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Cummins Onan MDJA Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDJA generator is listed with standby output of 2 kW, diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, and Single phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 50 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 2 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 366 lb (166 kg)

Key specifications

2 kW Standby power
diesel Fuel
3 configurations Voltage options
Single phase Phase
366 lb (166 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

5.5 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

11th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
2 kWStandby
365.97 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDJA 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
2 kW
68% below avg
14th percentile
Dry weight
366 lb
47% below avg
41st percentile
Oil capacity
0.63 gal
19% below avg
41st percentile
Standby power2 kW
Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 68% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 14th percentile for this field.

Dry weight366 lb
Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 47% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 41st percentile for this field.

Oil capacity0.63 gal
Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 19% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 41st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model MDJA
Generator type Generator
Fuel diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 2 kW
Standby kVA 2.0
Voltage options 120 V, 240 V, 120/240 V
Phase Single phase
Power factor 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan MDJA
Engine displacement 30 cu in (0.49 L)
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 0.63 gal (2.4 L)
Oil capacity 0.63 gal (2.4 L)
Controller Analog control panel: battery charge rate ammeter, preheat switch, start-stop switch, field circuit breaker

Physical specifications

Dry weight 366 lb (166 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 28.6 × 20.6 × 26.8 in (727 × 524 × 681 mm)

Battery

Battery group 1H
Battery cranking 450 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery quantity 2

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 100 hr; Specification: API CD/SE or CC/SE; Capacity: 2.5
Oil filter Interval: 200 hr; Specification: Full Flow
Fuel filter Interval: 3000 hr; Specification: Secondary
Air filter Interval: 8 hr
Coolant Specification: Optional heat-exchanger (captive water) cooling system capacity; 50/50 ethylene glycol/water mix recommended

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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