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Kohler KDI2504TM

KDI Mechanical

Rehlko/Kohler KDI2504TM 2.482 L turbocharged inline-4 diesel engine for 60 Hz stationary emergency generator sets. The official 30REOZK specification publishes up to 28 kWe prime and 31 kWe standby at 1800 RPM. EPA certification records use slash-suffixed trims such as KDI 2504TM/G18 for this base engine.

Kohler KDI2504TM|COMPACT CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L42.482 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION39 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT31 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel/HVO
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

39 kVA

Electrical Output

31 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L4

Displacement

2.482 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—2835
Standby—3139

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandKohler
ModelKDI2504TM
SeriesKDI Mechanical
ConfigurationL4
Cylinders4
Displacement2.482 L
Compression Ratio18:1
Dry Weight300 kg
Fuel TypeDiesel/HVO
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 2
CertificationsU.S. EPA Tier 2, EPA Stationary Emergency
Country of OriginItaly
Year Introduced2014

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Kohler KDI2504TM?

The Kohler KDI2504TM is rated at 39 kVA standby / 35 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the KDI2504TM run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Kohler KDI2504TM is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Kohler KDI2504TM use?

The Kohler KDI2504TM is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KDI2504TM?

The Kohler KDI2504TM is an inline-4 (4-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 2.482 L.

What emissions standard does the KDI2504TM meet?

The Kohler KDI2504TM is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Kohler KDI2504TM still in production?

Yes — the Kohler KDI2504TM is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the KDI2504TM?

Yes — an official Kohler datasheet for the Kohler KDI2504TM can be downloaded from this page.

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