The Kohler 16.5EFORD generator is listed with standby output of 16 kW, Diesel fuel, and 60 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz
Standby power: 16 kW
Key specifications
16 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
60 Hz Frequency
Useful generator charts
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Estimated fuel consumption by load
Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel models; not a manufacturer-rated curve.
25% load
0.47 gal/hr
50% load
0.74 gal/hr
75% load
1.05 gal/hr
100% load
1.36 gal/hr
How the Kohler 16.5EFORD compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
16 kW
23% below avg
19th percentile
Oil capacity
1.53 gal
15% below avg
36th percentile
Standby power16 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW
About 23% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 19th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity1.53 gal
Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal
About 15% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 36th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Kohler |
|---|---|
| Model | 16.5EFORD |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 16 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 16.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Yanmar 4TNV84T |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 122 cu in (1.995 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | turbocharged |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.53 gal (5.8 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 2.46 gal (9.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.53 gal (5.8 L) |
| Controller | ADC 2100 |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
Fuel consumption
| Row | 0.73 gal/h (2.8 L/h) @ 25%; 1.07 gal/h (4.1 L/h) @ 50%; 1.49 gal/h (5.6 L/h) @ 75%; 1.93 gal/h (7.3 L/h) @ 100% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Oil filter | Part number: 3031130 |
|---|---|
| Fuel filter | Part number: 3031131 |
| Air filter | Specification: Dry-type replaceable element air-cleaner |
| Belt | Specification: Belt driven charging alternator |
Estimated fuel consumption
| 25% load | 0.47 gal/hr (1.8 L/hr) |
|---|---|
| 50% load | 0.74 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr) |
| 75% load | 1.05 gal/hr (4 L/hr) |
| 100% load | 1.36 gal/hr (5.1 L/hr) |
Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel generator curves using rated output, engine displacement, engine speed and aspiration where available. These are not manufacturer-rated values.
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.