Cummins Onan MDKAA Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDKAA generator is listed with standby output of 6 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 12 V, 24 V output, and Single phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 6 kWVoltage options: 12 V, 24 VDry weight: 626 lb (284 kg)

Key specifications

6 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

12 V, 24 V Voltage options

Single phase Phase

626 lb (284 kg) Dry weight

60 Hz Frequency

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Fuel consumption by load

How fuel use changes as generator load increases.

50% load

0.5 gal/hr

100% load

0.8 gal/hr

Power-to-weight

Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight versus similar-output Cummins Onan models.

This model

9.6 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

25th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

6 kWStandby

626.11 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDKAA 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

6 kW

4% below avg

58th percentile

Dry weight

626 lb

9% below avg

67th percentile

Oil capacity

1.14 gal

45% above avg

77th percentile

Standby power6 kW

Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 4% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 58th percentile for this field.

Dry weight626 lb

Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 9% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 67th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.14 gal

Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 45% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 77th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Cummins Onan
Model	MDKAA
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	6 kW
Standby kVA	6.0
Voltage options	12 V, 24 V
Phase	Single phase
Power factor	1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kubota V1305
Engine displacement	81 cu in (1.335 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Indirect Injection
Rated engine speed	3000 rpm
Engine oil capacity	1.51 gal (5.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity	0.92 gal (3.5 L)
Oil capacity	1.14 gal (4.3 L)
Coolant capacity	1.32 gal (5 L)
Maximum ambient	104 °F (40 °C)
Controller	DC

Physical specifications

Dry weight	626 lb (284 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	37.2 × 37.2 × 22.1 in (946 × 946 × 562 mm)

Battery

Battery group	500
Battery cranking	500 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	1

Fuel consumption

Standby	0.5 gal/h (1.9 L/h) @ 50%; 0.8 gal/h (3.0 L/h) @ 100%
Row	3 gal/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 200 hr
Oil filter	Part number: 324-1491
Fuel filter	Part number: 300-1500
Coolant	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.