The Cummins Onan QG 5500 generator is listed with gasoline fuel, 60 Hz operation, 120 V output, Single phase, rated current of 22.9 A, and sound level of 69 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m).
Generator • gasoline • 60 Hz • Single phase
Key specifications
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3.6 gal/hr
0.6 gal/hr
0.9 gal/hr
How the Cummins Onan QG 5500 compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 89% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 25th percentile for this field.
About 98% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 10th percentile for this field.
About 9% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 27th percentile for this field.
About 97% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 10th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | QG 5500 |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Voltage options | 120 V |
|---|---|
| Phase | Single phase |
| Rated current | 22.9 A |
| Power factor | 1 |
| Circuit breaker | 30 A |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan EH65V |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 40 cu in (0.653 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | OHV |
| Rated engine speed | 2400 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
| Oil capacity | 0.5 gal (1.9 L) |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 278 lb (126 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 33.6 × 22.2 × 16.7 in (853 × 563 × 424 mm) |
| Sound level | 69 dBA @ 10 ft (3 m) |
Fuel consumption
| Standby | 3.6 gal/h (0.95 L/h) @ 50%; 0.6 gal/h (2.27 L/h) @ 100%; 0.9 gal/h (3.41 L/h) |
|---|---|
| Prime | 1.3 gal/h (3.6 L/h) |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.