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Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 is a 1600 kW (2000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 engine. It operates at 60 Hz.

1600 kW
Standby
50.0 L
Displacement
2
Document types

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1600 kW
Standby kVA2000
Prime power1455 kW

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6
Displacement50.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged, After-cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP550849Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeCUMMINS 3944901S, NAPA 3763, BALDWIN PF7928, DAVCO 102526 FridayParts $20.90 KuduParts $39.00

Service intervals

2
ItemActionHoursMonthsNotes
valve clearanceCheck2000 hrB-Series (4BT3.3): valve clearance checks not required for 2000 hours, twice the industry standard
engine overhaulOther20000 hrQSK23-Series: expected life cycle to 20,000 hours before first overhaul

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6?

The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 is rated 1600 kW standby (2000.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6?

The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 use?

The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 runs on diesel.

What is the prime power rating of the Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6?

The Cummins/Onan QSK50-G6 is rated 1455 kW prime (1819 kVA), against 1600 kW standby.

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0070825 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — QSK50-G6 (Cummins/Onan)Reference — CUMMINS-GENERATOR-ENGINES-CATALOG (Cummins/Onan)

This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.