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Cummins Onan C1600 N5CD Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C1600 N5CD generator is listed with standby output of 2000 kW, NG fuel, and 50 Hz operation.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • NG • 50 Hz

Standby power: 2000 kWDry weight: 51,072 lb (23,166 kg)

Key specifications

2000 kW Standby power
NG Fuel
51,072 lb (23,166 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

39.2 kW

Peer average

55.6 kW

15th percentile
Power output
Low 1,600 kW High 2,000 kW
Standby

2,000 kW

Prime

1,600 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
2,000 kWStandby
51,072.29 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C1600 N5CD 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
2,000 kW
9% above avg
68th percentile
Dry weight
51,072 lb
69% above avg
85th percentile
Oil capacity
162.99 gal
214% above avg
99th percentile
Standby power2,000 kW
Low 1,000 kWAverage 1,831.9 kWHigh 3,562 kW

About 9% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 68th percentile for this field.

Dry weight51,072 lb
Low 71 lbAverage 30,152 lbHigh 65,094 lb

About 69% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 85th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity162.99 gal
Low 0.28 galAverage 51.88 galHigh 105.14 gal

About 214% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C1600 N5CD
Generator type Generator
Fuel NG
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 2000 kW
Prime power 1600 kW

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan HSK78G
Engine displacement 4, 760 cu in (78 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged and Coolant-Air Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1509 rpm
Engine oil capacity 163 gal (617 L)
Oil capacity 163 gal (617 L)
Coolant capacity 0.34 gal (1.3 L)
Maximum ambient 104 °F (40 °C)
Alternator Cummins/Onan QSV91G

Physical specifications

Dry weight 51, 072 lb (23, 166 kg)

Fuel consumption

Prime 50%; 75%; 90%; 100%

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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