Cummins Onan DQGAS Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DQGAS generator is listed with standby output of 1500 kW, Ultra-low sulphur diesel (15 ppm sulphur) fuel, 60 Hz operation, 6 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Ultra-low sulphur diesel (15 ppm sulphur) • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 1500 kWVoltage options: 6 configurationsDry weight: 28,071 lb (12,733 kg)

Key specifications

1500 kW Standby power

Ultra-low sulphur diesel (15 ppm sulphur) Fuel

6 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

28,071 lb (12,733 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

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Power-to-weight

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

This model

53.4 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

55th percentile

Power output

Low 1,365 kW High 1,500 kW

Standby

1,500 kW

Prime

1,365 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,500 kWStandby

28,071.46 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DQGAS 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

1,500 kW

18% below avg

39th percentile

Dry weight

28,071 lb

7% below avg

46th percentile

Oil capacity

62.08 gal

20% above avg

63rd percentile

Standby power1,500 kW

Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 18% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 39th percentile for this field.

Dry weight28,071 lb

Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 7% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 46th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity62.08 gal

Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 20% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 63rd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Cummins Onan
Model	DQGAS
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Ultra-low sulphur diesel (15 ppm sulphur)
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1500 kW
Prime power	1365 kW
Standby kVA	1875.0
Voltage options	220/380 V, 277/480 V, 240/416 V, 347/600 V, 255/440 V, 2400/4160 V
Phase	Three phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Cummins/Onan QSK50-G8
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged and low temperature aftercooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	62.1 gal (235 L)
Engine coolant capacity	105.9 gal (401 L)
Oil capacity	62.1 gal (235 L)
Coolant capacity	105.9 gal (401 L)
Maximum ambient	106 °F (41 °C)
Controller	PowerCommand 3.3, PowerCommand digital
Emissions	EPA Stationary non-emergency Tier 4

Physical specifications

Dry weight	28, 071 lb (12, 733 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	251.2 × 90 × 97.2 in (6381 × 2285 × 2468 mm)

Battery

Battery voltage	24 V

Fuel consumption

Standby	36.1 gal/h (136.8 L/h) @ 0%; 60.2 gal/h (227.8 L/h) @ 1%; 83.1 gal/h (341.5 L/h); 104.9 gal/h (397.0 L/h)
Prime	33.9 gal/h (128.4 L/h) @ 0%; 55.9 gal/h (211.7 L/h) @ 1%; 77.0 gal/h (291.5 L/h); 97.2 gal/h (367.8 L/h)

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