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Kohler KD1000 Generator Set

The Kohler KD1000 is a 1000 kW (1250 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Kohler KD27V12 engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1504 A. It holds about 79 L (20.9 gal) of oil and 113 L (29.9 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 2 batteries rated 1110 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 4181×1986×2100 mm (164.6×78.2×82.7 in), weighs about 22452 kg (49498 lb) and produces 96 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 3475 L (918.0 gal), roughly 24 hours of runtime.

1000 kW
Standby
26.967 L
Displacement
79.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1250
Prime power727 kW
EmissionsTier 2 EPA-certified for Stationary Emergency Applications
ControllerAPM603, APM802, M80 TELYS APM802
Oil capacity79.0 L
Voltage options120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current1504 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1110 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity113 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4181×1986×2100 mm
Dry weight5950 kg
Sound level96.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank3475.0 L
Tank runtime24 hr

Engine

Kohler KD27V12
Oil capacity100.7 L
Coolant capacity54.5 L
Displacement26.967 L
AspirationTurbocompresor
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Kohler KD27V12
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter find
Fuel filterPrimary Engine Filter×1330510016 Amazon eBay $55.00
Oil filter×2230510001 Amazon eBay $48.00
Belt find
Coolant filter find
Oil

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Kohler KD1000?

The Kohler KD1000 is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine does the Kohler KD1000 use?

The Kohler KD1000 is powered by the Kohler KD27V12 engine.

What fuel does the Kohler KD1000 use?

The Kohler KD1000 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Kohler KD1000?

The Kohler KD27V12 engine in the Kohler KD1000 has an oil capacity of 100.7 liters.

Troubleshooting

1

Fault codes

CodeMeaning
M3.212APM INTERNAL power BATTERY WARNING

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

21
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
12690422tubo de evacuación1Hose buy
12690423tubo de evacuación1Hose buy
0524072Herramienta de desmontaje1Service part / kit buy
0528470Perno de montaje M16x1802Service part / kit buy
10020852Llave tubular (ancho de boca 17 mm)1Service part / kit buy
10023839dispositivo de ángulo de giro1Service part / kit buy
10123791Dispositivo de giro1Service part / kit buy
10148425Punta de repuesto de la herramienta de montaje para inyector [10153847]Service part / kit buy
10153847Herramienta de montaje para el inyector1Service part / kit buy
10289118Llave tubular (ancho de boca 19 mm)1Service part / kit buy
10815480Dispositivo de elevación1Service part / kit buy
11171015Herramienta de montaje para conductos de alta presión, ancho de boca 22 / 3/8"1Service part / kit buy
11213360Pieza corredera en T para el dispositivo de elevación [10815480]1Service part / kit buy
11355589Herramienta especial1Service part / kit buy
12440945Adaptador para la conducto de inyección1Service part / kit buy
12450696Etiqueta colganteService part / kit buy
7014716Herramientas Torx1Service part / kit buy
PA-354880Exhaust Silencer, Critical2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
PA-354898Exhaust Silencer, Critical1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
PA-354905Exhaust Silencer, Hospital2Service part / kit Amazon eBay
PA-354912Exhaust Silencer, Hospital1Service 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
Prime295.0
Prime25%55.014.5
Prime50%101.026.7
Prime75%148.039.1
Prime100%202.053.5
Standby202.4
Standby25%60.015.8
Standby50%111.029.3
Standby75%163.043.1
Standby100%221.058.5

Available documents

BrochureSpec sheetReferenceParts manualWiring diagram

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