Kohler KDI 1903 M Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KDI 1903 M generator is listed with standby output of 16 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, and 3 available voltage configurations.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz

Standby power: 16 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 463 lb (210 kg)

Key specifications

16 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

3 configurations Voltage options

463 lb (210 kg) Dry weight

50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

Charts are shown only when this model has enough usable source data.

Estimated fuel consumption by load

Estimated from comparable Kohler diesel models; not a manufacturer-rated curve.

25% load

0.47 gal/hr

50% load

0.75 gal/hr

75% load

1.08 gal/hr

100% load

1.38 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load

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

25% load

27.9 hr

50% load

17.6 hr

75% load

12.3 hr

100% load

9.6 hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

34.6 kW

Peer average

23.7 kW

78th percentile

Power output

Low 15 kW High 16 kW

Standby

16 kW

Prime

15 kW

How the Kohler KDI 1903 M compares

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

Standby power

16 kW

23% below avg

19th percentile

Dry weight

463 lb

59% below avg

2nd percentile

Oil capacity

2.35 gal

31% above avg

72nd percentile

Standby power16 kW

Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 28.1 kW

About 23% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 19th percentile for this field.

Dry weight463 lb

Low 487 lbAverage 1,116 lbHigh 2,961 lb

About 59% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 2nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.35 gal

Low 0.5 galAverage 1.8 galHigh 2.92 gal

About 31% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 72nd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KDI 1903 M
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	16 kW
Prime power	15 kW
Standby kVA	20.0
Voltage options	415/240 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KDI 1903M
Engine displacement	114 cu in (1.861 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Natural
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	2.35 gal (8.9 L)
Engine coolant capacity	2.77 gal (10.5 L)
Oil capacity	2.35 gal (8.9 L)
Controller	Estándar APM303, Opcional APM403
Alternator	Kohler KH00404T
Emissions	EU STAGE IIIA EQ.

Physical specifications

Dry weight	463 lb (210 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	55.5 × 28.3 × 42.5 in (1410 × 720 × 1080 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	13.2 gal (50 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 500.0 l
Oil filter	Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: ×1
Fuel filter	Interval: 500 hr
Coolant	Capacity: 500.0 l
Belt	Interval: 2000 hr

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.47 gal/hr (1.8 L/hr)
50% load	0.75 gal/hr (2.8 L/hr)
75% load	1.08 gal/hr (4.1 L/hr)
100% load	1.38 gal/hr (5.2 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.