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Cummins Onan 155 DFE 15R Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan 155 DFE 15R generator is listed with standby output of 155 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 14 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 155 kWVoltage options: 14 configurationsDry weight: 5,501 lb (2,495 kg)

Key specifications

155 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
14 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
5,501 lb (2,495 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Power-to-weight
Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight versus similar-output Cummins Onan models.
This model

28.2 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

14th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
155 kWStandby
5,500.53 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan 155 DFE 15R compares

This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.

Standby power
155 kW
33% below avg
15th percentile
Dry weight
5,501 lb
7% below avg
43rd percentile
Oil capacity
10.57 gal
38% above avg
89th percentile
Standby power155 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 33% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 15th percentile for this field.

Dry weight5,501 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 7% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 43rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity10.57 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 38% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 89th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model 155 DFE 15R
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 155 kW
Standby kVA 193.0
Voltage options 110/190 V, 115/200 V, 120/208 V, 110/220 V, 127/220 V, 115/230 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 230/400 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan NT855-G
Engine displacement 854 cu in (14 L)
Aspiration / cooling Solenoid Shift Isochronous
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 3.7 gal (14 L)
Engine coolant capacity 14 gal (53 L)
Oil capacity 10.6 gal (40 L)
Coolant capacity 14 gal (53 L)
Alternator Cummins/Onan UR

Physical specifications

Dry weight 5, 501 lb (2, 495 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 114 × 44 × 70 in (2895 × 1118 × 1778 mm)

Battery

Battery group 8D
Battery cranking 225 CCA
Battery voltage 24 V
Battery quantity 2

Fuel consumption

Standby 3.58 gal/h (13.56 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: API CC/CD; Capacity: 40.0 l
Oil filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Oil Filter with Crankcase
Fuel filter Interval: 3000 hr
Air filter Part number: 140-1347
Coolant Interval: 1000 hr; Capacity: 53.0 l
Coolant filter Specification: A shut off valve (see Figure 30) is installed in the inlet and outlet line to the coolant filter to be closed, for minimum coolant loss when the filter is removed. Refer to engine manufacturer's manual for coolant filter replacement information.
Belt Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Fan Belt and Radiator Fan

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.

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