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Cummins Onan DFM 300 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DFM 300 generator is listed with standby output of 300 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 300 kWDry weight: 6,656 lb (3,019 kg)

Key specifications

300 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
Three phase Phase
6,656 lb (3,019 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

45.1 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

64th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
300 kWStandby
6,655.76 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DFM 300 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
300 kW
29% above avg
77th percentile
Dry weight
6,656 lb
12% above avg
69th percentile
Oil capacity
8.19 gal
7% above avg
57th percentile
Standby power300 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 29% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 77th percentile for this field.

Dry weight6,656 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 12% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 69th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity8.19 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model DFM 300
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 300 kW
Standby kVA 375.0
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan NTA855G2
Engine displacement 854 cu in (14 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbo Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 10.2 gal (38.6 L)
Engine coolant capacity 21.1 gal (79.8 L)
Oil capacity 8.19 gal (31 L)
Coolant capacity 19 gal (72 L)
Alternator Cummins/Onan 3 Phase 60 Hz YB

Physical specifications

Dry weight 6, 656 lb (3, 019 kg)

Battery

Battery group 8D
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 2

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr
Oil filter Interval: 250 hr
Fuel filter Part number: M-1398-1; Interval: 500 hr
Belt Interval: 100 hr

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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