Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 6 3000–3005 kW Diesel generator sets — median 189.41 gal/h at full load, 103.46 gal/h at half load.
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| Model | kW | gal/h @ 50% | gal/h @ 100% | Tank (L) | Runtime @ 50% (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 3 MW Data Center Module | 3000 | 129.18 | 213.19 | — | — |
| Caterpillar C175-16 | 3000 | 109.71 | 191.21 | — | — |
| Cummins/Onan C3750 D5 | 3000 | — | 12.68 | 379 | — |
| Kohler KD3000 | 3000 | — | 190.99 | — | — |
| MTU 20V 4000 DS3000 | 3000 | 1.37 | 2.62 | — | — |
| MTU 20V 4000 DS4000 | 3000 | 97.21 | 187.82 | — | — |
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 6 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 2.62–213.19 gal/h (median 189.41); at 50% load the median is 103.46 gal/h.