The Cummins Onan 175 DFE generator is listed with standby output of 175 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and Three phase.
Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase
Key specifications
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30.9 kW
45.1 kW
How the Cummins Onan 175 DFE compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
About 25% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 25th percentile for this field.
About 5% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 49th percentile for this field.
About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 57th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | 175 DFE |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 175 kW |
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| Standby kVA | 219.0 |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 240 V, 277 V, 480 V |
| Phase | Three phase |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan NT-855-G2 |
|---|---|
| Aspiration / cooling | turbocharged |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 8.19 gal (31 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 14 gal (53 L) |
| Oil capacity | 8.19 gal (31 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 14 gal (53 L) |
| Maximum ambient | 95 °F (35 °C) |
| Controller | Electronic (EFC) |
| Alternator | Cummins/Onan UR (3-phase) |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 5, 655 lb (2, 565 kg) |
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Battery
| Battery group | BCI-8D |
|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 50 hr; Specification: SAE 10W-30, 15W-40, or 20W-40 depending on temperature; Capacity: 31.0 liters |
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| Oil filter | Interval: 250 hr; Specification: As specified for Cummins engines |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Replace when dirty |
| Air filter | Interval: 250 hr |
| Coolant | Interval: 50 hr; Specification: Ethylene glycol based coolant; Capacity: 53 |
| Coolant filter | Specification: Clean or replace as required. See Figure 7 for filter location and replacement procedure. |
| Belt | Interval: 50 hr |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.