Marine

Generators
Pocket Guide
Introduction...............................................................1
Service Support.........................................................1
Warranty....................................................................2
Maintenance and Parts..............................................3
Cruise Kits.................................................................4
Features....................................................................5

Quiet Diesel™ (QD) Series

(kW, 50/60 Hz, Model)

4/5 QD MDKBH..........................................................6
6/7.5 QD MDKBJ.......................................................8
8 QD 50 Hz MDKBW...................................................8
7/9 QD MDKBK space saver....................................10
7/9 QD MDKBL........................................................12
9.5/11.5 QD MDKBM...............................................14
11/13.5 QD MDKBN.................................................14
13.5/17 QD MDKDP.................................................16
17.5/21.5 QD MDKDR..............................................16
19 QD 50 Hz MDKDV...............................................16
22.5 QD 50 Hz MDKDT...........................................18
27 QD 50 Hz MDKDU...............................................18
29 QD 60 Hz MDKDS...............................................18
35 QD 50 Hz MDDCK...............................................20
40 QD 60 Hz MDDCL...............................................20
40 QD 50 Hz MDDCF...............................................20
50 QD 50 Hz MDDCG...............................................22
55 QD 60 Hz MDDCM..............................................22
65 QD 60 Hz MDDCN...............................................22
65 QD 50 Hz MDDCH...............................................24
80 QD 60 Hz MDDCP...............................................24
80 QD 50 Hz MDDCJ...............................................26
99 QD 60 Hz MDDCR...............................................26
Introduction
This Cummins® Onan® Marine
Generator Pocket Guide offers basic
information on our line of diesel
generator sets from 4 to 99 kW. More
information about all models, including
complete specifications, the latest
news releases, generator set installation
outline drawings, accessories, and
much more can be found at
www.cumminsonan.com/marine.

Service Support
Cummins Onan generator sets are
supported by the largest and
best-trained worldwide certified
Distributor/Dealer network in the
industry. That means wherever your
journey takes you, you can feel
confident a Cummins Onan Distributor/
Dealer is nearby. The largest network
in the business makes it easier to get
genuine parts, quality service, and
expert installation assistance when and
where you need them. Our extensive
training and certification process
demonstrates our strong commitment
to exceptional product service and
support. To find the nearest authorized
Cummins Onan generator certified
dealer, visit www.cumminsonan.com/
locator or call 1-800-888-6626.

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Warranty
The Cummins Onan Limited Warranty
for Marine Generators covers the
generators for a period of five (5) years
or 2,000 hours, whichever occurs first,
from date of delivery to the first retail
purchaser. This coverage applies to the
original owner and easily transfers to all
subsequent owners for the duration of
the coverage—at no additional charge
or deductibles for the customer. Parts,
labor including diagnostic labor, limited
travel, and removal and reinstallation
are covered for the first and second
years on virtually everything except
routine maintenance. Parts, labor and
travel on selected power train and
generator parts are warranted for the
remaining years or 2,000 hours.

We also offer Limited Marine 5 Year or

3,000 Hour Comprehensive Extended
Warranty. Please visit Cummins Onan
website or contact Cummins Onan
Distributor/Dealer for more details.

Our well trained professional

techinicians will be more than happy
to make recommendations for your
specific needs.

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Maintenance & Parts
To obtain an Instruction Sheet ( F-1576)
providing brief operating instructions
for the QD Series (including pre-start
checks, starting the generator, and
shutdown codes) plus a periodic
maintenance schedule and list of
maintenance parts, or to order genuine
Cummins Onan parts, please contact
the Cummins Onan Distributor/Dealer
nearest to you.

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Cruise Kits
The cruise kits provide all the
necessary and essential generator
maintenance and service parts boaters
need for worry-free voyages. Enjoy
peace-of-mind by having the parts on
hand for routine maintenance.

Included in the cruise kits are the

following parts:

• Oil filter – 2 units

• Oil filter wrench – 1 unit*
• Fuel filter – 2 units
• Sea water pump impeller kit – 2 units
• V-belt – 1 unit
• Zinc pencil – 2 units**
• Convenient plastic carrying case
• Laminated marine service &
maintenance schedule***
* For MDKBJ/BW only
** For MDKBH and MDKBJ/BW zinc pencil
is not required and not included
*** For current models only

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Models and part numbers
include:

Model Part Number

MDKBH 100-3478-58
MDKBJ, MDKBW A029E631
MDKBK, MDKBL, MDKBM, MDKBN 100-3478-52
MDKDT, MDKDU, MDKDS 100-3478-60
MDKDP, MDKDR 100-3478-61
(12 V Negative Ground Spec D & up)
MDKDP, MDKDR 100-3478-62
(24 V Negative Ground Spec D & up)
MDKDP, MDKDR 100-3478-63
(Isolated Ground Spec D & up)
MDKDV (12 V Negative Ground) 100-3478-61
MDKDV (24 V Negative Ground) 100-3478-62
MDKDV (Isolated Ground) 100-3478-63
MDDCF/G/K/L/M/N 541-1529-51
MDDCH/J/P/R 541-1529-52

To order kits, contact your closest

Cummins Onan Distributor/Dealer.

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The features you need
for optimal performance
MDK series
• Powered by Kubota diesel engines
• 5 to 29 kW; 60 Hz; US EPA certified
• 4 to 32 kW; 50 Hz;
export (non-USA use) only

MDD series
• Powered by John Deere diesel
engines
• 40 to 99 kW; 60 Hz; Tier II emissions
export (non-USA use) only
• 35 to 80 kW; 50 Hz; Tier II emissions
export (non-USA use) only

Standard features
• Electronic governor maintains isochronous
frequency control and digital voltage regulation
providing quality power for digital appliances and
computers
• Advanced digital electronic control providing
extensive diagnostic capability
• DC control console mounted with isolation and
DC protective circuit breakers
• Shutdown with indicator light for: high engine
coolant temperature, high exhaust temperature,
low oil pressure, over speed/voltage, starter
overcrank, no raw water flow
• Brushless single phase or three phase AC
alternators for use in harsh conditions
• 12 V DC electric system with battery charging,
negative ground, isolated ground optional
• AC mainline circuit breaker – MDK (STD); MDD
(OPT)
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• Plug-in watertight connector for optional remote
control
• Engine starter with automatic start disconnect
• Automatic glow plug preheat providing cleaner
starting verify MDK and MDD
• Freshwater cooling system with heat exchanger,
expansion tank and coolant recovery system, keel
cooling optional
• Closed crankcase breather re-circulation to
eliminate engine room contamination
• Coolant overflow bottle to easily maintain coolant
level
• Full flow lube oil filter
• Fuel filter/water separator
• Gear-driven raw water pump
• 90/10 CU/NI heat exchanger with cleanout
covers, standard
• Electric hour meter for maintenance scheduling
• Captive focalized mounting systems with
vibration isolators
• Large drip pan base to maintain a clean engine
room and bilge
• Bulk head type connections for ease of
installation; fuel in, fuel out, battery, raw water
inlet, wet exhaust, generator set ground (vessel
bond)
• Single point lifting bracket for ease of installation
• Fire extinguisher access port
• Factory load tested
• Transferrable 5 year warranty with optional
extended warranty available
• Optional Network Communications
- NMEA2000 – MDK models
- SAE J1939 – All models
- SmartCraft 1.0 – MDK models
• Optional 12 VDC or 24 VDC front PTO with
electric clutch, MDKxP,R,S,T,U,V and all MDD

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 MODEL MDKBH

MDKBH
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
5 60 2900 1 120 41.7
120/240 41.7/20.8
4 50 2400 1 110/220 36.4/18.2
115/230 34.8/17.4
120/240 33.3/16.6

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 MDKBH

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 662 (26.1) x Width 511 (20.1) x
Height 524 (20.6)
Weight, kg (lb) 166 (365)

Not available unhoused

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
4 kW/50 Hz 5 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 0.8 (0.21) 1.0 (0.27)
1/2 load 1.0 (0.28) 1.3 (0.35)
3/4 load 1.3 (0.35) 1.7 (0.44)
Full load 1.7 (0.44) 2.1 (0.55)

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 MODELS MDKBJ/W

MDKBJ
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
7.5 60 2900 1 120 62.5
120/240 62.5/31.3
6.0 50 2400 1 115/230 52.2/26.1

MDKBW
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
8 50 2880 1 115/230 69.6/34.8

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 MDKBJ/W

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 664 (26.1) x Width 583 (22.9) x
Height 535 (21.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 195 (429)

Not available unhoused

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDKBJ 6.0 kW/50 Hz 7.5 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 1.12 (0.30) 1.40 (0.37)
1/2 load 1.46 (0.39) 1.84 (0.48)
3/4 load 1.84 (0.48) 2.33 (0.61)
Full load 2.28 (0.60) 2.93 (0.70)

MDKBW 8 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 1.41 (0.37)
1/2 load 1.85 (0.49)
3/4 load 2.35 (0.62)
Full load 2.97 (0.78

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 MODEL MDKBK

MDKBK
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
9 60 1800 1 120 75
120/240 75/37.5
7 50 1500 110/220 63.6/31.8
115/230 60.9/30.4
120/240 58.3/29.2

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 MDKBK

Dimensions
Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 823 (32.4) x Width 479 (18.9) x
Height 560 (22.05)
Weight, kg (lb) 238 (525)

Not available housed

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
7 kW/50 Hz 9 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 1.1 (0.3) 1.3 (0.3)
1/2 load 1.5 (0.4) 1.9 (0.5)
3/4 load 2.0 (0.5) 2.6 (0.7)
Full load 2.8 (0.8) 3.8 (1.0)

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 MODEL MDKBL

MDKBL
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
9 60 1800 1 120 75
120/240 75/37.5
7 50 1500 110/220 63.6/31.8
115/230 60.9/30.4
120/240 58.3/29.2

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 MDKBL

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 911 (35.9) x Width 566 (22.3) x
Height 593 (23.4)
Weight, kg (lb) 272 (600)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 911 (35.9) x Width 566 (22.3) x
Height 585 (23.04)
Weight, kg (lb) 252 (555)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
7 kW/50 Hz 9 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 1.1 (0.3) 1.3 (0.3)
1/2 load 1.5 (0.4) 1.9 (0.5)
3/4 load 2.0 (0.5) 2.6 (0.7)
Full load 2.8 (0.8) 3.8 (1.0)

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 MODELS MDKBM/N

MDKBM
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
11.5 60 1800 1 120 95.8
120/240 95.8/47.9
9.5 50 1500 1 115/230 82.6/41.3

MDKBN
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
5 60 1800 1 120 112.5
120/240 112/56.3
11 50 1500 115/230 95.7/47.8

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 MDKBM/N

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 1033 (40.7) x Width 566 (22.3) x
Height 593 (23.4)
Weight, kg (lb) 315 (695)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 1033 (40.7) x Width 566 (22.3) x
Height 585 (23.04)
Weight, kg (lb) 290 (640)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDKBM 9.5 kW/50 Hz 11.5 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 1.4 (0.4) 1.7 (0.4)
1/2 load 2.1 (0.6) 2.5 (0.7)
3/4 load 2.8 (0.7) 3.2 (0.8)
Full load 3.4 (0.9) 3.9 (1.0)

MDKBN 11 kW/50 Hz 13.5 kW/60 Hz

1/4 load 1.5 (0.4) 1.8 (0.5)
1/2 load 2.2 (0.6) 2.6 (0.7)
3/4 load 3.0 (0.8) 3.6 (1.0)
Full load 4.0 (1.0) 4.5 (1.2)

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 MODELS MDKDP/R/V

MDKDP
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
17 60 1800 1 120/240 141.7/70.8
3 120/208 59.0
13.5 50 1500 1 115/230 117.4/58.7
3 220/380 25.6

MDKDR
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
21.5 60 1800 1 120/240 179/89.6
3 120/208 74.6
17.5 50 1500 1 115/230 152.2/76.1
3 220/380 33.2

MDKDV
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
23 60 1800 1 120/240 191.7/95.8
3 120/208 79.8
19 50 1500 1 115/230 165.2/82.6
3 220/380 36.1

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 MDKDP/R/V

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 1127 (44.4) x Width 602 (23.7) x
Height 698 (27.5)
MDKDP Weight, kg (lb) 408 (899)
MDKDR Weight, kg (lb) 422 (930)
MDKDV Weight, kg (lb) 422 (930)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 1127 (44.4) x Width 602 (23.7) x
Height 672 (26.5)
MDKDP Weight, kg (lb) 381 (840)
MDKDR Weight, kg (lb) 395 (870)
MDKDV Weight, kg (lb) 395 (870)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDKDP 13.5 kW/50 Hz 17 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 1.9 (0.5) 2.6 (0.7)
1/2 load 2.7 (0.7) 3.6 (1.0)
3/4 load 3.6 (0.9) 4.8 (1.3)
Full load 4.8 (1.3) 6.1 (1.6)

MDKDR 17.5 kW/50 Hz 21.5 kW/60 Hz

1/4 load 2.5 (0.6) 2.9 (0.8)
1/2 load 3.4 (0.9) 4.1 (1.1)
3/4 load 4.7 (1.2) 5.7 (1.5)
Full load 6.5 (1.7) 8.2 (2.2)

MDKDV 19 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 2.5 (0.7)
1/2 load 3.9 (1.0)
3/4 load 5.2 (1.4)
Full load 6.6 (1.7)

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 MODELS MDKDT/U/S

MDKDT
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
22.5 50 1500 1 115/230 196/97.8
3 220/380 42.7

MDKDU
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
27 50 1500 1 115/230 235/117
3 220/380 51.3

MDKDS
kW Hz RPM Ph Voltage Amps
29 60 1800 1 120/240 241.7/120.8
3 120/208 100.6

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 MDKDT/U/S

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 1358 (53.5) x Width 622 (24.5) x
Height 761 (30.0)
MDKDT Weight, kg (lb) 601 (1325)
MDKDU Weight, kg (lb) 626 (1380)
MDKDS Weight, kg (lb) 626 (1380)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 1358 (53.5) x Width 622 (24.5) x
Height 731 (28.8)
MDKDT Weight, kg (lb) 565 (1245)
MDKDU Weight, kg (lb) 590 (1300)
MDKDS Weight, kg (lb) 590 (1300)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDKDT 22.5 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 3.0 (0.8)
1/2 load 4.0 (1.1)
3/4 load 5.2 (1.4)
Full load 7.0 (1.8)

MDKDU 27 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 3.0 (0.8)
1/2 load 4.7 (1.2)
3/4 load 6.2 (1.6)
Full load 9.1 (2.4)

MDKDS 29 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 3.9 (1.0)
1/2 load 5.6 (1.5)
3/4 load 7.6 (2.0)
Full load 10.7 (2.8)

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 MODELS MDDCK/F/L*

MDDCK
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
35 50 4 1500 1 115/230 304.3/152.2
3 115/230 219.6/109.8
220/380 114.8/66.5

MDDCF
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
40 50 4 1500 1 115/230 347.8/173.9
3 115/230 125.5
220/380 76.0

MDDCL*
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
40 60 4 1800 1 120/240 333.4/166.7
115/230 69.4
220/380 131

Additional configurations/voltages available

* Not certified for USA EPA emissions

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 MDDCK/F/L*

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 1738 (68.4) x Width 840 (33.1) x
Height 1039 (40.9)
MDDCK Weight, kg (lb) 1090 (2403)
MDDCF Weight, kg (lb) 1098 (2420)
MDDCL Weight, kg (lb) 1072 (2363)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 1734 (68.3) x Width 822 (32.4) x
Height 994 (39.1)
MDDCK Weight, kg (lb) 990 (2183)
MDDCF Weight, kg (lb) 998 (2200)
MDDCL Weight, kg (lb) 972 (2143)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDDCK 35 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 3.9 (1.0)
1/2 load 6.4 (1.7)
3/4 load 9.0 (2.4)
Full load 11.5 (3.0)

MDDCF 40 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 3.9 (1.0)
1/2 load 6.4 (1.7)
3/4 load 9.0 (2.4)
Full load 11.5 (3.0)

MDDCL* 40 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 4.5 (1.2)
1/2 load 7.2 (1.9)
3/4 load 9.9 (2.6)
Full load 12.7 (3.4)

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 MODELS MDDCG/M*/N*

MDDCG
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
50 50 4 1500 1 115/230 434.8/217.4
3 115/230 156.9
220/380 95.0

MDDCM*
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
55 60 4 1800 1 120/240 458.4/229.2
3 240/416 95.4
127/220 180.4
255/440 90.2
120/208 190.8
120/240 165.4

MDDCN*
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
65 60 4 1800 1 120/240 541.6/270.8
3 240/416 112.8
127/220 213.2
255/440 106.6
120/208 225.5
120/240 195.5

* Not certified for USA EPA emissions

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 MDDCG/M*/N*

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 1783 (70.2) x Width 840 (33.1) x
Height 1039 (40.9)
Weight, kg (lb) 1167 (2572)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 1779 (70.0) x Width 822 (32.4) x
Height 994 (39.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 1067 (2352)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDDCG 50 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 4.6 (1.2)
1/2 load 7.6 (2.0)
3/4 load 10.8 (2.9)
Full load 14.1 (3.7)

MDDCM* 55 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 5.5 (1.4)
1/2 load 9.3 (2.4)
3/4 load 13.0 (3.4)
Full load 16.8 (4.4)

MDDCN* 65 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 5.8 (1.5)
1/2 load 10.7 (2.8)
3/4 load 14.3 (4.0)
Full load 19.7 (5.2)

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 MODELS MDDCH/J

MDDCH
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
65 50 6 1500 1 115/230 565.2/282.6
3 115/230 204.0
220/380 123.4

MDDCJ
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
80 50 6 1500 1 115/230 695.6/347.8
3 115/230 288.7
220/380 151.9

Additional configurations/voltages available.

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 MDDCH/J

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 2146 (84.5) x Width 840 (33.1) x
Height 1039 (40.9)
Weight, kg (lb) 1434 (3161)

Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 2142 (84.3) x Width 822 (32.4) x
Height 994 (39.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 1320 (2910)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDDCH 65 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 5.7 (1.5)
1/2 load 9.9 (2.6)
3/4 load 14.1 (3.7)
Full load 18.4 (4.9)

MDDCJ 80 kW/50 Hz
1/4 load 6.7 (1.8)
1/2 load 11.8 (3.1)
3/4 load 16.9 (4.5)
Full load 22.4 (5.9)

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 MODELS MDDCP*/R*

MDDCP*
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
80 60 6 1800 1 120/240 666.6/333.3
3 240/416 138.8
127/220 262.4
255/440 131.2
120/208 277.6
120/240 240.6

MDDCR*
kW Hz Cyl RPM Ph Voltage Amps
99 60 6 1800 1 120/240 825.0/412.5
3 240/416 171.7
127/220 324.8
255/440 162.4
120/208 343.5
120/240 297.7

Additional configurations/voltages available.

* Not certified for USA EPA emissions

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 MDDCP*/R*

Dimensions
Housed, mm (in)
Length 2146 (84.5) x Width 840 (33.1) x
Height 1039 (40.9)
Weight, kg (lb) 1434 (3161)
Unhoused, mm (in)
Length 2142 (84.3) x Width 822 (32.4) x
Height 994 (39.1)
Weight, kg (lb) 1320 (2910)

Fuel Consumption
No. 2 diesel fuel, L/hr (Gal/hr)
MDDCP* 80 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 7.6 (2.0)
1/2 load 13.2 (3.5)
3/4 load 18.7 (4.9)
Full load 24.2 (6.4)

MDDCR* 99 kW/60 Hz
1/4 load 9.2 (2.4)
1/2 load 15.5 (4.1)
3/4 load 22.9 (6.0)
Full load 29.4 (7.8)

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