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Cummins Onan YB17/1 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan YB17/1 generator is listed with standby output of 350 kW, Natural Gas fuel, 50 Hz operation, 13 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural Gas • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 350 kWVoltage options: 13 configurationsDry weight: 12,324 lb (5,590 kg)

Key specifications

350 kW Standby power
Natural Gas Fuel
13 configurations Voltage options
Three phase Phase
12,324 lb (5,590 kg) Dry weight
50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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

28.4 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

16th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
350 kWStandby
12,323.84 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan YB17/1 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
350 kW
50% above avg
91st percentile
Dry weight
12,324 lb
108% above avg
96th percentile
Oil capacity
5.55 gal
28% below avg
27th percentile
Standby power350 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 50% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 91st percentile for this field.

Dry weight12,324 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 108% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 96th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity5.55 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 28% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 27th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model YB17/1
Generator type Generator
Fuel Natural Gas
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 350 kW
Voltage options 120 V, 60 V, 208 V, 139 V, 240 V, 254 V, 277 V, 110 V, 50 V, 190 V, 127 V, 220 V, 230 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Waukesha L-1616-GSI
Engine displacement 1, 585 cu in (25.97 L)
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Oil capacity 5.55 gal (21 L)
Coolant capacity 15.9 gal (60 L)
Alternator Cummins/Onan YB17/1 (4-pole)

Physical specifications

Dry weight 12, 324 lb (5, 590 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 57.5 × 27.2 × 94 in (1460 × 690 × 2388 mm)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Capacity: 21.0 gallons
Oil filter Part number: 987-060; Interval: 1000 hr
Fuel filter Part number: 987-043; Interval: 125 hr
Air filter Part number: 987-061; Interval: 125 hr
Coolant Interval: 3000 hr; Capacity: 60.0 gallons
Belt Part number: 987-125; Interval: 4000 hr

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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