Kohler KD3250 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KD3250 generator is listed with standby output of 3250 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 6 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 3250 kWVoltage options: 6 configurationsDry weight: 80,407 lb (36,472 kg)

Key specifications

3250 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

6 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

80,407 lb (36,472 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

25% load

54.2 gal/hr

50% load

94.7 gal/hr

75% load

134.3 gal/hr

100% load

181 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

40.4 kW

Peer average

51.6 kW

5th percentile

Power output

Low 2,544 kW High 3,250 kW

Standby

3,250 kW

Prime

2,544 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

3,250 kWStandby

80,407 lbWeight

How the Kohler KD3250 compares

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

Standby power

3,250 kW

67% above avg

94th percentile

Dry weight

80,407 lb

137% above avg

99th percentile

Oil capacity

110.95 gal

69% above avg

94th percentile

Standby power3,250 kW

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

About 67% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 94th percentile for this field.

Dry weight80,407 lb

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

About 137% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity110.95 gal

Low 25.87 galAverage 65.49 galHigh 110.95 gal

About 69% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 94th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KD3250
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	3250 kW
Prime power	2544 kW
Standby kVA	3500.0
Voltage options	277/480 V, 347/600 V, 3810/6600 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V
Phase	Three phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KD83V16
Engine displacement	5, 065 cu in (83 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged, Intercooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	111 gal (420 L)
Engine coolant capacity	99.1 gal (375 L)
Oil capacity	111 gal (420 L)
Coolant capacity	99.1 gal (375 L)
Maximum ambient	122 °F (50 °C)
Controller	APM603, APM802
Alternator	KH09270T04D
Emissions	EPA-certified

Physical specifications

Dry weight	80, 407 lb (36, 472 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	301.1 × 138.7 × 246.5 in (7648 × 3522 × 6262 mm)

Battery

Battery group	4
Battery cranking	1110 CCA
Battery voltage	24 V
Battery quantity	4

Fuel consumption

Standby	54.2 gal/h (205.0 L/h) @ 25%; 94.7 gal/h (359.0 L/h) @ 50%; 134.3 gal/h (509.0 L/h) @ 75%; 181.0 gal/h (685.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime	50.1 gal/h (190.0 L/h) @ 25%; 84.2 gal/h (319.0 L/h) @ 50%; 118.3 gal/h (448.0 L/h) @ 75%; 152.4 gal/h (577.0 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Oil filter	Part number: 230510002; Capacity: ×8
Fuel filter	Part number: — \| 330510016 \| 230510004; Specification: Primary \| Secondary; Capacity: ×3
Air filter	Part number: 230510005; Specification: Outer

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