The Cummins Onan HDKB generator is listed with standby output of 5 kW, diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, Single phase, rated current of 62.3 / 59.6 / 57.1 / 36.1 / 34.3 / 32.9 A, and sound level of 68 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m).
Generator • diesel • 50 Hz • Single phase
Key specifications
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How the Cummins Onan HDKB compares
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About 20% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 49th percentile for this field.
About 42% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 46th percentile for this field.
Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 38th percentile for this field.
About 36% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 37th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | HDKB |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | diesel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 5 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 5 kW |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 120/240 V, 230 V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Rated current | 62.3 / 59.6 / 57.1 / 36.1 / 34.3 / 32.9 A |
| Circuit breaker | 25 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Oil capacity | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 2.01 gal (7.6 L) |
| Controller | EC-AGS+ |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 399 lb (181 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4.7 × 4.3 × 1.5 in (120 × 108 × 38 mm) |
| Sound level | 68 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m) |
Battery
| Battery cranking | 650 CCA |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 0.3 gal/h (1.3 L/h) @ 25%; 0.7 gal/h (2.5 L/h) @ 50%; 1.0 gal/h (3.9 L/h) @ 75%; 1.4 gal/h (5.2 L/h) @ 100%; 1.7 gal/h (6.6 L/h) |
|---|---|
| Full load | 0.54 gal/h (2.51 L/h) @ 100%; 2.04 L/h |
| Half load | 0.32 gal/h (1.57 L/h) @ 50%; 1.23 L/h |
| No load | 0.93 L/h |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 50 hr; Specification: API classified engine oils; Capacity: 1.9 liter |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Interval: 1000 hr |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 250 hr |
| Air filter | Interval: 375 hr |
| Coolant | Capacity: 2.4 liter |
| Coolant filter | Part number: FS1006; Interval: 500 hr |
| Belt | Interval: 625 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.