Kohler K9 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler K9 generator is listed with standby output of 8 kW, Diesel/HVO fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel/HVO • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 8 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 639 lb (290 kg)

Key specifications

8 kW Standby power

Diesel/HVO Fuel

4 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

639 lb (290 kg) Dry weight

60 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

0.31 gal/hr

50% load

0.49 gal/hr

75% load

0.69 gal/hr

100% load

0.9 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

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

25% load

42.5 hr

50% load

27.1 hr

75% load

19.1 hr

100% load

14.6 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

12.5 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

3rd percentile

Power output

Low 7 kW High 8 kW

Standby

8 kW

Prime

7 kW

How the Kohler K9 compares

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

Standby power

8 kW

3% above avg

57th percentile

Dry weight

639 lb

81% above avg

90th percentile

Standby power8 kW

Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW

About 3% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.

Dry weight639 lb

Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 81% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 90th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	K9
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel/HVO
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	8 kW
Prime power	7 kW
Standby kVA	10.0
Voltage options	480/277 V, 440/254 V, 220/127 V, 208/120 V
Phase	Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	KDI KDW1003
Engine displacement	63 cu in (1.03 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Atmo
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Controller	APM303
Alternator	KH00260T

Physical specifications

Dry weight	639 lb (290 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	48 × 27.6 × 36.2 in (1220 × 700 × 920 mm)

Battery

Battery voltage	12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	13.2 gal (50 L)

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.31 gal/hr (1.2 L/hr)
50% load	0.49 gal/hr (1.8 L/hr)
75% load	0.69 gal/hr (2.6 L/hr)
100% load	0.9 gal/hr (3.4 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.