The Kohler KDI 2504TM-40 generator is listed with standby output of 36 kW, Diesel fuel, and 50 Hz operation.
Kohler Generator Specifications
Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz
Standby power: 36 kW
Key specifications
36 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
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
1.07 gal/hr
50% load
1.86 gal/hr
75% load
2.66 gal/hr
100% load
3.5 gal/hr
Power output
Low 32 kW High 36 kW
Standby
36 kW
Prime
32 kW
How the Kohler KDI 2504TM-40 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Kohler generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
36 kW
12% below avg
31st percentile
Oil capacity
3.04 gal
21% above avg
70th percentile
Standby power36 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.1 kWHigh 55 kW
About 12% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 31st 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 2504TM-40 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 36 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 32 kW |
| Standby kVA | 45.0 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Kohler KDI 2504TM-40 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 151 cu in (2.482 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Turbo |
| Rated engine speed | 1500 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 3.04 gal (11.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.04 gal (11.5 L) |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Change Oil, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter & Check Belt Tension; Capacity: 10.6 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Change Oil, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter & Check Belt Tension |
| Belt | Interval: 2000 hr; Specification: Change DC Alternator Belt. Check Starter & DC Alternator, Retighten Nuts and Bolts |
Estimated fuel consumption
| 25% load | 1.07 gal/hr (4 L/hr) |
|---|---|
| 50% load | 1.86 gal/hr (7 L/hr) |
| 75% load | 2.66 gal/hr (10.1 L/hr) |
| 100% load | 3.5 gal/hr (13.2 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.