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Cummins Onan C225 D6 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C225 D6 generator is listed with standby output of 225 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 10 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: 225 kWVoltage options: 10 configurationsDry weight: 4,277 lb (1,940 kg)

Key specifications

225 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
10 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
4,277 lb (1,940 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

52.6 kW

Peer average

45.1 kW

81st percentile
Power output
Low 205 kW High 225 kW
Standby

225 kW

Prime

205 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
225 kWStandby
4,276.97 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C225 D6 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
225 kW
3% below avg
55th percentile
Dry weight
4,277 lb
28% below avg
34th percentile
Oil capacity
6.29 gal
18% below avg
34th percentile
Standby power225 kW
Low 150 kWAverage 232.8 kWHigh 354.6 kW

About 3% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 55th percentile for this field.

Dry weight4,277 lb
Low 2,199 lbAverage 5,923 lbHigh 12,467 lb

About 28% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity6.29 gal
Low 1.81 galAverage 7.66 galHigh 13.73 gal

About 18% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 34th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C225 D6
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 225 kW
Prime power 205 kW
Standby kVA 281.0
Voltage options 254/440 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 139/240 V, 240/416 V, 115/200 V, 230/400 V, 110/190 V, 120/208 V, 220/380 V
Phase A (U) / B (V) / C (W)
Power factor 0.8
Circuit breaker 4:00 AM

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6CTAA8.3-G2
Engine displacement 506 cu in (8.3 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged and CAC
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 6.29 gal (23.8 L)
Engine coolant capacity 6.79 gal (25.7 L)
Oil capacity 6.29 gal (23.8 L)
Coolant capacity 6.95 gal (26.3 L)
Maximum ambient 171 °F (77 °C)
Controller Eletronic, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 1.2, PowerCommand 1301
Alternator Cummins/Onan PCC1301
Emissions Tier III

Physical specifications

Dry weight 4, 277 lb (1, 940 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 111.5 × 125.4 × 76.8 in (2833 × 3184 × 1951 mm)

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 95.1 gal (360 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 69 L/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Specification: Lube Oil Filter Types: Single spin-on canister-combination full flow with bypass; Capacity: 25.2 L
Oil filter Specification: Lube Oil Filter Types: Single spin-on canister-combination full flow with bypass
Air filter Specification: Maximum Air Cleaner Restriction: 25.0 in. H2O (6.2 kPa)
Coolant Capacity: 29.5 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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