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Cummins Onan DSKAB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DSKAB generator is listed with standby output of 15 kW, Diesel fuel, 6 available voltage configurations, and rated current of 52 A; 45 A; 29 A; 26 A; 23 A; 18 A.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel

Standby power: 15 kWVoltage options: 6 configurationsRated current: 52 A; 45 A; 29 A; 26 A; 23 A; 18 ADry weight: 1,080 lb (490 kg)

Key specifications

15 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
6 configurations Voltage options
52 A; 45 A; 29 A; 26 A; 23 A; 18 A Rated current
1,080 lb (490 kg) Dry weight

Useful generator charts

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

13.9 kW

Peer average

19.2 kW

28th percentile
Power output
Low 13 kW High 15 kW
Standby

15 kW

Prime

13 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
15 kWStandby
1,080.27 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DSKAB 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
15 kW
27% below avg
7th percentile
Dry weight
1,080 lb
16% below avg
52nd percentile
Oil capacity
1.85 gal
5% above avg
55th percentile
Standby power15 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 26.8 kW

About 27% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 7th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,080 lb
Low 531 lbAverage 1,292 lbHigh 3,100 lb

About 16% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.85 gal
Low 0.61 galAverage 1.76 galHigh 3.12 gal

About 5% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 55th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model DSKAB
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel

Electrical output

Standby power 15 kW
Prime power 13 kW
Standby kVA 18.0
Voltage options 120/208 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V
Rated current 52 A; 45 A; 29 A; 26 A; 23 A; 18 A

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kubota D1703M
Aspiration / cooling Natural
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 1.85 gal (7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 2.09 gal (7.9 L)
Oil capacity 1.85 gal (7 L)
Coolant capacity 2.09 gal (7.9 L)
Maximum ambient 131 °F (55 °C)
Emissions EPA Nonroad Tier 3

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 080 lb (490 kg)

Fuel consumption

Standby 0.34 gal/h (1.3 L/h) @ 0%
Prime 0.31 gal/h (1.2 L/h) @ 0%

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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