Kohler GMKD700 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD700 generator is listed with standby output of 700 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 9 available voltage configurations, Three phase, rated current of 2429 A, and sound level of 92 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 700 kWVoltage options: 9 configurationsRated current: 2429 ADry weight: 12,346 lb (5,600 kg)

Key specifications

700 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

9 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

2429 A Rated current

12,346 lb (5,600 kg) Dry weight

92 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

25% load

13.4 gal/hr

50% load

25.9 gal/hr

75% load

38.2 gal/hr

100% load

48.1 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 535.7 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.

25% load

40 hr

50% load

20.7 hr

75% load

14 hr

100% load

11.1 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

56.7 kW

Peer average

55.3 kW

46th percentile

Power output

Low 630 kW High 700 kW

Standby

700 kW

Prime

630 kW

How the Kohler GMKD700 compares

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

Standby power

700 kW

13% above avg

61st percentile

Rated current

2,429 A

65% above avg

92nd percentile

Dry weight

12,346 lb

In line with avg

62nd percentile

Sound level

92 dBA

In line with avg

42nd percentile

Standby power700 kW

Low 400 kWAverage 620.7 kWHigh 931 kW

About 13% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 61st percentile for this field.

Rated current2,429 A

Low 778 AAverage 1,472 AHigh 2,363 A

About 65% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 92nd percentile for this field.

Dry weight12,346 lb

Low 7,376 lbAverage 12,378 lbHigh 23,776 lb

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

Sound level92 dBA

Low 76.3 dBAAverage 90 dBAHigh 96 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 42nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity25.62 gal

Low 9.3 galAverage 20.9 galHigh 48.71 gal

About 23% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 61st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	GMKD700
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	700 kW
Prime power	630 kW
Standby kVA	875.0
Voltage options	120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase	Three phase
Rated current	2429 A
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KD18L06
Engine displacement	1, 096 cu in (17.96 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged, Charge Air Cooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	25.6 gal (97 L)
Engine coolant capacity	10.4 gal (39.5 L)
Oil capacity	25.6 gal (97 L)
Coolant capacity	20 gal (75.7 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	APM603, APM802
Alternator	KH02970TO4D (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions	Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight	12, 346 lb (5, 600 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	141.7 × 74.8 × 84.7 in (3600 × 1900 × 2151 mm)
Sound level	92 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery cranking	925 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	2

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	535.7 gal (2, 028 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby	13.4 gal/h (51.0 L/h) @ 25%; 25.9 gal/h (98.0 L/h) @ 50%; 38.2 gal/h (145.0 L/h) @ 75%; 48.1 gal/h (182.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime	12.1 gal/h (46.0 L/h) @ 25%; 21.7 gal/h (82.0 L/h) @ 50%; 31.6 gal/h (120.0 L/h) @ 75%; 42.4 gal/h (160.0 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.