Kohler KD1500 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KD1500 generator is listed with standby output of 1500 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 600 V output, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 1500 kWVoltage options: 600 VDry weight: 28,431 lb (12,896 kg)

Key specifications

1500 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

600 V Voltage options

Three phase Phase

28,431 lb (12,896 kg) Dry weight

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

31.43 gal/hr

50% load

55.75 gal/hr

75% load

80.01 gal/hr

100% load

103.74 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

Calculated from the listed 1,548.8 gal fuel capacity and estimated fuel-consumption data.

25% load

49.3 hr

50% load

27.8 hr

75% load

19.4 hr

100% load

14.9 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

52.8 kW

Peer average

51.6 kW

61st percentile

Power output

Low 1,150 kW High 1,500 kW

Standby

1,500 kW

Prime

1,150 kW

How the Kohler KD1500 compares

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

Standby power

1,500 kW

23% below avg

33rd percentile

Dry weight

28,431 lb

16% below avg

37th percentile

Oil capacity

35.66 gal

46% below avg

10th percentile

Standby power1,500 kW

Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,949.6 kWHigh 3,480 kW

About 23% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 33rd percentile for this field.

Dry weight28,431 lb

Low 16,766 lbAverage 33,893 lbHigh 56,100 lb

About 16% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity35.66 gal

Low 25.87 galAverage 65.49 galHigh 110.95 gal

About 46% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 10th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KD1500
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1500 kW
Prime power	1150 kW
Standby kVA	1625.0
Voltage options	600 V
Phase	Three phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KD36V16
Engine displacement	2, 197 cu in (36 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged, Intercooled
Rated engine speed	1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity	35.7 gal (135 L)
Engine coolant capacity	62.1 gal (235 L)
Oil capacity	35.7 gal (135 L)
Coolant capacity	143 / 287 L
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	APM802
Emissions	Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight	28, 431 lb (12, 896 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	222 × 86 × 98 in (5639 × 2184 × 2489 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	1, 548.8 gal (5, 863 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Lubricant Category 3 (Standard); Capacity: 150.0 l
Oil filter	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: With Category 3 oil (Standard); Capacity: ×4
Fuel filter	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Primary fuel filter; Capacity: ×1
Air filter	Interval: 3000 hr; Specification: Air filter main element
Coolant	Interval: 8000 hr; Specification: BASF GLYSANTIN G40 (With analysis extension); Capacity: 124.0 l
Belt	Interval: 4000 hr; Specification: V-ribbed belt for battery charging alternator (PRP / COP)

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	31.43 gal/hr (119 L/hr)
50% load	55.75 gal/hr (211 L/hr)
75% load	80.01 gal/hr (302.9 L/hr)
100% load	103.74 gal/hr (392.7 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.