The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G8 is a 16-cylinder turbocharged and low temperature aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 1656 kW. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the DQGAR and DQGAS. It holds 235 L (62.1 gal) of oil and 401 L (105.9 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Cummins Inc. QSK50-G8
Part of the Cummins/Onan QSK50 engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 235.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 401.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and low temperature aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 1656 kW |
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 140-3230 | Cleaner, Air - Heavy Duty | air_filter |
| 140-3963 | Filter, Air | air_filter |
| 70781N | Element, Primary - Air Cleaner - Nelson - Heavy Duty | air_filter |
| 70782N | Element, Safety - Air Cleaner - Nelson - Heavy Duty | air_filter |
| AF25544 | Element, Primary - Air Cleaner - Fleetguard - Heavy Duty | air_filter |
| AF25545 | Element, Safety - Air Cleaner - Fleetguard - Heavy Duty | air_filter |
| AF2559300 | Element, Replacement (Cummins Filtration Part Number) | air_filter |
| 149-2792 | Filter, Fuel | fuel_filter |
| 149-2837 | Filter, Fuel | fuel_filter |
| 149-2853 | Filter, Fuel (Triplex Filter) | fuel_filter |
| 543-0088 | Package, Fuel Filter | fuel_filter |
| A030M222 | Filter, Fuel (Triple Filter) | fuel_filter |
| 501-0970-01 | Line, Fuel | hose |
| 503-1705 | Hose, Hump | hose |
| 503-2754-01 | Hose, Oil | hose |
| 503-2754-02 | Hose, Oil | hose |
| 102-1335 | Plug, Oil Drain | other_service |
| 140-1260 | Fitting, Safety Filter | other_service |
| 6794600 | Washer, Sealing | seal |
| 140-1548 | Indicator, Service | sensor |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G8 engine has an oil capacity of 235.0 liters.
The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G8 powers 2 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan DQGAR, Cummins/Onan DQGAS.