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Kohler GMKD750 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler GMKD750 generator is listed with standby output of 750 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 9 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 93 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 750 kWVoltage options: 9 configurationsDry weight: 12,875 lb (5,840 kg)

Key specifications

750 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
9 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
12,875 lb (5,840 kg) Dry weight
93 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

13.9 gal/hr

50% load

27 gal/hr

75% load

39.8 gal/hr

100% load

49.7 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 535.7 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
25% load

38.5 hr

50% load

19.8 hr

75% load

13.5 hr

100% load

10.8 hr

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

58.3 kW

Peer average

55.3 kW

54th percentile
Power output
Low 680 kW High 750 kW
Standby

750 kW

Prime

680 kW

How the Kohler GMKD750 compares

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

Standby power
750 kW
21% above avg
70th percentile
Dry weight
12,875 lb
4% above avg
71st percentile
Sound level
93 dBA
3% above avg
58th percentile
Oil capacity
25.62 gal
23% above avg
61st percentile
Standby power750 kW
Low 400 kWAverage 620.7 kWHigh 931 kW

About 21% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.

Dry weight12,875 lb
Low 7,376 lbAverage 12,378 lbHigh 23,776 lb

About 4% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 71st percentile for this field.

Sound level93 dBA
Low 76.3 dBAAverage 90 dBAHigh 96 dBA

About 3% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 58th 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 GMKD750
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 750 kW
Prime power 680 kW
Standby kVA 935.0
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
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, KH03450TO4D (4-pole, Class H insulation)
Emissions Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 12, 875 lb (5, 840 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 141.7 × 74.8 × 84.7 in (3600 × 1900 × 2151 mm)
Sound level 93 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 13.9 gal/h (52.0 L/h) @ 25%; 27.0 gal/h (102.0 L/h) @ 50%; 39.8 gal/h (151.0 L/h) @ 75%; 49.7 gal/h (188.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 12.5 gal/h (47.0 L/h) @ 25%; 22.3 gal/h (85.0 L/h) @ 50%; 32.8 gal/h (124.0 L/h) @ 75%; 44.2 gal/h (167.0 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.

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