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5–10 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 9 5–10 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator sets — median 1.30 gal/h at full load, 0.87 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)
Kohler 6VSG62.103.60
Generac Powerpact 651870.731.30
Kohler 8.5RES70.98
Kohler 8RESV70.48
Generac G006998-180.871.42
Generac PowerPact 006998-080.871.42
Generac 702990.871.37
Generac G008005090.530.90
Kohler 10RESV90.900.55

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 5–10 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator use?

Across 9 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 0.48–3.60 gal/h (median 1.30); at 50% load the median is 0.87 gal/h.