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Cummins Onan MDKAB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDKAB generator is listed with standby output of 10 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: 10 kWVoltage options: 12 V, 24 VDry weight: 626 lb (284 kg)

Key specifications

10 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
12 V, 24 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
626 lb (284 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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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

16 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

65th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
10 kWStandby
626.11 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDKAB 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
10 kW
60% above avg
76th percentile
Dry weight
626 lb
9% below avg
67th percentile
Oil capacity
1.14 gal
45% above avg
77th percentile
Standby power10 kW
Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 60% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 76th 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 MDKAB
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 10 kW
Standby kVA 10.0
Voltage options 12 V, 24 V
Phase Single phase
Power factor 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan Kubota V1505
Engine displacement 91 cu in (1.498 L)
Aspiration / cooling Water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel engine
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 1.77 gal (6.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 1.25 gal (4.7 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 Specification: Diesel Engine Oil SAE 15W-40
Oil filter Part number: 324-1491
Fuel filter Part number: 300-1500

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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