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Cummins Onan MDKUB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDKUB generator is listed with standby output of 5 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and 12 V output.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 5 kWVoltage options: 12 VDry weight: 379 lb (172 kg)

Key specifications

5 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
12 V Voltage options
379 lb (172 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

0.37 gal/hr

100% load

0.52 gal/hr

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

13.2 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

44th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
5 kWStandby
379.2 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDKUB 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
Dry weight
379 lb
45% below avg
43rd percentile
Oil capacity
1 gal
27% above avg
57th 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.

Dry weight379 lb
Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 45% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 43rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1 gal
Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 27% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

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

Electrical output

Standby power 5 kW
Standby kVA 6.0
Voltage options 12 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kubota Z482B
Engine displacement 29 cu in (0.479 L)
Aspiration / cooling Water Cooled
Rated engine speed 3600 rpm
Engine oil capacity 1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 0.74 gal (2.8 L)
Oil capacity 1 gal (3.8 L)
Coolant capacity 0.53 gal (2 L)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 379 lb (172 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 27.9 × 21.5 × 23.4 in (709 × 545 × 595 mm)

Battery

Battery cranking 360 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel consumption

Full load 0.52 gal/h @ 100%
Half load 0.37 gal/h @ 50%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Specification: Change the oil and filter at the intervals listed in the Maintenance Schedule. Use oil that meets the API classification and SAE viscosity grade indicated in the Pre-Start section.
Oil filter Part number: 7665025430; Interval: 1800 hr; Specification: Oil Filter
Fuel filter Part number: 1627143560; Interval: 3600 hr; Specification: Fuel System
Air filter Part number: 1522211223; Interval: 720 hr; Specification: Air Filter
Coolant filter Interval: 1800 hr; Specification: Cooling System
Belt Interval: 3600 hr

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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