The Cummins Onan C2500 D5A generator is listed with standby output of 1800 kW, 50 Hz operation, and A (U) / B (V) / C (W).
Generator • 50 Hz • A (U) / B (V) / C (W)
Key specifications
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48.5 kW
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How the Cummins Onan C2500 D5A compares
This compares the supplied numeric specification with Cummins Onan generators in the same broad standby-power class where enough comparable data exists.
Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.
About 23% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 74th percentile for this field.
About 49% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 24th percentile for this field.
Generator information
| Manufacturer | Cummins Onan |
|---|---|
| Model | C2500 D5A |
| Generator type | Generator |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
Electrical output
| Standby power | 1800 kW |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 1800 kW |
| Standby kVA | 2500.0 |
| Phase | A (U) / B (V) / C (W) |
Engine, cooling and controls
| Engine model | Cummins/Onan QSK60 |
|---|---|
| Engine displacement | 3, 674 cu in (60.2 L) |
| Aspiration / cooling | industrial diesel |
| Rated engine speed | 1800 rpm |
| Engine oil capacity | 26.4 gal (100 L) |
| Engine coolant capacity | 11.1 gal (42 L) |
| Oil capacity | 26.4 gal (100 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 27.5 gal (104 L) |
| Controller | PC 3.3, PowerCommand, PowerCommand electronic |
| Emissions | 4g TA Luft |
Physical specifications
| Dry weight | 37, 126 lb (16, 840 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 243.1 × 98.2 × 126 in (6175 × 2494 × 3201 mm) |
Battery
| Battery cranking | 2200 CCA |
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Maintenance and service parts
| Engine oil | Interval: 500 hr; Specification: not specified; Capacity: 297 |
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| Oil filter | Part number: F60-1500; Interval: 240 hr; Specification: Cummins OE filter |
| Fuel filter | Interval: 1680 hr; Specification: Two stage spin-on fuel filter and water separator system. Stage 1 has a three element 7 micron filter and stage 2 has a three element 3 micron filter. |
| Air filter | Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Dry replaceable element |
| Coolant | Interval: 7304 hr; Specification: not specified; Capacity: 4000 |
| Belt | Part number: B60-1500; Interval: 3360 hr; Specification: Cummins OE belt |
Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.