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80–85 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) Generator Fuel Consumption

Manufacturer-documented fuel consumption for 11 80–85 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator sets — median 2.05 gal/h at full load, 6.30 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 C80 N6802.05
Generac G80LG480167.22278.70
Generac QT080800.711.10
Generac QT08046800.90
Generac RG080801.101.75
Generac RG08045801.75
Generac SG0808058.91100.12
Hipower HGM 100 T6U8076.61134.99
Kohler 80 RZ807.6112.20
Kohler 80REZG814.997.58
SDMO G130842.110.4681.1

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 80–85 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator use?

Across 11 models with manufacturer data, full-load consumption runs 0.46–278.70 gal/h (median 2.05); at 50% load the median is 6.30 gal/h.

How long will a 80–85 kW Bi-Fuel (NG/LP) generator run on a full tank?

At 50% load, documented tank sizes give 1.1–1.1 hours (median 1.1 h) across 1 models.