Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 5 525–530 kW Diesel generator sets — median 30.91 gal/h at full load, 16.39 gal/h at half load.
Compare 525–530 kW Diesel generator specs side-by-side →
| Model | kW | gal/h @ 50% | gal/h @ 100% | Tank (L) | Runtime @ 50% (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ Power CG250DUAL | 525 | 10.30 | 19.02 | 3785 | 97.1 |
| MTU 12V1600 DS660 | 527 | 16.66 | 30.91 | 740 | 11.7 |
| FG Wilson P660E | 528 | — | 31.96 | 1310 | — |
| MQ Power DCA600SSK | 528 | 17.41 | 33.89 | 490 | 7.4 |
| Perkins 2806A-E18TAG1 | 528 | 16.11 | 23.78 | — | — |
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 5 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 19.02–33.89 gal/h (median 30.91); at 50% load the median is 16.39 gal/h.
At 50% load, documented tank sizes give 7.4–97.1 hours (median 11.7 h) across 3 models.