Cummins Onan DQKAL Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DQKAL generator is listed with standby output of 2000 kW, Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (15ppm sulphur) fuel, and 60 Hz operation.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (15ppm sulphur) • 60 Hz

Standby power: 2000 kWDry weight: 40,642 lb (18,435 kg)

Key specifications

2000 kW Standby power

Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (15ppm sulphur) Fuel

40,642 lb (18,435 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.

25% load

46.5 gal/hr

50% load

82 gal/hr

75% load

107.4 gal/hr

100% load

141.4 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

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

This model

49.2 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

38th 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

40,642.22 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DQKAL 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

40,642 lb

35% above avg

79th percentile

Oil capacity

68.95 gal

33% above avg

68th 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 weight40,642 lb

Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 35% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 79th 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	DQKAL
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel (15ppm sulphur)
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	2000 kW
Prime power	1825 kW
Standby kVA	2500.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Cummins/Onan QSK60-G16
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged and low temperature aftercooled
Rated engine speed	1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity	68.9 gal (261 L)
Engine coolant capacity	141.9 gal (537 L)
Oil capacity	68.9 gal (261 L)
Coolant capacity	141.9 gal (537 L)
Maximum ambient	105 °F (41 °C)
Emissions	EPA Stationary Non-emergency Tier 4 interim

Physical specifications

Dry weight	40, 642 lb (18, 435 kg)

Fuel consumption

Standby	46.5 gal/h (176.0 L/h) @ 25%; 82.0 gal/h (310.0 L/h) @ 50%; 107.4 gal/h (407.0 L/h) @ 75%; 141.4 gal/h (535.0 L/h) @ 100%
Prime	43.5 gal/h (165.0 L/h) @ 25%; 75.1 gal/h (284.0 L/h) @ 50%; 100.6 gal/h (381.0 L/h) @ 75%; 124.1 gal/h (470.0 L/h) @ 100%

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