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Cummins Onan DQKAB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DQKAB generator is listed with standby output of 2000 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 8 available voltage configurations, and A (U) / B (V) / C (W).

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • A (U) / B (V) / C (W)

Standby power: 2000 kWVoltage options: 8 configurationsDry weight: 32,249 lb (14,628 kg)

Key specifications

2000 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
8 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
32,249 lb (14,628 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

62 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

89th percentile
Power output
Low 1,825 kW High 2,000 kW
Standby

2,000 kW

Prime

1,825 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
2,000 kWStandby
32,249.22 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DQKAB 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
2,000 kW
9% above avg
68th percentile
Dry weight
32,249 lb
7% above avg
54th percentile
Oil capacity
88.23 gal
70% above avg
83rd percentile
Standby power2,000 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 9% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 68th percentile for this field.

Dry weight32,249 lb
Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 54th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity88.23 gal
Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 70% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 83rd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

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

Electrical output

Standby power 2000 kW
Prime power 1825 kW
Standby kVA 2500.0
Voltage options 219/380 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V
Phase A (U) / B (V) / C (W)

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan QSK60-G6 NR2
Engine displacement 3, 674 cu in (60.2 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged and low temperature aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 88.2 gal (334 L)
Engine coolant capacity 130 gal (492 L)
Oil capacity 88.2 gal (334 L)
Coolant capacity 130 gal (492 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Controller PowerCommand, PowerCommand 3201, PowerCommand digital
Emissions EPA NSPS Stationary Emergency Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 32, 249 lb (14, 628 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 243.1 × 99.8 × 119.8 in (6175 × 2534 × 3043 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking 2200 CCA
Battery voltage 24 V

Fuel consumption

Standby 46.5 gal/h (176.0 L/h) @ 0%; 82.0 gal/h (311.0 L/h) @ 1%; 107.3 gal/h (407.0 L/h) @ 25%; 141.3 gal/h (535.0 L/h) @ 50%; 75%; 100%
Prime 43.4 gal/h (164.0 L/h) @ 0%; 75.1 gal/h (285.0 L/h) @ 1%; 100.6 gal/h (381.0 L/h) @ 25%; 124.1 gal/h (470.0 L/h) @ 50%; 75%; 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: not specified; Capacity: 334
Oil filter Part number: F60-1500; Interval: 240 hr; Specification: Cummins OE filter
Fuel filter Interval: 1680 hr; Specification: Two stage spin-on fuel filter and water separator system. Stage 1 has a three element 7 micron filter and stage 2 has a three element 3 micron filter.
Air filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Dry replaceable element
Coolant Interval: 7304 hr; Specification: not specified; Capacity: 4000
Belt Part number: B60-1500; Interval: 3360 hr; Specification: Cummins OE belt

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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