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Cummins Onan G 18 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan G 18 generator is listed with standby output of 286 kW, 50 Hz operation, and 24 V output.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • 50 Hz

Standby power: 286 kWVoltage options: 24 VDry weight: 2,273 lb (1,031 kg)

Key specifications

286 kW Standby power
24 V Voltage options
2,273 lb (1,031 kg) Dry weight
50 Hz Frequency

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

125.8 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

98th percentile
Power output
Low 260 kW High 286 kW
Standby

286 kW

Prime

260 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
286 kWStandby
2,272.97 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan G 18 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
286 kW
23% above avg
72nd percentile
Dry weight
2,273 lb
62% below avg
4th percentile
Oil capacity
7.26 gal
5% below avg
52nd percentile
Standby power286 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 23% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 72nd percentile for this field.

Dry weight2,273 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 62% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 4th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity7.26 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 5% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model G 18
Generator type Generator
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 286 kW
Prime power 260 kW
Voltage options 24 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan L9-G18
Engine displacement 543 cu in (8.9 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged & Charge Air Cooled
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 7.26 gal (27.5 L)
Engine coolant capacity 5.4 gal (20.5 L)
Oil capacity 7.26 gal (27.5 L)
Coolant capacity 5.4 gal (20.5 L)
Maximum ambient 71.2 / 67.9 °C

Physical specifications

Dry weight 2, 273 lb (1, 031 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 70.4 × 50.8 × 62.5 in (1787 × 1290 × 1588 mm)

Fuel consumption

Standby 18.4 gal/h (70 L/h) @ 100%
Prime 19.9 gal/h (75 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.

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