Kohler KDI 2504 TM Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KDI 2504 TM generator is listed with standby output of 32 kW, Diesel fuel, and 60 Hz operation.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 32 kWDry weight: 661 lb (300 kg)

Key specifications

32 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

661 lb (300 kg) Dry weight

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

0.94 gal/hr

50% load

1.62 gal/hr

75% load

2.32 gal/hr

100% load

3.05 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

48.4 kW

Peer average

24.9 kW

93rd percentile

Power output

Low 29 kW High 32 kW

Standby

32 kW

Prime

29 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

32 kWStandby

661.39 lbWeight

How the Kohler KDI 2504 TM compares

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

Standby power

32 kW

22% below avg

21st percentile

Dry weight

661 lb

67% below avg

3rd percentile

Oil capacity

3.04 gal

21% above avg

70th percentile

Standby power32 kW

Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW

About 22% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 21st percentile for this field.

Dry weight661 lb

Low 657 lbAverage 1,994 lbHigh 4,385 lb

About 67% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 3rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity3.04 gal

Low 1.09 galAverage 2.52 galHigh 4.12 gal

About 21% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Kohler
Model	KDI 2504 TM
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	32 kW
Prime power	29 kW
Standby kVA	40.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kohler KDI 2504TM
Engine displacement	151 cu in (2.482 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbo
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	3.04 gal (11.5 L)
Oil capacity	3.04 gal (11.5 L)
Maximum ambient	95 °F (35 °C)
Emissions	TIER 3

Physical specifications

Dry weight	661 lb (300 kg)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 250 hr; Capacity: 11.5
Oil filter	Interval: 250 hr
Fuel filter	Interval: 500 hr
Air filter	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: external cartridge
Coolant	Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: interior radiator cleaning
Belt	Part number: ED0024405540-S; Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Check Poly-V alternator belt

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load	0.94 gal/hr (3.6 L/hr)
50% load	1.62 gal/hr (6.1 L/hr)
75% load	2.32 gal/hr (8.8 L/hr)
100% load	3.05 gal/hr (11.5 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.