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Cummins Onan GFBC Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan GFBC generator is listed with standby output of 250 kW, Natural Gas fuel, 60 Hz operation, and 8 available voltage configurations.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas • 60 Hz

Standby power: 250 kWVoltage options: 8 configurationsDry weight: 7,141 lb (3,239 kg)

Key specifications

250 kW Standby power
Natural Gas Fuel
8 configurations Voltage options
7,141 lb (3,239 kg) Dry weight
60 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

35 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

38th percentile
Power output
Low 225 kW High 250 kW
Standby

250 kW

Prime

225 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
250 kWStandby
7,140.77 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan GFBC 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
250 kW
7% above avg
62nd percentile
Dry weight
7,141 lb
21% above avg
74th percentile
Oil capacity
8.98 gal
17% above avg
62nd percentile
Standby power250 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

Dry weight7,141 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 21% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 74th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity8.98 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 17% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model GFBC
Generator type Generator
Fuel Natural Gas
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 250 kW
Prime power 225 kW
Standby kVA 312.0
Voltage options 120/208 V, 127/220 V, 139/240 V, 220/380 V, 240/416 V, 254/440 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan GTA855e
Engine displacement 854 cu in (14 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 8.98 gal (34 L)
Engine coolant capacity 19.5 gal (74 L)
Oil capacity 8.98 gal (34 L)
Coolant capacity 19.5 gal (74 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Controller PowerCommand 3.3, PowerCommand digital electronic
Emissions EPA SI NSPS Certified

Physical specifications

Dry weight 7, 141 lb (3, 239 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 147 × 70 × 79 in (3734 × 1778 × 2007 mm)

Battery

Battery group 8D
Battery cranking 900 CCA
Battery voltage 24 V
Battery quantity 2

Fuel consumption

Standby 1810 L/h @ 0%; 25%; 50%; 75%; 100%
Prime 2334.0 L/h @ 0%; 2880.0 L/h @ 1%

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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