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Cummins Onan DFLE Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DFLE generator is listed with standby output of 1250 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 24 V output, Single phase, and sound level of 74 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 1250 kWVoltage options: 24 VDry weight: 22,818 lb (10,350 kg)

Key specifications

1250 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
24 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
22,818 lb (10,350 kg) Dry weight
74 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
25% load

32.8 gal/hr

50% load

55.8 gal/hr

75% load

79.4 gal/hr

100% load

103.6 gal/hr

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

54.8 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

60th percentile
Power output
Low 1,250 kW High 1,250 kW
Standby

1,250 kW

Prime

1,250 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
1,250 kWStandby
22,817.84 lbWeight
74 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan DFLE 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
1,250 kW
32% below avg
20th percentile
Dry weight
22,818 lb
24% below avg
31st percentile
Sound level
74 dBA
8% below avg
45th percentile
Oil capacity
49.66 gal
4% below avg
47th percentile
Standby power1,250 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 32% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 20th percentile for this field.

Dry weight22,818 lb
Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 24% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 31st percentile for this field.

Sound level74 dBA
Low 54.8 dBAAverage 80.9 dBAHigh 123.4 dBA

About 8% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 45th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity49.66 gal
Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 4% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 47th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model DFLE
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 1250 kW
Prime power 1250 kW
Standby kVA 1875.0
Voltage options 24 V
Phase Single phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan KTA50 series
Engine displacement 3, 051 cu in (50 L)
Aspiration / cooling turbocharged and after-cooled
Rated engine speed 50 rpm
Engine oil capacity 11.8 gal (44.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 91.9 gal (348 L)
Oil capacity 49.7 gal (188 L)
Coolant capacity 102 gal (386 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller DetectorControl, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 2100, PowerCommand 3100 (PCC)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 22, 818 lb (10, 350 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 18.9 × 480 × 3.8 in (480 × 12192 × 96 mm)
Sound level 74 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group Four, 12 Volt
Battery cranking 1400 CCA
Battery voltage 24 Volts DC V
Battery quantity 4

Fuel consumption

Standby 32.8 gal/h (124.0 L/h) @ 25%; 55.8 gal/h (211.0 L/h) @ 50%; 79.4 gal/h (301.0 L/h) @ 75%; 103.6 gal/h (392.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 29.2 gal/h (111.0 L/h) @ 25%; 47.6 gal/h (180.0 L/h) @ 50%; 68.0 gal/h (257.0 L/h) @ 75%; 87.3 gal/h (330.0 L/h) @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 3600 hr; Specification: 5W-40; Capacity: 160.0 L
Oil filter Part number: LF3325
Fuel filter Part number: FS1006 | —; Interval: 1800 hr; Specification: Dual spin on paper element fuel filters with standard water separator
Air filter Interval: 3600 hr; Specification: Dry replaceable element
Coolant Interval: 3600 hr; Specification: 50/50 Ethylene Glycol and Water; Capacity: 12.7 L

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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