{"product_id":"18kva-3-phase-diesel-generator-kubota-kj-t180","title":"Kubota KJ-T180 18kVA 3 Phase Diesel Generator","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.ppb{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto}\n.ppb-row{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:28px;align-items:center;margin:0 0 34px}\n.ppb-row.rev{flex-direction:row-reverse}\n.ppb-col{flex:1 1 45%;min-width:280px;box-sizing:border-box}\n.ppb-col img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:6px}\n.ppb-full{margin:0 0 34px}\n.ppb-full p{max-width:80ch}\n.ppb-full ul{max-width:80ch}\n.ppb-specs table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n.ppb-specs th,.ppb-specs td{text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5}\n.ppb-specs th{background:#f5f5f5}\n.ppb h3{margin:0 0 12px}\n@media(max-width:640px){.ppb-col{flex:1 1 100%}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e18kVA of Three Phase Power for Sites That Cannot Stop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a site runs on three-phase equipment, an outage is not an inconvenience, it is a stopped job. Compressors, chillers, pumps and workshop machinery all sit idle and so does everyone waiting on them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kubota KJ-T180 delivers 18kVA of three-phase power at 415 volts, 25 amps per phase, from a Kubota V2203 four-cylinder diesel running at 1500rpm. It also gives 240 volts single phase from the same machine, so site lighting and hand tools run off it too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/18kva-generator-kubota-kj-t180_818304d2-f148-44a8-9713-bb8d1f1860fc.jpg?v=1788353085\" alt=\"Kubota KJ-T180 18kVA diesel generator front angled view on white background\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-row rev\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 18kVA Is the Practical Working Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighteen kilovolt-amps is the size most working sites actually land on. It carries a three-phase compressor or chiller with enough headroom for the surge when it starts, while still running the lighting, the site office and the hand tools alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe V2203 is a four-cylinder water-cooled diesel rated at 16.9kW continuous. At 1500rpm it turns at half the speed of a portable generator, which is why it will do this day after day rather than for a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-t180-kj-digital-diesel-generator_9371ebbe-7d8b-43f1-9866-f23089ac5c92.jpg?v=1788353090\" alt=\"Kubota KJ-T180 18kVA diesel generator three phase diesel generator cabinet, side profile\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for Commercial Duty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 505 kilograms this is a machine that stays put, with forklift access and lifting points for when it moves between sites. The cabinet is weatherproof and the control panel door locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Deep Sea DSE4520 digital control panel gives full engine and alternator monitoring, an hour counter for service scheduling and two-wire remote start for automatic changeover. The 37 litre tank runs seven hours at full load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternator is revolving field, self-excited and brushless with Class H insulation, holding voltage regulation to 3.5 percent from no load to full load. That stability is what keeps motors and electronics happy on the same circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-col\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/18kva-generator-engine-bay-open_f5177f08-bd8b-4cd6-976d-3fcf9bbf61d2.jpg?v=1788353093\" alt=\"Kubota KJ-T180 18kVA diesel generator with the cabinet door open showing the V2203 engine bay\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety and Protection as Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe KJ series carries a comprehensive shutdown system as standard. The engine stops on abnormal oil pressure or water temperature, on low fuel, on alternator charge failure and on over or under voltage, frequency, current or power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also shuts down if the engine room door is opened or the load centre cover is removed while running. There is an emergency stop button on the outside of the cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18kVA three-phase output\u003c\/strong\u003e: 415V at 25 amps per phase, plus 240V single phase, 19.8kVA standby.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1500rpm four-pole design\u003c\/strong\u003e: half the engine speed of a portable, for longer life and lower noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKubota V2203 diesel engine\u003c\/strong\u003e: four-cylinder, water-cooled, 16.9kW continuous rated output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven hours on one tank\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37 litres at 5.3 litres per hour under full load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrushless self-exciting alternator\u003c\/strong\u003e: no brushes to wear or replace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Sea DSE4520 digital control panel\u003c\/strong\u003e: full engine and alternator monitoring with an hour counter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-wire remote start\u003c\/strong\u003e: ready for automatic changeover and off-grid integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClass H insulation\u003c\/strong\u003e: rated for sustained operation at temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.5% voltage regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e: stable output from no load to full load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComprehensive shutdown protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: oil, temperature, fuel, charge failure, voltage and frequency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKubota KJ-T180 Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Output (Continuous)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 kVA \/ 14.4 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.8 kVA \/ 15.8 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree phase, 12 wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415V (3 phase), 240V (single phase)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Amperage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.0A per phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Poles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClass H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage Regulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5% no load to full load\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternator Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRevolving field, self-excited brushless AC generator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType of Coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirect drive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKubota V2203\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlternator Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePX-316KU3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of Cylinders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisplacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2197 cc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBore x Stroke\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87 x 92.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1500 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous Rated Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.9 kW (22.6 HP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.6 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoolant Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.0 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel fuel No. 2-D (ASTM D975)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Consumption (full load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.3 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFuel Tank Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e37 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContinuous Operating Hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.0 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95D31R (12V x 64Ah)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarting System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1488 x 650 x 971 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox Net Weight (Wet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e505 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDigital control panel, Deep Sea DSE4520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRemote Start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShutdown System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOil pressure, water temperature, emergency stop, engine room door opened, load centre cover removed, low fuel, alternator charge fail, over voltage, frequency, current, power, under voltage and frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the KJ-T180 the Right Size for You?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizing a three phase generator comes down to starting current. Motors draw several times their rated current at the moment they start, so the surge decides the machine, not the running load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18kVA the KJ-T180 suits a working workshop, a commercial site with a three-phase compressor or chiller, an irrigation or pumping setup or a small manufacturing operation. If your loads are lighter the KJ-T130 gives 12.5kVA. If they are heavier, the KJ-T300 at 30kVA has the headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure of your power requirements? Give us a call on \u003ca href=\"tel:1300627685\"\u003e1300 627 685\u003c\/a\u003e and we will help you work it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"ppb-full\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKubota KJ-T180 Manuals and Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-digital-diesel-generator-brochure_919e53a4-a98b-480c-b4ff-3a208cc45b78.pdf?v=1788353099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-digital-diesel-generator-brochure-pdf_885c290b-2d6b-412a-b18a-1c4f982f255c.jpg?v=1788353102\" alt=\"Kubota KJ-T180 18kva generator brochure PDF download\" width=\"40\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-digital-diesel-generator-brochure_919e53a4-a98b-480c-b4ff-3a208cc45b78.pdf?v=1788353099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKubota KJ Digital Diesel Generator Brochure\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-diesel-generator-operator-manual_8a420d63-759a-4290-a984-64e24c455c0e.pdf?v=1788353109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-diesel-generator-operator-manual-pdf_744931a0-8960-4c2c-af7d-f03902808dcf.jpg?v=1788353113\" alt=\"Kubota KJ-T180 18kva generator manual PDF download\" width=\"40\" style=\"display:block;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/kubota-kj-series-diesel-generator-operator-manual_8a420d63-759a-4290-a984-64e24c455c0e.pdf?v=1788353109\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eKubota KJ Digital Diesel Generator Operator Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years or 2,000 hours, whichever occurs first, covering the engine and generator\/alternator components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every generator we sell comes with lifetime customer support. Call us any time you have a question about running or servicing it, whether you bought it last week or three years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kubota","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53416090075503,"sku":"KJ-T180-AU-B","price":25755.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0059\/9919\/files\/18kva-generator-kubota-kj-t180.jpg?v=1788353077","url":"https:\/\/prestigepower.com.au\/products\/18kva-3-phase-diesel-generator-kubota-kj-t180","provider":"Prestige Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}