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Cummins Onan C180 D5 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C180 D5 generator is listed with standby output of 144 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, A (U) / B (V) / C (W), and sound level of 85.0 dBA.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

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

Standby power: 144 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsDry weight: 4,118 lb (1,868 kg)

Key specifications

144 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
7 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
4,118 lb (1,868 kg) Dry weight
85.0 dBA Sound level
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

35 kW

Peer average

31.8 kW

60th percentile
Power output
Low 131 kW High 144 kW
Standby

144 kW

Prime

131 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
144 kWStandby
4,118.24 lbWeight
85 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan C180 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
144 kW
55% above avg
97th percentile
Dry weight
4,118 lb
15% above avg
90th percentile
Sound level
85 dBA
13% above avg
73rd percentile
Oil capacity
6.29 gal
51% above avg
88th percentile
Standby power144 kW
Low 60 kWAverage 93 kWHigh 144.5 kW

About 55% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 97th percentile for this field.

Dry weight4,118 lb
Low 1,881 lbAverage 3,569 lbHigh 6,592 lb

About 15% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 90th percentile for this field.

Sound level85 dBA
Low 67.2 dBAAverage 75.1 dBAHigh 87.6 dBA

About 13% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 73rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity6.29 gal
Low 1.22 galAverage 4.16 galHigh 8.19 gal

About 51% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 88th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C180 D5
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 144 kW
Prime power 131 kW
Standby kVA 180.0
Voltage options 480/277 V, 440/254 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V, 416/240 V, 240/139 V, 208/120 V
Phase A (U) / B (V) / C (W)
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6CTA 8.3-G2
Engine displacement 506 cu in (8.3 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 6.29 gal (23.8 L)
Engine coolant capacity 3.25 gal (12.3 L)
Oil capacity 6.29 gal (23.8 L)
Coolant capacity 3.25 gal (12.3 L)
Maximum ambient 171 °F (77 °C)
Controller PowerCommand
Emissions Tier 2

Physical specifications

Dry weight 4, 118 lb (1, 868 kg)
Wet weight 5, 869 lb (2, 662 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 106.3 × 53.5 × 69.2 in (2700 × 1360 × 1757 mm)
Sound level 85.0 dBA

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 95.1 gal (360 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 45 gal/h
Prime 40 gal/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 27.6 liters
Coolant Capacity: 36.0 liters

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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