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Kohler GMKD2000 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD2000 generator is listed with standby output of 2000 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 9 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 2000 kWVoltage options: 9 configurations

Key specifications

2000 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
9 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

Charts are shown only when this model has enough usable source data.

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

49.1 gal/hr

50% load

81.3 gal/hr

75% load

114.3 gal/hr

100% load

149.1 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 2,265.8 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
25% load

46.1 hr

50% load

27.9 hr

75% load

19.8 hr

100% load

15.2 hr

Power output
Low 1,810 kW High 2,000 kW
Standby

2,000 kW

Prime

1,810 kW

How the Kohler GMKD2000 compares

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

Standby power
2,000 kW
In line with avg
56th percentile
Oil capacity
88.5 gal
35% above avg
78th percentile
Standby power2,000 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,949.6 kWHigh 3,480 kW

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity88.5 gal
Low 25.87 galAverage 65.49 galHigh 110.95 gal

About 35% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 78th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model GMKD2000
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 2000 kW
Prime power 1810 kW
Standby kVA 2500.0
Voltage options 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 3810/6600 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kohler KD62V12
Engine displacement 3, 783 cu in (62 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged, Intercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 88.5 gal (335 L)
Engine coolant capacity 94 gal (356 L)
Oil capacity 88.5 gal (335 L)
Coolant capacity 169.9 gal (643 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller APM603, APM802
Alternator KH07770TO4D, KH08430TO4D, KH06220TO4D, KH07000TO4D, KH07080TO4D, KH07630TO4D, KH09270TO4D
Emissions Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dimensions (L × W × H) 273.9 × 114.8 × 130 in (6958 × 2915 × 3301 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking 1110 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 4

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 2, 265.8 gal (8, 577 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 49.1 gal/h (186.0 L/h) @ 25%; 81.3 gal/h (308.0 L/h) @ 50%; 114.3 gal/h (433.0 L/h) @ 75%; 149.1 gal/h (564.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 45.5 gal/h (172.0 L/h) @ 25%; 75.8 gal/h (287.0 L/h) @ 50%; 106.0 gal/h (401.0 L/h) @ 75%; 136.3 gal/h (516.0 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Oil filter Part number: 230510002
Fuel filter Part number: 230510004

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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