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Cummins Onan C120D5 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C120D5 generator is listed with standby output of 96 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 4 available voltage configurations, and A (U) / B (V) / C (W).

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • A (U) / B (V) / C (W)

Standby power: 96 kWVoltage options: 4 configurationsDry weight: 3,060 lb (1,388 kg)

Key specifications

96 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
4 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
3,060 lb (1,388 kg) Dry weight
50 Hz Frequency

Useful generator charts

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

31.4 kW

Peer average

31.8 kW

44th percentile
Power output
Low 87 kW High 96 kW
Standby

96 kW

Prime

87 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
96 kWStandby
3,060.02 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C120D5 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
96 kW
3% above avg
59th percentile
Dry weight
3,060 lb
14% below avg
62nd percentile
Oil capacity
4.33 gal
4% above avg
62nd percentile
Standby power96 kW
Low 60 kWAverage 93 kWHigh 144.5 kW

About 3% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 59th percentile for this field.

Dry weight3,060 lb
Low 1,881 lbAverage 3,569 lbHigh 6,592 lb

About 14% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity4.33 gal
Low 1.22 galAverage 4.16 galHigh 8.19 gal

About 4% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 62nd percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C120D5
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 96 kW
Prime power 87 kW
Standby kVA 120.0
Voltage options 50 V, 480/277 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V
Phase A (U) / B (V) / C (W)
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6BT5.9-G6
Engine displacement 360 cu in (5.9 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 4.33 gal (16.4 L)
Engine coolant capacity 6.5 gal (24.6 L)
Oil capacity 4.33 gal (16.4 L)
Coolant capacity 6.02 gal (22.8 L)
Maximum ambient 171 °F (77 °C)
Controller PowerCommand
Emissions Tier 1

Physical specifications

Dry weight 3, 060 lb (1, 388 kg)
Wet weight 4, 244 lb (1, 925 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 123.8 × 42.9 × 73.4 in (3145 × 1090 × 1865 mm)

Battery

Battery quantity 1

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 66 gal (250 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 27 L/h
Prime 24 L/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Specification: Lubrication system oil capacity; Capacity: 16.4 l
Oil filter Specification: Oil and fuel filter fitted, water separator.
Air filter Specification: Normal duty air filter.
Coolant Specification: Coolant capacity (engine and radiator); Capacity: 22.8 l

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

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