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Cummins Onan C65D6 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C65D6 generator is listed with standby output of 74 kW, 50 Hz operation, 7 available voltage configurations, A (U) / B (V) / C (W), and sound level of 901.0 dBA.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

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

Standby power: 74 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsDry weight: 2,791 lb (1,266 kg)

Key specifications

74 kW Standby power
7 configurations Voltage options
A (U) / B (V) / C (W) Phase
2,791 lb (1,266 kg) Dry weight
901.0 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

26.5 kW

Peer average

31.8 kW

27th percentile
Power output
Low 67 kW High 74 kW
Standby

74 kW

Prime

67 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
74 kWStandby
2,791.05 lbWeight
901 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan C65D6 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
74 kW
20% below avg
29th percentile
Dry weight
2,791 lb
22% below avg
56th percentile
Sound level
901 dBA
1100% above avg
99th percentile
Oil capacity
2.88 gal
31% below avg
21st percentile
Standby power74 kW
Low 60 kWAverage 93 kWHigh 144.5 kW

About 20% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 29th percentile for this field.

Dry weight2,791 lb
Low 1,881 lbAverage 3,569 lbHigh 6,592 lb

About 22% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 56th percentile for this field.

Sound level901 dBA
Low 67.2 dBAAverage 75.1 dBAHigh 87.6 dBA

About 1100% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.88 gal
Low 1.22 galAverage 4.16 galHigh 8.19 gal

About 31% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 21st percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C65D6
Generator type Generator
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 74 kW
Prime power 67 kW
Standby kVA 81.0
Voltage options 480/277 V, 380/220 V, 220/127 V, 440/254 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 4BT3.9-G4
Engine displacement 239 cu in (3.92 L)
Aspiration / cooling Turbocharged
Rated engine speed 1500 rpm
Engine oil capacity 2.88 gal (10.9 L)
Engine coolant capacity 5.6 gal (21.2 L)
Oil capacity 2.88 gal (10.9 L)
Coolant capacity 1.9 gal (7.2 L)
Maximum ambient 86 °F (30 °C)
Controller PowerCommand
Emissions TIER 1

Physical specifications

Dry weight 2, 791 lb (1, 266 kg)
Wet weight 2, 857 lb (1, 296 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 64.6 × 36.7 × 59.5 in (1642 × 932 × 1512 mm)
Sound level 901.0 dBA

Battery

Battery group 76

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 52.8 gal (200 L)

Fuel consumption

Standby 19 L/h
Prime 17 L/h

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Specification: Lubrication system oil capacity; Capacity: 10.9 l
Oil filter Specification: Oil and fuel filter fitted, water separator
Air filter Specification: Normal duty air filter
Coolant Specification: Coolant capacity (only engine); Capacity: 7.2 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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