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50kW Diesel Generator Fuel Consumption (Data & Calculator)

This page provides detailed fuel consumption data for a 50kW Diesel Generator. All data is based on Huaquan Power test reports and Cummins/Perkins engine shop manuals.

50kW Fuel Consumption Table

Load (%)Power OutputFuel Consumption (L/h)Fuel Consumption (kg/h)Runtime (500L Tank)
25%12 kW2 L/h1 kg/h250 hours
50%25 kW5 L/h4 kg/h100 hours
75%37 kW8 L/h6 kg/h62 hours
100%50 kW12 L/h10 kg/h41 hours
110%55 kW13 L/h11 kg/h38 hours

Factors Specific to 50kW Generators

For 50kW generators, pay attention to:

  • Engine Selection: Cummins QSK series offers 5-8% better fuel efficiency than comparable engines
  • Ambient Temperature: Above 40°C, fuel consumption increases by 3-5%
  • Altitude: Above 1000m, diesel engines don’t lose power (unlike gas), but cooling efficiency drops
  • Maintenance: Replace fuel filters every 500h to maintain optimal consumption

Real-World Case: Huaquan Project Data

In Huaquan’s global projects, we’ve measured actual fuel consumption for 50kW generators:

Project LocationApplicationMeasured Fuel (L/h)Notes
Southeast AsiaManufacturing plant8 L/h @ 75% loadWith cooling load included
Middle EastData center9 L/h @ 75% loadHigh ambient temperature

For a personalized fuel cost estimate based on your local diesel price and operating hours, contact our technical team.