The Cummins Onan HDKA generator is listed with standby output of 6 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120 V output, Single phase, rated current of 50 A, and sound level of 78 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m).
Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase
Key specifications
Useful generator charts
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0.13 gal/hr
0.49 gal/hr
0.8 gal/hr
14.2 kW
24.1 kW
6 kW
6 kW
How the Cummins Onan HDKA compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 4% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 58th percentile for this field.
About 64% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 82nd percentile for this field.
About 39% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 48th percentile for this field.
About 16% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 94th percentile for this field.
About 12% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 43rd percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | HDKA |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 6 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 6 kW |
| Standby kVA | 6.0 |
| Voltage options | 120 V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Rated current | 50 A |
| Power factor | 1 |
| Circuit breaker | 30 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan HDKAL |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 61 cu in (1.001 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 1.19 gal (4.5 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 1.25 gal (4.7 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.69 gal (2.6 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 1.06 gal (4 L) |
| Controller | DC Controls – 12-Volt System, EC-AGS+ |
| Alternator | Brushless, Exciterless, Bearingless, Permanent Magnet Alternator |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 421 lb (191 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 36.3 × 23.6 × 22.3 in (922 × 599 × 566 mm) |
| Sound level | 78 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m) |
Battery
| Battery cranking | 450 / 650 CCA |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 0.13 gal/h (0.49 L/h) @ 50%; 0.49 gal/h (1.85 L/h) @ 100%; 0.8 gal/h (3.03 L/h) |
|---|---|
| Full load | 3.63 gal/h (0.96 L/h) @ 100%; 3.2 gal/h (0.85 L/h) @ 106% |
| Half load | 1.85 gal/h (0.49 L/h) @ 50% |
| No load | 0.185 gal/h (0.49 L/h); 0.9 gal/h (0.24 L/h) |
| Half load (4000 W) | 0.185 gal/h (0.49 L/h) @ 53% |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 50 hr; Capacity: 5.1 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Interval: 1000 hr |
| Fuel filter | Part number: 149-2513; Interval: 50 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 8760 hr; Capacity: 4.73 L |
| Coolant filter | Interval: 50 hr |
| Belt | Part number: 511-0235; Interval: 1000 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.