The Cummins Onan 50 DGCA generator is listed with standby output of 50 kW, Diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 24 V output, and 1 or 3.
Cummins Onan Generator Specifications
Generator • Diesel • 60 Hz • 1 or 3
Standby power: 50 kWVoltage options: 24 V
Key specifications
50 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
24 V Voltage options
1 or 3 Phase
60 Hz Frequency
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Power output
Low 50 kW High 50 kW
Standby
50 kW
Prime
50 kW
How the Cummins Onan 50 DGCA compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Standby power
50 kW
21% above avg
81st percentile
Oil capacity
3.04 gal
20% above avg
73rd percentile
Standby power50 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.2 kWHigh 55 kW
About 21% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 81st percentile for this field.
Oil capacity3.04 gal
Low 1.14 galAverage 2.54 galHigh 4.06 gal
About 20% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 73rd percentile for this field.
This model Peer average
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | 50 DGCA |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 50 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 50 kW |
| Voltage options | 24 V |
| Phase | 1 or 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan 4BT3.9-G4 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 239 cu in (3.92 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | Turbocharged |
| Rated engine speed | 1500 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 2.88 gal (10.9 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 5.6 gal (21.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 3.04 gal (11.5 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 6.87 gal (26 L) |
| Controller | Detector, Detector 7, PowerCommand 3100, Sentinel |
Battery
| Battery group | 900 |
|---|---|
| Battery cranking | 1250 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Specification: Lubrication system oil capacity; Capacity: 10.9 l |
|---|---|
| Oil filter | Specification: Oil and fuel filter fitted, water separator |
| Air filter | Specification: Normal duty air filter |
| Coolant | Specification: Coolant capacity (only engine); Capacity: 7.2 l |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.