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600–605 kW Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 10 600–605 kW Diesel generator sets — median 15.45 gal/h at full load, 10.17 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)
Cummins/Onan 600 DFX-4R60010.57
Cummins/Onan 600 DFX-4XR60010.57
Cummins/Onan DQPAA60021.2141.00
Generac MB600 - GEM6004.0710.60
Generac MD6006005.5711.12
Generac SD60060023.4341.40100111.3
Kohler 600REOZV60018.2836.72
Kohler 600ROZD60010.1719.79
MTU 12V1600 DS6006001.372.62
Cummins/Onan VTA28G560340.681325

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 600–605 kW Diesel generator use?

Across 10 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 2.62–41.40 gal/h (median 15.45); at 50% load the median is 10.17 gal/h.

How long will a 600–605 kW Diesel generator run on a full tank?

At 50% load, documented tank sizes give 11.3–11.3 hours (median 11.3 h) across 1 models.