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Cummins Onan C450D6 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C450D6 generator is listed with standby output of 450 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: 450 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsDry weight: 5,291 lb (2,400 kg)

Key specifications

450 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
7 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
5,291 lb (2,400 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

85 kW

Peer average

58 kW

84th percentile
Power output
Low 410 kW High 450 kW
Standby

450 kW

Prime

410 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
450 kWStandby
5,291.09 lbWeight
85 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan C450D6 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
450 kW
32% below avg
11th percentile
Dry weight
5,291 lb
66% below avg
16th percentile
Sound level
85 dBA
In line with avg
39th percentile
Oil capacity
24.04 gal
11% below avg
47th percentile
Standby power450 kW
Low 400 kWAverage 665.2 kWHigh 921.6 kW

About 32% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 11th percentile for this field.

Dry weight5,291 lb
Low 4,643 lbAverage 15,485 lbHigh 39,573 lb

About 66% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 16th percentile for this field.

Sound level85 dBA
Low 72.6 dBAAverage 84.8 dBAHigh 91.3 dBA

Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 39th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity24.04 gal
Low 8.83 galAverage 27 galHigh 54.53 gal

About 11% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 47th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C450D6
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 450 kW
Prime power 410 kW
Standby kVA 563.0
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 1

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9
Engine displacement 915 cu in (15 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged, Air to Water Aftercooled
Rated engine speed 1800 rpm
Engine oil capacity 24 gal (91 L)
Engine coolant capacity 6.34 gal (24 L)
Oil capacity 24 gal (91 L)
Coolant capacity 6.34 gal (24 L)
Maximum ambient 171 °F (77 °C)
Controller Eletronic, PowerCommand

Physical specifications

Dry weight 5, 291 lb (2, 400 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 137.8 × 59.1 × 79.4 in (3500 × 1500 × 2017 mm)
Sound level 85.0 dBA

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 132.1 gal (500 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 135.9 L/h
Prime 106 L/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Capacity: 45.4 L
Oil filter Interval: 1000 hr
Fuel filter Interval: 500 hr
Belt Interval: 180 hr

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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