Kohler KD 425-2 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KD 425-2 generator is listed with standby output of 11 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and sound level of 82 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 11 kWDry weight: 117 lb (53 kg)

Key specifications

11 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

117 lb (53 kg) Dry weight

82 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

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

0.39 gal/hr

50% load

0.59 gal/hr

75% load

0.87 gal/hr

100% load

1.15 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 1.1 gal fuel capacity and estimated fuel-consumption data.

25% load

2.7 hr

50% load

1.8 hr

75% load

1.2 hr

100% load

0.9 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

94.1 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

99th percentile

Power output

Low 9 kW High 11 kW

Standby

11 kW

Prime

9 kW

How the Kohler KD 425-2 compares

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

Standby power

11 kW

42% above avg

82nd percentile

Dry weight

117 lb

67% below avg

1st percentile

Sound level

82 dBA

18% above avg

86th percentile

Oil capacity

1.11 gal

36% above avg

87th percentile

Standby power11 kW

Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW

About 42% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 82nd percentile for this field.

Dry weight117 lb

Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 67% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 1st percentile for this field.

Sound level82 dBA

Low 65 dBAAverage 69.3 dBAHigh 82.8 dBA

About 18% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 86th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.11 gal

Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal

About 36% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 87th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KD 425-2
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	11 kW
Prime power	9 kW
Standby kVA	13.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	KD425-2
Engine displacement	52 cu in (0.851 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Air cooled
Rated engine speed	3600 rpm
Oil capacity	1.11 gal (4.2 L)
Emissions	EPA TIER 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight	117 lb (53 kg)
Sound level	82 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group	V/CCA Standard, Heavy-Duty
Battery cranking	640 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	1.06 gal (4 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 250 hr; Specification: SAE 5W-40 / API CF4
Oil filter	Interval: 250 hr

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.39 gal/hr (1.5 L/hr)
50% load	0.59 gal/hr (2.2 L/hr)
75% load	0.87 gal/hr (3.3 L/hr)
100% load	1.15 gal/hr (4.4 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.