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Cummins Onan MDL6 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan MDL6 generator is listed with standby output of 25 kW, No.2 Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 344 V output, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • No.2 Diesel • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 25 kWVoltage options: 344 V

Key specifications

25 kW Standby power
No.2 Diesel Fuel
344 V Voltage options
Three phase Phase
50 Hz Frequency

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Power output
Low 25 kW High 25 kW
Standby

25 kW

Prime

25 kW

How the Cummins Onan MDL6 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
25 kW
21% above avg
82nd percentile
Oil capacity
2.38 gal
35% above avg
83rd percentile
Standby power25 kW
Low 15 kWAverage 20.7 kWHigh 26.8 kW

About 21% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 82nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.38 gal
Low 0.61 galAverage 1.76 galHigh 3.12 gal

About 35% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 83rd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model MDL6
Generator type Generator
Fuel No.2 Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 25 kW
Prime power 25 kW
Standby kVA 31.0
Voltage options 344 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6A3.4
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Oil capacity 2.38 gal (9 L)
Coolant capacity 0.87 gal (3.3 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 24 gal (91 L)

Fuel consumption

Prime 3.0 gal/h @ 50%; 6.1 gal/h @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Oil filter Interval: 500 hr
Fuel filter Part number: FSl496
Air filter Specification: Check for oil, fuel, cooling and exhaust system leaks. Check exhaust system audibly and visually.
Belt Interval: 3 hr; Specification: 60 pounds (267 N)

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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