Home Fuel consumption2800–2805 kW Diesel

2800–2805 kW Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 5 2800–2805 kW Diesel generator sets — median 140.01 gal/h at full load, 76.82 gal/h at half load.

Compare 2800–2805 kW Diesel generator specs side-by-side →

Consumption by model

5
ModelkWgal/h @ 50%gal/h @ 100% Tank (L)Runtime @ 50% (h)
Cummins/Onan C3500 D5280011.891120
Kohler 2800REOZD280076.24143.42
Kohler KD2800280077.93140.01
MTU 20V4000 DS280028001.372.62
MTU 20V4000G64F280077.40146.35

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 2800–2805 kW Diesel generator use?

Across 5 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 2.62–146.35 gal/h (median 140.01); at 50% load the median is 76.82 gal/h.