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Kohler GMKD2250 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD2250 generator is listed with standby output of 2250 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 2250 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 59,598 lb (27,033 kg)

Key specifications

2250 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
4 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
59,598 lb (27,033 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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

55.4 gal/hr

50% load

95.2 gal/hr

75% load

136.9 gal/hr

100% load

167.1 gal/hr

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

40.9 hr

50% load

23.8 hr

75% load

16.6 hr

100% load

13.6 hr

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

37.8 kW

Peer average

51.6 kW

2nd percentile
Power output
Low 2,040 kW High 2,250 kW
Standby

2,250 kW

Prime

2,040 kW

How the Kohler GMKD2250 compares

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

Standby power
2,250 kW
15% above avg
69th percentile
Dry weight
59,598 lb
76% above avg
98th percentile
Oil capacity
88.5 gal
35% above avg
78th percentile
Standby power2,250 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,949.6 kWHigh 3,480 kW

About 15% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 69th percentile for this field.

Dry weight59,598 lb
Low 16,766 lbAverage 33,893 lbHigh 56,100 lb

About 76% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 98th 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 GMKD2250
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 2250 kW
Prime power 2040 kW
Standby kVA 2812.0
Voltage options 220/380 V, 240/415 V, 1905/3300 V, 6350/1100 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
Emissions Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 59, 598 lb (27, 033 kg)
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 55.4 gal/h (210.0 L/h) @ 25%; 95.2 gal/h (360.0 L/h) @ 50%; 136.9 gal/h (518.0 L/h) @ 75%; 167.1 gal/h (632.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 53.7 gal/h (203.0 L/h) @ 25%; 87.9 gal/h (333.0 L/h) @ 50%; 122.2 gal/h (463.0 L/h) @ 75%; 156.5 gal/h (592.0 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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