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Cummins Onan C30 N6 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C30 N6 generator is listed with standby output of 30 kW, 60 Hz operation, 3 available voltage configurations, and Single phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • 60 Hz • Single phase

Standby power: 30 kWVoltage options: 3 configurationsDry weight: 1,082 lb (491 kg)

Key specifications

30 kW Standby power
3 configurations Voltage options
Single phase Phase
1,082 lb (491 kg) Dry weight
60 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

27.7 kW

Peer average

20.4 kW

88th percentile
Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
30 kWStandby
1,082.47 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C30 N6 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
30 kW
27% below avg
7th percentile
Dry weight
1,082 lb
50% below avg
2nd percentile
Oil capacity
1.14 gal
55% below avg
7th percentile
Standby power30 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.2 kWHigh 55 kW

About 27% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 7th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,082 lb
Low 1,120 lbAverage 2,187 lbHigh 3,476 lb

About 50% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 2nd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity1.14 gal
Low 1.14 galAverage 2.54 galHigh 4.06 gal

About 55% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 7th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C30 N6
Generator type Generator
Frequency 60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 30 kW
Standby kVA 38.0
Voltage options 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase Single phase

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4
Engine displacement 146 cu in (2.4 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine coolant capacity 3.38 gal (12.8 L)
Oil capacity 1.14 gal (4.3 L)
Coolant capacity 13.2 gal (50 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller PowerCommand 1.1

Physical specifications

Dry weight 1, 082 lb (491 kg)
Wet weight 2, 209 lb (1, 002 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 87.6 × 34 × 44.2 in (2225 × 864 × 1123 mm)

Battery

Battery group 26 standard / 34 high capacity
Battery cranking 550 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel consumption

Standby 380.9 gal/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 804 hr; Specification: 500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first
Oil filter Interval: 1000 hr; Specification: Every 1000 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first
Fuel filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Every 500 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first

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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