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Cummins Onan DGFS Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DGFS generator is listed with standby output of 230 kW, 60 Hz operation, 6 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 230 kWVoltage options: 6 configurationsDry weight: 3,296 lb (1,495 kg)

Key specifications

230 kW Standby power
6 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
3,296 lb (1,495 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

69.8 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

92nd percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
230 kWStandby
3,295.91 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DGFS 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
230 kW
In line with avg
56th percentile
Dry weight
3,296 lb
44% below avg
16th percentile
Oil capacity
6.66 gal
13% below avg
40th percentile
Standby power230 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.

Dry weight3,296 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 44% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 16th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity6.66 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 13% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 40th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model DGFS
Generator type Generator
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 230 kW
Standby kVA 288.0
Voltage options 120/208 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6CTAA8.3-G2
Engine displacement 506 cu in (8.3 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged and CAC
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 6.29 gal (23.8 L)
Engine coolant capacity 6.79 gal (25.7 L)
Oil capacity 6.66 gal (25.2 L)
Coolant capacity 7.79 gal (29.5 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Controller PowerCommand

Physical specifications

Dry weight 3, 296 lb (1, 495 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 104.8 × 40 × 56.4 in (2662 × 1016 × 1433 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby 18.0 gal/h (4.7 L/h) @ 0%; 32.0 gal/h (8.5 L/h) @ 1%; 49.0 gal/h (12.9 L/h); 69.0 gal/h (18.1 L/h)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 25.2 l
Coolant Capacity: 29.5 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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