Cummins Onan DQKC Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DQKC generator is listed with standby output of 2000 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 6 available voltage configurations, and sound level of 80.5 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 2000 kWVoltage options: 6 configurationsDry weight: 32,296 lb (14,649 kg)

Key specifications

2000 kW Standby power

diesel Fuel

6 configurations Voltage options

32,296 lb (14,649 kg) Dry weight

80.5 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

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

61.9 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

86th 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

32,295.52 lbWeight

80.5 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan DQKC 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

32,296 lb

7% above avg

56th percentile

Sound level

80.5 dBA

In line with avg

77th percentile

Oil capacity

18.23 gal

65% below avg

16th 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 weight32,296 lb

Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.

Sound level80.5 dBA

Low 54.8 dBAAverage 80.9 dBAHigh 123.4 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 77th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity18.23 gal

Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 65% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 16th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Cummins Onan
Model	DQKC
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	2000 kW
Prime power	1825 kW
Standby kVA	2500.0
Voltage options	277/480 V, 347/600 V, 2400/4160 V, 7200/1247 V, 7620/1320 V, 7970/1380 V

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	18.2 gal (69 L)
Coolant capacity	{'category': 'Standard Capacity', 'value': '74 Gal (280 L)'} / {'category': 'High Capacity', 'value': '105 Gal (398 L)'} L
Maximum ambient	104 °F (40 °C)
Controller	Cascade, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 3200

Physical specifications

Dry weight	32, 296 lb (14, 649 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	243.1 × 90 × 99.9 in (6175 × 2286 × 2537 mm)
Sound level	80.5 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group	Four, 12 Volt
Battery cranking	2200 CCA
Battery voltage	24 V
Battery quantity	4

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	136.8 gal (517.7 L)

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.