Kirloskar

Kirloskar 900 kVA Silent Diesel Generator

The Kirloskar KI-900 is a powerhouse 900 kVA industrial diesel generator designed to tackle India's most demanding power challenges. With a rated power of 720 kW and a 0.8 power factor, this three-phase (415V) unit is ideal for large-scale industrial plants, hospitals, and high-rise commercial complexes facing frequent load shedding or summer peak demand failures from DISCOMs like MSEDCL, BESCOM, or TNEB. Featuring a 6-cylinder, 10.38L turbocharged water-cooled engine, it delivers high efficiency of 85% at a steady 1500 RPM. As a CPCB-II compliant silent generator, it operates at a noise level of 75 dB(A) at 1 meter, making it suitable for urban industrial zones and sensitive commercial areas following RWA guidelines. The massive 1100-liter fuel tank ensures approximately 7.5 hours of continuous runtime at 100% load with a consumption of 145 L/hr, or up to 15 hours at half load. Safety is paramount with earth leakage, over-temperature, fuel cut-off, and overload protection integrated into a digital control panel. For Indian businesses requiring high uptime, the auto-start, remote monitoring, and cloud connectivity features eliminate the downtime typical of manual switchovers or UPS handover gaps. Backed by Kirloskar’s 60-year legacy of manufacturing in India and a comprehensive 2-year or 5000-hour warranty, this DG set is a reliable investment compared to solar-battery hybrids that may struggle with heavy three-phase inductive loads like HVAC and large motors. The brushless alternator with Class H insulation and AVR technology ensures a stable voltage of 415V at 50Hz, protecting sensitive electronic equipment from surges.

Quick Answer

Given the potential for massive revenue loss during a grid failure, the KI-900 is a high-value investment. While initial costs are higher than smaller units, the reliability of a Kirloskar engine, CPCB-II compliance, and the ability to handle large three-phase loads make it more dependable than inverter-battery stacks or solar panels for industrial-grade requirements.

Hospital life-support and OT backup
Textile mill continuous production
Data center server cooling and uptime

In India, a silent canopy is almost always mandatory for commercial and urban installations to comply with environmental noise pollution rules. While open-frame models are cheaper and used in isolated mining or rural construction sites, the silent KI-900 provides the necessary weather protection and noise dampening required for high-density areas.

✓ Who Should Buy

  • This generator is primarily purchased by industrial plant owners, large hospitals, high-rise residential complexes (for lift and common area backup), and data centers across India who cannot afford even a second of power interruption. It is also a staple for large-scale infrastructure projects and construction firms needing mobile yet powerful site energy.

✕ Who Should Avoid

  • Spaces or usage requirements exceeding residential rated capacity.
  • Installations prioritizing minimum capital expenditure over high-efficiency performance.
  • Unstable grid conditions exceeding the functional threshold of Standard power cycle.
  • Environments incompatible with generators physical and thermal dissipation specs.
Product Overview
The Kirloskar KI-900 is a premier industrial-grade diesel generator set (DG set) engineered for the rigorous power demands of the Indian market. Delivering a robust 720 kW (900 kVA) output, this three-phase system is designed to combat frequent grid instability and scheduled load shedding in Tier-2 and Tier-3 industrial zones. Powered by a 10.38L turbocharged Kirloskar engine, it offers 85% efficiency and full CPCB-II emission compliance. With its silent canopy design reducing noise to 75 dB(A), it is the gold standard for commercial complexes, manufacturing units, and large-scale emergency backup infrastructure requiring a seamless transition from DISCOM supply to internal power.

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Engineering Analysis
The KI-900 utilizes the R1040TC turbocharged, water-cooled diesel engine, a staple of Kirloskar's heavy-duty engineering. Operating at 1500 RPM, the 6-cylinder configuration provides superior torque for starting high-inertia loads such as industrial lifts and large compressors. The inclusion of an Electronic Governor ensures precise frequency control, which is critical for CNC machines and server environments. The electrical system features a brushless alternator with Class H insulation, allowing it to withstand the high ambient temperatures of Indian summers without derating. The 24V electric start system combined with remote and cloud monitoring capabilities makes it an Industry 4.0-ready asset.

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