Cummins Onan C1200 N5C Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C1200 N5C generator is listed with standby output of 1500 kW, Natural gas MI 62 + fuel, 50 Hz operation, 380 V, 440 V output, and Single phase / Wye / 3 Phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Natural gas MI 62 + • 50 Hz • Single phase / Wye / 3 Phase

Standby power: 1500 kWVoltage options: 380 V, 440 VDry weight: 34,061 lb (15,450 kg)

Key specifications

1500 kW Standby power

Natural gas MI 62 + Fuel

380 V, 440 V Voltage options

Single phase / Wye / 3 Phase Phase

34,061 lb (15,450 kg) Dry weight

50 Hz Frequency

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Power-to-weight

Standby output per 1,000 lb of dry weight versus similar-output Cummins Onan models.

This model

44 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

25th percentile

Power output

Low 900 kW High 1,500 kW

Standby

1,500 kW

Prime

900 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

1,500 kWStandby

34,061.42 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C1200 N5C 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

1,500 kW

18% below avg

39th percentile

Dry weight

34,061 lb

13% above avg

66th percentile

Oil capacity

100.39 gal

93% above avg

91st percentile

Standby power1,500 kW

Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 18% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 39th percentile for this field.

Dry weight34,061 lb

Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 13% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 66th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity100.39 gal

Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 93% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 91st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Cummins Onan
Model	C1200 N5C
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	Natural gas MI 62 +
Frequency	50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	1500 kW
Prime power	900 kW
Voltage options	380 V, 440 V
Phase	Single phase / Wye / 3 Phase
Power factor	1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Cummins/Onan QSK60G
Engine displacement	3, 661 cu in (60 L)
Aspiration / cooling	Turbocharged (1)
Rated engine speed	1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity	100.4 gal (380 L)
Engine coolant capacity	47.8 gal (181 L)
Oil capacity	100.4 gal (380 L)
Coolant capacity	34 / 181 L
Maximum ambient	140 °F (60 °C)
Controller	PowerCommand 3.3
Alternator	Cummins/Onan QSV91G

Physical specifications

Dry weight	34, 061 lb (15, 450 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	0.2 × 0.1 × 0.1 in (5 × 2 × 2 mm)

Fuel consumption

Prime	2313.0 gal/h @ 75%; 2675.0 gal/h @ 90%; 2947.0 gal/h @ 100%

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Specification: Cummins InPower PC-based service tool

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.