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Kohler 30 REOZK4 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler 30 REOZK4 generator is listed with standby output of 30 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 67 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 30 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 3,080 lb (1,397 kg)

Key specifications

30 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
4 configurations Voltage options
3,080 lb (1,397 kg) Dry weight
67 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level
60 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
25% load

0.8 gal/hr

50% load

1.4 gal/hr

75% load

2.1 gal/hr

100% load

2.8 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 77.4 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
25% load

96.8 hr

50% load

55.3 hr

75% load

36.9 hr

100% load

27.6 hr

Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight versus similar-output Kohler models.
This model

9.7 kW

Peer average

24.9 kW

2nd percentile
Power output
Low 28 kW High 30 kW
Standby

30 kW

Prime

28 kW

How the Kohler 30 REOZK4 compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power
30 kW
27% below avg
9th percentile
Dry weight
3,080 lb
54% above avg
88th percentile
Sound level
67 dBA
In line with avg
45th percentile
Oil capacity
2.3 gal
9% below avg
48th percentile
Standby power30 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW

About 27% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 9th percentile for this field.

Dry weight3,080 lb
Low 657 lbAverage 1,994 lbHigh 4,385 lb

About 54% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 88th percentile for this field.

Sound level67 dBA
Low 57 dBAAverage 66.3 dBAHigh 76.6 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 45th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.3 gal
Low 1.09 galAverage 2.52 galHigh 4.12 gal

About 9% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 48th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model 30 REOZK4
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 30 kW
Prime power 28 kW
Standby kVA 37.0
Voltage options 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kohler KDI 1903 TCR
Engine displacement 116 cu in (1.9 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 2.22 gal (8.4 L)
Engine coolant capacity 4.54 gal (17.2 L)
Oil capacity 2.3 gal (8.7 L)
Coolant capacity 4.54 gal (17.2 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller Decision-Maker 3500
Alternator Kohler 4D5.6
Emissions Tier 4 Final

Physical specifications

Dry weight 3, 080 lb (1, 397 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 86.9 × 40 × 63.9 in (2206 × 1016 × 1622 mm)
Sound level 67 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery cranking 950 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 1

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 77.4 gal (293 L)
Tank runtime 24 hr

Fuel consumption

Standby 0.8 gal/h (3.1 L/h) @ 25%; 1.4 gal/h (5.4 L/h) @ 50%; 2.1 gal/h (7.8 L/h) @ 75%; 2.8 gal/h (10.5 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 0.8 gal/h (2.9 L/h) @ 25%; 1.3 gal/h (5.0 L/h) @ 50%; 1.9 gal/h (7.3 L/h) @ 75%; 2.6 gal/h (9.8 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 50 hr; Specification: standby
Oil filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: standby
Fuel filter Interval: 250 hr; Specification: standby
Air filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Replace cartridges B and G when dirty, clean the inside components A and D with a damp cloth.
Coolant Interval: 10 hr; Specification: standby

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Kohler North America generator website.

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