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Kohler KDI1903M

KDI Mechanical

Rehlko/Kohler KDI1903M 1.861 L naturally aspirated inline-3 diesel engine for 60 Hz stationary emergency generator sets. The official 15REOZK specification publishes up to 15 kWe prime and 17 kWe standby at 1800 RPM. EPA annual certification data identifies current Tier 4 Final KDI1903M families.

Kohler KDI1903M|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L31.861 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION21 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT17 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel/HVO
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

21 kVA

Electrical Output

17 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L3

Displacement

1.861 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime—1518.8
Standby—1721.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandKohler
ModelKDI1903M
SeriesKDI Mechanical
ConfigurationL3
Cylinders3
Displacement1.861 L
Compression Ratio18:1
Fuel TypeDiesel/HVO
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
CertificationsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EPA Stationary Emergency
Country of OriginItaly
Year Introduced2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Kohler KDI1903M?

The Kohler KDI1903M is rated at 21 kVA standby / 19 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the KDI1903M run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Kohler KDI1903M is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Kohler KDI1903M use?

The Kohler KDI1903M is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KDI1903M?

The Kohler KDI1903M is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 1.861 L.

What emissions standard does the KDI1903M meet?

The Kohler KDI1903M is certified to U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the Kohler KDI1903M still in production?

Yes — the Kohler KDI1903M is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the KDI1903M?

Yes — an official Kohler datasheet for the Kohler KDI1903M can be downloaded from this page.

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