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Kohler 30 RZ Generator Set

The Kohler 30 RZ is a 30 kW (38 kVA) Gasoline standby generator set powered by a Ford CSG-649 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 90 A. It holds about 6 L (1.6 gal) of oil and 20.1 L (5.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 2242×737×1059 mm (88.3×29.0×41.7 in).

30 kW
Standby
300.0 L
Displacement
6.0 L
Oil capacity
4
Document types

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Service parts for the 30 RZ

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required
254471Fuel filter (secondary)$54.34eBay

Hydraulic system

1 required
0-501-01010Hydraulic filterfind

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Specifications

FuelGasoline
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Standby kVA38
Prime power27 kW
Oil capacity6.0 L
Alternator4P5
Voltage options120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current90 A
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity20.1 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2242×737×1059 mm

Engine

Ford CSG-649
Oil capacity6.0 L
Coolant capacity15.0 L
Displacement300.0 L
AspirationNatural Aspiration
Rated speed2600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Ford CSG-649
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterElement, air cleaner254471 Amazon eBay $54.34
Fuel filterSecondary254471 Amazon eBay $54.34
BatteryBCI Group 31 - 950 CCA (after 6-15-88)—
Coolant50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened water28.8 L—
Hydraulic filter100 Mesh (141 Micron), 200 sq. in., reusable wire filter element, Marvel #8810-501-01010250 hr buy
OilEO - per manufacturer recommendation—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler 30 RZ?

The Kohler 30 RZ is rated 30 kW standby (38.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler 30 RZ use?

The Kohler 30 RZ is powered by the Ford CSG-649 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Kohler 30 RZ run on?

The Kohler 30 RZ runs on Gasoline.

How much oil does the Kohler 30 RZ take?

The Ford CSG-649 engine in the Kohler 30 RZ has an oil capacity of 6.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the Kohler 30 RZ?

The Kohler 30 RZ cooling system holds 20.1 liters (5.3 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Kohler 30 RZ?

The Kohler 30 RZ is rated 27 kW prime (34 kVA), against 30 kW standby.

What voltage does the Kohler 30 RZ produce?

The Kohler 30 RZ is offered in 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 120/208 V, 3-phase.

What alternator comes on the Kohler 30 RZ?

The Kohler 30 RZ uses a 4P5 alternator.

What fuel filter fits the Kohler 30 RZ?

The Kohler 30 RZ uses fuel filter part number 254471.

What air filter does the Kohler 30 RZ use?

The Kohler 30 RZ uses air filter part number 254471.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
226881Radiator outlet tube kit1Hose eBay
240976Switch, high temperature 268298 Sender, temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
254471Element, air cleaner1Air filter Amazon eBay $54.34
255264Switch, low water temperature1Sensor Amazon eBay
258276Spark Plugs4Spark plug Amazon eBay
271425Switch, anticipatory low oil pressure1Sensor Amazon eBay $100.79 NAPA $182.69
276206Hose, molded1Hose Amazon eBay
3-333-10040BMC No. 3-333-10040 (Cummins)1Pump drive buy
3-333-10070BMC No. 3-333-10070 (Cummins)1Pump drive buy
501-01010BMC No. 0-501-010101Suction strainer buy
501-01018BMC No. 0-501-010181Return line filter buy
520-00021BMC No. 0-520-000211Pump buy
540-10034BMC No. 3-540-100341Outrigger cylinders buy
540-40043BMC No. 3-540-40043; Tip Section - 3-540-400441Boom extension cylinder buy
540-40047BMC No. 3-540-40047; Tip Section - 3-540-400381Boom extension cylinder buy
540-80025BMC No. 3-540-800251Boom elevating cylinder buy
550-00075BMC No. 0-550-000751Winch and extension control valve buy
550-00080BMC No. 0-550-00080 (Standard 4-spool)1Boom and outrigger control valve buy
550-00081BMC No. 0-550-00081 (Optional 5-spool - Req'd w/opt. Front Winch)1Boom and outrigger control valve buy
552-00013BMC No. 0-552-000131Outrigger cylinder holding valve buy
552-00041BMC No. 0-552-000411Boom elevation cylinder holding valve buy
X-577-41Hose1Hose Amazon eBay
X-797-2Hose, flex1Hose Amazon eBay
0-861-16012BMC No. 0-861-160121Service part / kit buy
2-651-00060WARNING NEVER USE A ROPE CLIP ON LIVE SIDE OF THE LOAD HOIST ROPE. THIS WILL SERIOUSLY WEAKEN THE ROPE. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT FROM THE USE OF A ROPE CLIP ON THE HOIST ROPE.Service part / kit buy
276370Engine Block Heater Service Kit Tank Type 30RZ 120V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
276371Engine Block Heater Service Kit Tank Type 30RZ 240V1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
285127Silencer Industrial I-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
285775Silencer Residential R-M (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
286788Silencer Critical C-BM (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay $129.99
290483Silencer Residential R-BM (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290484Silencer Residential R-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290495Silencer Critical C-M (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
290496Silencer Critical C-N (Table 1)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326222Block Heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326224Block Heater1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326230Installed Block Heater Kit (120V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
326231Installed Block Heater Kit (240V)Service part / kit Amazon eBay
343160Switch, high water temperature1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
345207Switch, vacuum1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
9-340-00030Shim - .040" - Gresen #0458-001Service part / kit buy
9-340-00031Shim - .020" - Gresen #0459-001Service part / kit buy
9-340-00032Shim - .010" - Gresen #0462-001Service part / kit buy
9-340-00070Work Port Relief Valve-Gresen #7460-002-PS-1500-CService part / kit buy
A-258495LP Gas Mixer1Service 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
Prime25%7.572.0
Prime50%9.842.6
Prime75%11.733.1
Prime100%14.763.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — 44923002 kohler 30rz spec sheet (Kohler)Reference — Reinstated Enclosures (Kohler)Parts manual — g260412 (Kohler)Parts manual — pb54 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5543 (Kohler)Parts manual — tp5704 (Kohler)Parts manual — tt563 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5719 (Kohler)Service manual — tp5851 (Kohler)

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Real-unit nameplate
Kohler 30 RZ generator nameplate / data tag

Nameplate from a real Kohler 30 RZ — from a surplusrecord.com listing, 2026. How to read one →

Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Air filter 254471$54.34
Fuel filter (secondary) 254471$54.34
2 priced items$108.68
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