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Kohler KDW 1404 Specs (Power | Consumption)

The Kohler KDW 1404 generator is listed with standby output of 9 kW, DIESEL fuel, 50 Hz operation, 5 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Kohler Generator Specifications

Generator • DIESEL • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 9 kWVoltage options: 5 configurationsDry weight: 216 lb (98 kg)

Key specifications

9 kW Standby power
DIESEL Fuel
5 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
216 lb (98 kg) Dry weight
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

0.35 gal/hr

50% load

0.54 gal/hr

75% load

0.79 gal/hr

100% load

1.03 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 13.2 gal fuel capacity and estimated fuel-consumption data.
25% load

38.1 hr

50% load

24.3 hr

75% load

16.8 hr

100% load

12.8 hr

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

41.7 kW

Peer average

24.8 kW

90th percentile
Power output
Low 8 kW High 9 kW
Standby

9 kW

Prime

8 kW

How the Kohler KDW 1404 compares

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

Standby power
9 kW
16% above avg
65th percentile
Dry weight
216 lb
39% below avg
28th percentile
Oil capacity
0.85 gal
4% above avg
55th percentile
Standby power9 kW
Low 3 kWAverage 7.8 kWHigh 14 kW

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

Dry weight216 lb
Low 130 lbAverage 354 lbHigh 785 lb

About 39% below the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 28th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity0.85 gal
Low 0.25 galAverage 0.81 galHigh 2.3 gal

About 4% above the similar-output Kohler average. Around the 55th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Kohler
Model KDW 1404
Generator type Generator
Fuel DIESEL
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 9 kW
Prime power 8 kW
Standby kVA 12.0
Voltage options 400/230 V, 230 V, 220 V, 127 V, 240 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kohler KDW1404
Engine displacement 84 cu in (1.37 L)
Aspiration / cooling Athmo
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 0.87 gal (3.3 L)
Engine coolant capacity 1.32 gal (5 L)
Oil capacity 0.85 gal (3.2 L)
Coolant capacity 1.32 gal (5 L)
Maximum ambient 118 °F (48 °C)
Controller APM403, Nexys
Alternator Kohler KH00350T
Emissions EU STAGE V

Physical specifications

Dry weight 216 lb (98 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 16.2 × 20.3 × 23.5 in (412 × 516 × 596 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 13.2 gal (50 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 3.3 l
Coolant Capacity: 5.0 l

Estimated fuel consumption

25% load 0.35 gal/hr (1.3 L/hr)
50% load 0.54 gal/hr (2.1 L/hr)
75% load 0.79 gal/hr (3 L/hr)
100% load 1.03 gal/hr (3.9 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.

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