Cummins Onan MDKAL Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDKAL generator is listed with standby output of 8 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: 8 kWVoltage options: 12 V, 24 VDry weight: 540 lb (245 kg)

Key specifications

8 kW Standby power

Diesel Fuel

12 V, 24 V Voltage options

Single phase Phase

540 lb (245 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

14.8 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

56th percentile

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

8 kWStandby

540.13 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDKAL 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

8 kW

28% above avg

69th percentile

Dry weight

540 lb

22% below avg

59th percentile

Oil capacity

1.06 gal

35% above avg

70th percentile

Standby power8 kW

Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 28% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 69th percentile for this field.

Dry weight540 lb

Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 22% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 59th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.06 gal

Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 35% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 70th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

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

Electrical output

Standby power	8 kW
Standby kVA	8.0
Voltage options	12 V, 24 V
Phase	Single phase
Power factor	1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Kubota D1105
Engine displacement	69 cu in (1.124 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Indirect Injection
Rated engine speed	1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity	1.11 gal (4.2 L)
Engine coolant capacity	1.06 gal (4 L)
Oil capacity	1.06 gal (4 L)
Coolant capacity	1.06 gal (4 L)
Maximum ambient	104 °F (40 °C)
Controller	DC
Alternator	Cummins/Onan DC (Battery Charging) Alternator
Emissions	1995-1998 California

Physical specifications

Dry weight	540 lb (245 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	32.5 × 32.5 × 22.1 in (826 × 826 × 562 mm)

Battery

Battery group	360 / 500
Battery cranking	360 / 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: 50 hr; Specification: Check before each operation, change per schedule
Oil filter	Interval: 100 hr; Specification: Replace with oil change
Fuel filter	Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Check fuel system before operation
Air filter	Interval: 3000 hr
Coolant	Interval: 8760 hr; Specification: Check level before operation, maintain proper level
Belt	Interval: 500 hr

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.