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Cummins Onan C70-D5 Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan C70-D5 generator is listed with standby output of 56 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, and 7 available voltage configurations.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz

Standby power: 56 kWVoltage options: 7 configurationsDry weight: 2,344 lb (1,063 kg)

Key specifications

56 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
7 configurations Voltage options
2,344 lb (1,063 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

23.9 kW

Peer average

20.4 kW

75th percentile
Power output
Low 50 kW High 56 kW
Standby

56 kW

Prime

50 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
56 kWStandby
2,343.51 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan C70-D5 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
56 kW
36% above avg
99th percentile
Dry weight
2,344 lb
7% above avg
63rd percentile
Oil capacity
2.88 gal
13% above avg
50th percentile
Standby power56 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.2 kWHigh 55 kW

About 36% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

Dry weight2,344 lb
Low 1,120 lbAverage 2,187 lbHigh 3,476 lb

About 7% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 63rd percentile for this field.

Oil capacity2.88 gal
Low 1.14 galAverage 2.54 galHigh 4.06 gal

About 13% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 50th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer Cummins Onan
Model C70-D5
Generator type Generator
Fuel Diesel
Frequency 50 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power 56 kW
Prime power 50 kW
Standby kVA 70.0
Voltage options 254/440 V, 240/416 V, 230/400 V, 220/380 V, 127/220 V, 115/200 V, 110/190 V

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 5.6 gal (21.2 L)
Maximum ambient 122 °F (50 °C)
Controller PCC1300

Physical specifications

Dry weight 2, 344 lb (1, 063 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 76.8 × 42.7 × 58.3 in (1950 × 1084 × 1480 mm)

Battery

Battery voltage 12 V

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 28 gal (106 L)
Tank runtime 8 hr

Fuel consumption

Standby 16 L/h
Prime 15 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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