The Cummins Onan MDL4 generator is listed with standby output of 16 kW, No.2 Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 344 V output, and Three phase.
Generator • No.2 Diesel • 50 Hz • Three phase
Key specifications
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16 kW
12 kW
How the Cummins Onan MDL4 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 23% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 15th percentile for this field.
About 10% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 38th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | MDL4 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | No.2 Diesel |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 16 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 12 kW |
| Standby kVA | 20.0 |
| Voltage options | 344 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan 4A2.3 |
|---|---|
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.25 gal (8.5 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 4.44 gal (16.8 L) |
| Oil capacity | 1.59 gal (6 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 2.64 gal (10 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 30 / 40 °C |
Battery
| Battery group | 12 |
|---|---|
| Battery cranking | 500 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
Fuel system and runtime
| Fuel tank | 15.1 gal (57 L) |
|---|
Fuel consumption
| Prime | 3.0 gal/h @ 50%; 6.1 gal/h @ 100% |
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Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 250 hr |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Part number: 51592; Interval: 200 hr; Specification: Change Fuel Filter |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 1000 hr |
| Air filter | Interval: 500 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Change coolant every 1, 000 hours or as needed. |
| Belt | Interval: 200 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.