The Cummins Onan MCE 5.0 generator is listed with standby output of 5 kW, Unleaded, 88 Octane fuel, 50 Hz operation, 220 V, 110/220 V output, and Single phase.
Cummins Onan Generator Specifications
Generator • Unleaded, 88 Octane • 50 Hz • Single phase
Standby power: 5 kWVoltage options: 220 V, 110/220 V
Key specifications
5 kW Standby power
Unleaded, 88 Octane Fuel
220 V, 110/220 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
50 Hz Frequency
How the Cummins Onan MCE 5.0 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
5 kW
20% below avg
49th percentile
Oil capacity
0.74 gal
6% below avg
47th percentile
Standby power5 kW
Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW
About 20% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 49th percentile for this field.
Oil capacity0.74 gal
Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal
About 6% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 47th percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | MCE 5.0 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Unleaded, 88 Octane |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 5 kW |
|---|---|
| Standby kVA | 5.0 |
| Voltage options | 220 V, 110/220 V |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Power factor | 1 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan MCE |
|---|---|
| Aspiration / cooling | Naturally aspirated |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 0.74 gal (2.8 L) |
Battery
| Battery cranking | 360 CCA |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 1.3 gal/h (5 L/h) @ 100% |
|---|
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 250 hr; Capacity: 2.8 L |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 518-0347 |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 35 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 100 hr; Capacity: 2.8 L |
| Belt | Part number: M-1823 |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.