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Kohler KD800-YF Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KD800-YF generator is listed with standby output of 720 kW, #2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD fuel, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • #2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 720 kWVoltage options: 3 configurations

Key specifications

720 kW Standby power
#2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD Fuel
3 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
25% load

13.9 gal/hr

50% load

23.9 gal/hr

75% load

34.8 gal/hr

100% load

47.5 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 918 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
25% load

66 hr

50% load

38.4 hr

75% load

26.4 hr

100% load

19.3 hr

Power output
Low 632 kW High 720 kW
Standby

720 kW

Prime

632 kW

How the Kohler KD800-YF compares

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

Standby power
720 kW
16% above avg
65th percentile
Oil capacity
26.6 gal
27% above avg
71st percentile
Standby power720 kW
Low 400 kWAverage 620.7 kWHigh 931 kW

About 16% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 65th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity26.6 gal
Low 9.3 galAverage 20.9 galHigh 48.71 gal

About 27% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 71st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model KD800-YF
Generator type Generator
Fuel #2 Diesel ULSD / HVO / RD
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 720 kW
Prime power 632 kW
Standby kVA 900.0
Voltage options 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/415 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kohler KD27V12
Engine displacement 1, 646 cu in (26.967 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocompresor
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 26.6 gal (100.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 14.4 gal (54.5 L)
Oil capacity 26.6 gal (100.7 L)
Coolant capacity 27.3 gal (103.5 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Controller APM603, APM802
Alternator KH03450TO4D

Physical specifications

Dimensions (L × W × H) 164.6 × 75.7 × 86.6 in (4181 × 1924 × 2200 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking 1110 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 2

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 918 gal (3, 475 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 13.9 gal/h (50.0 L/h) @ 25%; 23.9 gal/h (91.0 L/h) @ 50%; 34.8 gal/h (132.0 L/h) @ 75%; 47.5 gal/h (180.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 12.2 gal/h (46.0 L/h) @ 25%; 21.9 gal/h (83.0 L/h) @ 50%; 32.2 gal/h (122.0 L/h) @ 75%; 43.3 gal/h (164.0 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: ACEA E4/E7/E6/E9; Capacity: 101.0 l
Oil filter Part number: 230510001; Specification: Cartridge; Capacity: ×2
Fuel filter Part number: 330510016; Specification: Primary Engine Filter; Capacity: ×1
Coolant Interval: 6000 hr; Specification: BASF GLYSANTIN G40/G48; Capacity: 55.0 l
Belt Interval: 4000 hr; Specification: Belt for water pump and battery charging alternator

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

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