Kohler K17 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler K17 generator is listed with standby output of 19 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 230 V output, mono, rated current of 65 A, and sound level of 71 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • mono

Standby power: 19 kWVoltage options: 230 VRated current: 65 ADry weight: 1,168 lb (530 kg)

Key specifications

19 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

230 V Voltage options

mono Phase

65 A Rated current

1,168 lb (530 kg) Dry weight

71 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Estimated fuel consumption by load

Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel models; not a manufacturer-rated curve.

25% load

0.59 gal/hr

50% load

0.96 gal/hr

75% load

1.36 gal/hr

100% load

1.75 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 13.2 gal fuel capacity and estimated fuel-consumption data.

25% load

22.2 hr

50% load

13.8 hr

75% load

9.7 hr

100% load

7.6 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

16.3 kW

Peer average

23.7 kW

18th percentile

Power output

Low 14 kW High 19 kW

Standby

19 kW

Prime

14 kW

How the Kohler K17 compares

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

Standby power

19 kW

8% below avg

37th percentile

Rated current

65 A

29% below avg

14th percentile

Dry weight

1,168 lb

5% above avg

70th percentile

Sound level

71 dBA

In line with avg

68th percentile

Standby power19 kW

Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW

About 8% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.

Rated current65 A

Low 64 AAverage 92 AHigh 162 A

About 29% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 14th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,168 lb

Low 487 lbAverage 1,116 lbHigh 2,961 lb

About 5% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.

Sound level71 dBA

Low 56.2 dBAAverage 70.1 dBAHigh 93 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 68th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.3 gal

Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal

About 28% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 64th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	K17
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	19 kW
Prime power	14 kW
Voltage options	230 V
Phase	mono
Rated current	65 A
Power factor	1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KDI 1903M
Engine displacement	114 cu in (1.861 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Natural
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	2.35 gal (8.9 L)
Engine coolant capacity	2.77 gal (10.5 L)
Oil capacity	2.3 gal (8.7 L)
Coolant capacity	1.8 gal (6.8 L)
Controller	APM303, APM403, M80
Alternator	Kohler KH00630TO4N

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 168 lb (530 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	55.5 × 28.3 × 42.5 in (1410 × 720 × 1080 mm)
Sound level	71 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	13.2 gal (50 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby	5.0 L/h
Prime	4.5 L/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 500.0 L
Oil filter	Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: ×1
Fuel filter	Interval: 500 hr
Coolant	Capacity: 500.0 L
Belt	Interval: 2000 hr

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.59 gal/hr (2.3 L/hr)
50% load	0.96 gal/hr (3.6 L/hr)
75% load	1.36 gal/hr (5.2 L/hr)
100% load	1.75 gal/hr (6.6 L/hr)

Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel generator curves using rated output, engine displacement, engine speed and aspiration where available. These are not manufacturer-rated values.

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