GEG0012US0365 hr PartsGeek $6.98
Oil filterReplace engine oil filter cartridge9Y1210318GEG0030US0200 hr buy
Battery1000 hr
BeltReplace spark plug1000 hr
Coolant
Coolant filterClean water jacket and radiator interior1000 hr
OilChange engine oil and filter3.25 L9Y1210571GEG0030US0200 hr buy
Spark plug1000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kubota WG972-GL-E3?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 is rated 17 kW standby (23.5 kVA).

What engine does the Kubota WG972-GL-E3 use?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 is powered by the Kubota WG972-GL-E3 engine.

What alternator does the Kubota WG972-GL-E3 use?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 uses a 12V, 150 W alternator.

What oil filter fits the Kubota WG972-GL-E3?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 uses oil filter part number 9Y1210318GEG0030US0.

What fuel filter does the Kubota WG972-GL-E3 use?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 uses fuel filter part number 9Y1210571GEG0012US0.

What air filter fits the Kubota WG972-GL-E3?

The Kubota WG972-GL-E3 uses air filter part number 9Y1210571GEG0040US0.

Parts

4model family
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
9Y1210318GEG0030US0KUBOTA genuine filter or its equivalentOil filter buy
9Y1210571GEG0012US0Gasoline Fuel Hose, Clamp Bands and Fuel FilterFuel filter PartsGeek $6.98
9Y1210571GEG0030US0Engine OilOil buy
9Y1210571GEG0040US0Air Cleaner ElementAir filter buy

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Engine spec — 92 pdf 1 (Kubota)Service manual — Kubota-Service-Manual-2011-WG972 (Kubota)Service manual — WG972 E3 Workshop Manual 9Y111-05710 (Kubota)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 9Y1210571GEG0012US0$6.98
1 priced item$6.98