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Cummins/Onan MDKB Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan MDKB is a 4 kW (4 kVA) diesel standby generator set. It is available at 110 V, 220 V, 115 V, 230 V, 120 V and 240 V, 1-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 4 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 8 L (2.1 gal) of coolant. Starting uses battery rated 360 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 662×511×524 mm (26.1×20.1×20.6 in), weighs about 166 kg (366 lb) and produces 66 dBA at 1 m.

4 kW
Standby
4.0 L
Oil capacity
5
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power4 kW
Standby kVA4
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
ControllerA1
Oil capacity4.0 L
Voltage options110 V, 220 V, 115 V, 230 V, 120 V, 240 V
Phase1
Battery cranking[360, 500] CCA
Battery voltage['12 volts', '24 volts'] V
Coolant capacity['8 quart (7.6 liter)', '8 quart (7.6 liter)'] L
Dimensions (L×W×H)662×511×524 mm
Dry weight195 kg
Sound level67.0 dBA @ 1 m

Maintenance & consumables

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter149-2106500 hr Amazon eBay $36.99
Oil filter50 hr find
Belt200 hr find
Coolant2.1 liter
OilAPI performance Class CH-4 or better, SAE 15W-402.1 liter500 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan MDKB?

The Cummins/Onan MDKB is rated 4 kW standby (4.0 kVA).

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan MDKB use?

The Cummins/Onan MDKB runs on diesel.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
0098-8374GENERATOR CONNECTION DIAGRAMConnection diagram buy
0500-4199OUTLINE DRAWING—MDKBLOutline drawing buy
122-0810Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $36.45
130-4434Zinc Pencil1Zinc anode eBay $32.94
132-0415Pump Impeller1Impeller buy
140-3752Air FilterAir filter buy
149-2106Fuel Filter1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $36.99
18-0256DC Circuit Breaker1Digital display panel buy
18-0347Hour Meter1Hour meter buy
185-542112V Glow Plugs2Glow plug Amazon eBay
185-5835Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $21.32
185-6934V-Belt1Belt Amazon eBay $39.00
185-7055Cruise Kit2Cruise kit buy
185-7444Oil Filter1Oil filter Amazon eBay $29.95
185-762824V Glow Plugs3Glow plug Amazon eBay
420-0577Oil Filter Wrench1Oil filter wrench buy
511-0197V-Belt1Belt Amazon eBay
511-0201V-Belt1Belt Amazon eBay
F1379Siphon Break KitSiphon break buy
0900-0625Standard Repair Times - BT FamilyService part / kit buy
1000-1500Electric Frying Pan or WokService part / kit buy
1400-2000Battery Charger Up to 3000 DC ConverterService part / kit buy
185-5523Crankcase Breather1Service part / kit buy
200-500Electric BlanketService part / kit buy
200-600RadioService part / kit buy
250-750Electric BroomService part / kit buy
300-700RefrigeratorService part / kit dieselpartscenter $42.24
323-1491mating pinService part / kit buy
323-1492damaged pin socketService part / kit buy
350-1000Electric Water HeaterService part / kit buy
50-200Electric DrillService part / kit buy
500-1200Electric Hair DryerService part / kit buy
550-750TelevisionService part / kit buy
600-1000Microwave OvenService part / kit buy
800-1500Coffee PercolatorService part / kit buy
981-0176Redistribution or publication of this document, by any means, is strictly prohibited. CaliforniaService part / kit buy
981-0181Service part / kit buy
F1117-0002Warranty ManualService part / kit buy
FA-000111222Brightness and Contrast Screen1Service part / kit buy
FA-333444555Display Setup Screen1Service part / kit buy
FA-666777888Generator Set and Display Information Screen1Service part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Full_load4.93.0
Full_load100%2.30.6
Half_load3.01.8
Half_load50%1.30.35
Prime
Prime0%2.50.7
Prime0%3.91.0
Prime0%5.21.4
Prime1%6.61.7
Standby
Standby0%0.80.3
Standby0%1.00.3
Standby0%1.30.4
Standby1%1.70.4

Available documents

Spec sheetInstallation manualOperator's manualParts manualService manual