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Kohler GMKD1000 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD1000 generator is listed with standby output of 1000 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and sound level of 96 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 1000 kW

Key specifications

1000 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
96 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

22.2 gal/hr

50% load

38.6 gal/hr

75% load

55.3 gal/hr

100% load

70.9 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 918 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
25% load

41.4 hr

50% load

23.8 hr

75% load

16.6 hr

100% load

12.9 hr

Power output
Low 900 kW High 1,000 kW
Standby

1,000 kW

Prime

900 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
1,000 kWStandby
96 dBASound

How the Kohler GMKD1000 compares

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

Standby power
1,000 kW
49% below avg
3rd percentile
Sound level
96 dBA
In line with avg
20th percentile
Oil capacity
26.68 gal
59% below avg
3rd percentile
Standby power1,000 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,949.6 kWHigh 3,480 kW

About 49% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 3rd percentile for this field.

Sound level96 dBA
Low 87.2 dBAAverage 96.5 dBAHigh 99 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 20th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity26.68 gal
Low 25.87 galAverage 65.49 galHigh 110.95 gal

About 59% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 3rd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model GMKD1000
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 1000 kW
Prime power 900 kW
Standby kVA 1250.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kohler KD27V12
Engine displacement 1, 646 cu in (26.967 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocompresor
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 26.6 gal (100.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 14.4 gal (54.5 L)
Oil capacity 26.7 gal (101 L)
Coolant capacity 32.5 gal (123 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller APM603, APM802
Alternator KH04070TO4D
Emissions Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dimensions (L × W × H) 166.3 × 78.2 × 86.6 in (4224 × 1986 × 2200 mm)
Sound level 96 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery cranking 1110 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 2

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 918 gal (3, 475 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 22.2 gal/h (84.0 L/h) @ 25%; 38.6 gal/h (146.0 L/h) @ 50%; 55.3 gal/h (209.0 L/h) @ 75%; 70.9 gal/h (269.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 20.8 gal/h (79.0 L/h) @ 25%; 35.6 gal/h (135.0 L/h) @ 50%; 50.4 gal/h (191.0 L/h) @ 75%; 65.3 gal/h (247.0 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: ACEA E4/E7/E6/E9; Capacity: 101.0 l
Oil filter Part number: 230510001; Specification: Cartridge; Capacity: ×2
Fuel filter Part number: 330510016; Specification: Primary Engine Filter; Capacity: ×1
Coolant Interval: 6000 hr; Specification: BASF GLYSANTIN G40/G48; Capacity: 55.0 l
Belt Interval: 4000 hr; Specification: Belt for water pump and battery charging alternator

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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