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Cummins Onan C170 D5 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C170 D5 generator is listed with standby output of 136 kW, Diesel fuel, and 50 Hz operation.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz

Standby power: 136 kWDry weight: 3,605 lb (1,635 kg)

Key specifications

136 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
3,605 lb (1,635 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

37.7 kW

Peer average

31.8 kW

73rd percentile
Power output
Low 124 kW High 136 kW
Standby

136 kW

Prime

124 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
136 kWStandby
3,604.56 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C170 D5 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
136 kW
46% above avg
93rd percentile
Dry weight
3,605 lb
In line with avg
84th percentile
Oil capacity
8.19 gal
97% above avg
95th percentile
Standby power136 kW
Low 60 kWAverage 93 kWHigh 144.5 kW

About 46% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 93rd percentile for this field.

Dry weight3,605 lb
Low 1,881 lbAverage 3,569 lbHigh 6,592 lb

Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 84th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity8.19 gal
Low 1.22 galAverage 4.16 galHigh 8.19 gal

About 97% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 95th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C170 D5
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 136 kW
Prime power 124 kW
Standby kVA 170.0

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6BTA series
Engine displacement 360 cu in (5.9 L)
Aspiration / cooling turbocharged and charge air-cooled
Rated engine speed 2800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 8.19 gal (31 L)
Oil capacity 8.19 gal (31 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller PowerCommand 1.2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 3, 605 lb (1, 635 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 99.9 × 42.9 × 72.7 in (2537 × 1090 × 1846 mm)

Battery

Battery voltage 12 V

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 16.4 l
Fuel filter Specification: Spin on fuel filters with water separator
Air filter Specification: Heavy Duty air filter
Coolant Capacity: 9.9 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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