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155–160 kW Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 5 155–160 kW Diesel generator sets — median 10.49 gal/h at full load, 6.10 gal/h at half load.

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Consumption by model

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ModelkWgal/h @ 50%gal/h @ 100% Tank (L)Runtime @ 50% (h)
Simson-Maxwell SVW140 T6-T31556.5510.49——
MQ Power DCA180SSCU1585.9410.3338016.9
MQ Power DCA180SSI1586.1010.5738016.5
MQ Power DCA180SSV15824.4657.063003.2
SDMO R2001584.498.85——

Figures from each model’s own manufacturer documentation (spec sheets and manuals); runtime = documented tank capacity ÷ consumption at 50% load. Verify against the datasheet for your exact configuration.

Common questions

How much fuel does a 155–160 kW Diesel generator use?

Across 5 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 8.85–57.06 gal/h (median 10.49); at 50% load the median is 6.10 gal/h.

How long will a 155–160 kW Diesel generator run on a full tank?

At 50% load, documented tank sizes give 3.2–16.9 hours (median 16.5 h) across 3 models.