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Cummins Onan MDKWB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDKWB generator is listed with standby output of 7 kW, No. 2 diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, and 12 V output.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • No. 2 diesel • 60 Hz

Standby power: 7 kWVoltage options: 12 VDry weight: 450 lb (204 kg)

Key specifications

7 kW Standby power
No. 2 diesel Fuel
12 V Voltage options
450 lb (204 kg) Dry weight
60 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

Charts are shown only when this model has enough usable source data.

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

15.6 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

63rd percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
7 kWStandby
449.74 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan MDKWB 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
7 kW
12% above avg
65th percentile
Dry weight
450 lb
35% below avg
52nd percentile
Oil capacity
1.25 gal
59% above avg
85th percentile
Standby power7 kW
Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 12% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 65th percentile for this field.

Dry weight450 lb
Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 35% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 52nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.25 gal
Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 59% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 85th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model MDKWB
Generator type Generator
Fuel No. 2 diesel
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 7 kW
Standby kVA 7.0
Voltage options 12 V

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Kubota D722B
Engine displacement 44 cu in (0.719 L)
Rated engine speed 3000 rpm
Oil capacity 1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Coolant capacity 0.92 gal (3.5 L)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 450 lb (204 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 32.1 × 21.5 × 23.4 in (816 × 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 Capacity: 3.78 liters
Coolant Capacity: 2.0 liters
Coolant filter Specification: Flush/Clean Cooling System, Check for leakage around the filter gasket. Tighten the filter only enough to eliminate leaks.

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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