Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 5 170–175 kW Diesel generator sets — median 11.04 gal/h at full load, 6.39 gal/h at half load.
Compare 170–175 kW Diesel generator specs side-by-side →
| Model | kW | gal/h @ 50% | gal/h @ 100% | Tank (L) | Runtime @ 50% (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins/Onan C170 D6 | 170 | 3.96 | — | 150 | 10.0 |
| SDMO JS170UC | 170 | — | 10.91 | — | — |
| Simson-Maxwell SPW150 | 173 | — | 11.17 | — | — |
| Generac MMG205 | 174 | 6.39 | 12.81 | 1295 | 53.5 |
| Magnum MMG205 | 174 | 6.39 | 7.40 | 1295 | 53.5 |
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.
Across 4 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 7.40–12.81 gal/h (median 11.04); at 50% load the median is 6.39 gal/h.
At 50% load, documented tank sizes give 10.0–53.5 hours (median 53.5 h) across 3 models.