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Cummins Onan W3M-19 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan W3M-19 generator is listed with standby output of 3 kW, Gasoline fuel, 60 Hz operation, 115 V output, Single phase, and rated current of 26 A.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Gasoline • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 3 kWVoltage options: 115 VRated current: 26 ADry weight: 595 lb (270 kg)

Key specifications

3 kW Standby power
Gasoline Fuel
115 V Voltage options
Single phase Phase
26 A Rated current
595 lb (270 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.
No load

0.28 gal/hr

25% load

0.35 gal/hr

50% load

0.45 gal/hr

75% load

0.52 gal/hr

100% load

0.6 gal/hr

Estimated runtime by load
Calculated from the listed 3 gal fuel capacity and fuel-consumption data.
No load

10.7 hr

25% load

8.6 hr

50% load

6.7 hr

75% load

5.8 hr

100% load

5 hr

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

5 kW

Peer average

24.1 kW

8th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
3 kWStandby
26 ACurrent
595.25 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan W3M-19 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
3 kW
52% below avg
23rd percentile
Rated current
26 A
15% below avg
48th percentile
Dry weight
595 lb
14% below avg
63rd percentile
Oil capacity
1.5 gal
91% above avg
89th percentile
Standby power3 kW
Low 1 kWAverage 6.2 kWHigh 14 kW

About 52% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 23rd percentile for this field.

Rated current26 A
Low 5 AAverage 30 AHigh 80 A

About 15% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 48th percentile for this field.

Dry weight595 lb
Low 37 lbAverage 690 lbHigh 3,525 lb

About 14% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 63rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.5 gal
Low 0.15 galAverage 0.78 galHigh 1.66 gal

About 91% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 89th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model W3M-19
Generator type Generator
Fuel Gasoline
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 3 kW
Standby kVA 3.0
Voltage options 115 V
Phase Single phase
Rated current 26 A
Power factor 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan W2C
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Engine coolant capacity 2.25 gal (8.5 L)
Oil capacity 1.5 gal (5.7 L)
Coolant capacity 2.25 gal (8.5 L)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 595 lb (270 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 44 × 22 × 33 in (1118 × 559 × 838 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 3 gal (11.4 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 0.28 gal/h (1.06 L/h) @ 25%; 0.35 gal/h (1.32 L/h) @ 50%; 0.45 gal/h (1.7 L/h) @ 75%; 0.52 gal/h (1.97 L/h) @ 100%; 0.6 gal/h (2.27 L/h)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 64 hr; Specification: Army No. 2104-A (OE) SAE 10 or 30; Capacity: 6.0 quarts

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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