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Kohler KDI1903TCR

KDI Series

Kohler KDI1903TCR 1.9L 3-cylinder common-rail diesel engine for compact generator sets. 20 kWe standby at 60Hz. EPA Tier 4 Final. Kohler's small-diesel (Lombardini) line, distinct from the large KD Series. Turbocharged, Common Rail.

Kohler KDI1903TCR|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L31.9 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION25 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT20 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

25 kVA

Electrical Output

20 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L3

Displacement

1.9 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime17.81620
Standby18.91721.3
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime201822.5
Standby22.22025

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandKohler
ModelKDI1903TCR
SeriesKDI Series
ConfigurationL3
Cylinders3
Displacement1.9 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Final Tier 4
Country of OriginItaly

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Kohler KDI1903TCR?

The Kohler KDI1903TCR is rated at 21 kVA standby / 20 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 25 kVA standby / 23 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the KDI1903TCR run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Kohler KDI1903TCR is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Kohler KDI1903TCR use?

The Kohler KDI1903TCR is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KDI1903TCR?

The Kohler KDI1903TCR is an inline-3 (3-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 1.9 L.

What emissions standard does the KDI1903TCR meet?

The Kohler KDI1903TCR is certified to U.S. EPA Final Tier 4 emissions standards.

Is the Kohler KDI1903TCR still in production?

Yes — the Kohler KDI1903TCR is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the KDI1903TCR?

Yes — an official Kohler datasheet for the Kohler KDI1903TCR can be downloaded from this page.

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