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Cummins Onan DQKAF Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DQKAF generator is listed with standby output of 1450 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 9 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: 1450 kWVoltage options: 9 configurationsDry weight: 39,324 lb (17,837 kg)

Key specifications

1450 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
9 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
39,324 lb (17,837 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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Fuel consumption by load
How fuel use changes as generator load increases.
No load

274 gal/hr

25% load

49.2 gal/hr

50% load

92.6 gal/hr

75% load

120.4 gal/hr

100% load

157.9 gal/hr

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

36.9 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

11th percentile
Power output
Low 1,450 kW High 1,825 kW
Standby

1,450 kW

Prime

1,825 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
1,450 kWStandby
39,323.85 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DQKAF 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
1,450 kW
21% below avg
34th percentile
Dry weight
39,324 lb
30% above avg
76th percentile
Oil capacity
68.95 gal
33% above avg
68th percentile
Standby power1,450 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 21% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.

Dry weight39,324 lb
Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 30% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 76th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity68.95 gal
Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 33% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 68th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

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

Electrical output

Standby power 1450 kW
Prime power 1825 kW
Standby kVA 2500.0
Voltage options 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 255/440 V, 7200/1247 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V
Phase A (U) / B (V) / C (W)

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan QSK60
Engine displacement 3, 674 cu in (60.2 L)
Aspiration / cooling industrial diesel
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 26.4 gal (100 L)
Engine coolant capacity 11.1 gal (42 L)
Oil capacity 68.9 gal (261 L)
Coolant capacity 141.9 gal (537 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Controller PowerCommand 3.3, PowerCommand digital
Emissions EPA Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 39, 324 lb (17, 837 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 266.1 × 97.6 × 121.9 in (6759 × 2479 × 3096 mm)

Battery

Battery voltage 24 V

Fuel consumption

Standby 274.0 gal/h (1037.0 L/h) @ 25%; 49.2 gal/h (186.0 L/h) @ 50%; 92.6 gal/h (350.0 L/h) @ 75%; 120.4 gal/h (456.0 L/h) @ 100%; 157.9 gal/h (598.0 L/h)
Prime 135.0 gal/h (385.0 L/h) @ 25%; 41.0 gal/h (155.0 L/h) @ 50%; 76.6 gal/h (290.0 L/h) @ 75%; 95.1 gal/h (398.0 L/h) @ 100%; 128.1 gal/h (485.0 L/h)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: not specified; Capacity: 297
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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