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Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 is a 1600 kW (2000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 engine. It is available at 24 V, 50 Hz. It holds about 280 L (74.0 gal) of oil and 535 L (141.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 47 °C. The set measures 4893×2468×2943 mm (192.6×97.2×115.9 in) and weighs about 10295 kg (22697 lb).

1600 kW
Standby
60.0 L
Displacement
280.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1600 kW
Standby kVA2000
Prime power1460 kW
Oil capacity280.0 L
Voltage options24 V
Coolant capacity[535, 603] L
Max ambient[47, 34] °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4893×2468×2943 mm
Dry weight10295 kg

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12
Oil capacity280.0 L
Coolant capacity535.0 L
Displacement60.0 L
Aspirationturbocharged, After-cooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12

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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.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552006Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainCUMMINS 3089916, CUMMINS 4095189, NAPA 3645, BALDWIN BF1262 FridayParts $42.88

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

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP550596Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowBALDWIN B7217, WALGAHN-MOTORENTECHN 00811323, M.D.F. SARL 025366, HITACHI 113240232 KuduParts $48.00 FridayParts $49.99
Coolant filterP552071Coolant Filter, Spin-On Sca PlusCUMMINS 299080, CUMMINS 299880, NAPA 4071, TORO 012706560 FridayParts $37.53

Service intervals

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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 QSK60-G12?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 is rated 1600 kW standby (2000.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 engine.

What kind of fuel does the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 run on?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 engine in the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 has an oil capacity of 280.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 hold?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 cooling system holds [535, 603] liters for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 is rated 1460 kW prime (1825 kVA), against 1600 kW standby.

How much does the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 weigh?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 has a dry weight of 10295 kg (22696 lb).

What voltages is the Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 available in?

The Cummins/Onan QSK60-G12 is offered in 24 V.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%556.0146.88
Standby100%415.0109.63

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0070618 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — QSK60-G12 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — QSK60G12UR (Cummins/Onan)Reference — CUMMINS-GENERATOR-ENGINES-CATALOG (Cummins/Onan)

This page was generated from the 4 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.