Kohler GMKD3500 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD3500 generator is listed with standby output of 3500 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 99 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 3500 kWVoltage options: 7 configurations

Key specifications

3500 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

7 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

99 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

78 gal/hr

50% load

137.2 gal/hr

75% load

198.8 gal/hr

100% load

241.8 gal/hr

Power output

Low 3,180 kW High 3,500 kW

Standby

3,500 kW

Prime

3,180 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

3,500 kWStandby

99 dBASound

How the Kohler GMKD3500 compares

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

Standby power

3,500 kW

80% above avg

97th percentile

Sound level

99 dBA

In line with avg

83rd percentile

Oil capacity

184.92 gal

182% above avg

99th percentile

Standby power3,500 kW

Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,949.6 kWHigh 3,480 kW

About 80% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 97th percentile for this field.

Sound level99 dBA

Low 87.2 dBAAverage 96.5 dBAHigh 99 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 83rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity184.92 gal

Low 25.87 galAverage 65.49 galHigh 110.95 gal

About 182% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	GMKD3500
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	3500 kW
Prime power	3180 kW
Standby kVA	4375.0
Voltage options	2400/4160 V, 3810/6600 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase	Three phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KD103V20
Engine displacement	6, 285 cu in (103 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged, Intercooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	184.9 gal (700 L)
Engine coolant capacity	105.7 gal (400 L)
Oil capacity	184.9 gal (700 L)
Coolant capacity	321.5 gal (1, 217 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	APM603, APM802
Alternator	KH07632TO4D, KH09370TO4D, KH10171TO4D, KH08590TO4D, KH09390TO4D (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions	Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dimensions (L × W × H)	325.3 × 124.9 × 135.9 in (8263 × 3172 × 3451 mm)
Sound level	99 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery cranking	1110 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	4

Fuel consumption

Standby	78.0 gal/h (295.0 L/h) @ 25%; 137.2 gal/h (519.0 L/h) @ 50%; 198.8 gal/h (753.0 L/h) @ 75%; 241.8 gal/h (915.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime	72.5 gal/h (274.0 L/h) @ 25%; 125.8 gal/h (476.0 L/h) @ 50%; 178.4 gal/h (675.0 L/h) @ 75%; 219.8 gal/h (832.0 L/h) @ 100%

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