Cummins Onan DGCB Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DGCB generator is listed with standby output of 60 kW, diesel fuel, 60 Hz operation, 9 available voltage configurations, Three phase, and sound level of 68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m).

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • diesel • 60 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 60 kWVoltage options: 9 configurationsDry weight: 1,720 lb (780 kg)

Key specifications

60 kW Standby power

diesel Fuel

9 configurations Voltage options

Three phase Phase

1,720 lb (780 kg) Dry weight

68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m) Sound level

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

34.9 kW

Peer average

31.8 kW

56th percentile

Power output

Low 55 kW High 60 kW

Standby

60 kW

Prime

55 kW

Model spec snapshot

Representative numeric specifications from this generator.

60 kWStandby

1,719.61 lbWeight

68 dBASound

How the Cummins Onan DGCB 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

60 kW

35% below avg

7th percentile

Dry weight

1,720 lb

52% below avg

1st percentile

Sound level

68 dBA

9% below avg

15th percentile

Oil capacity

3.04 gal

27% below avg

28th percentile

Standby power60 kW

Low 60 kWAverage 93 kWHigh 144.5 kW

About 35% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 7th percentile for this field.

Dry weight1,720 lb

Low 1,881 lbAverage 3,569 lbHigh 6,592 lb

About 52% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 1st percentile for this field.

Sound level68 dBA

Low 67.2 dBAAverage 75.1 dBAHigh 87.6 dBA

About 9% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 15th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity3.04 gal

Low 1.22 galAverage 4.16 galHigh 8.19 gal

About 27% below the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 28th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

Manufacturer	Cummins Onan
Model	DGCB
Generator type	Generator
Fuel	diesel
Frequency	60 Hz

Electrical output

Standby power	60 kW
Prime power	55 kW
Standby kVA	75.0
Voltage options	120/208 V, 127/220 V, 240/416 V, 277/480 V, 120/240 V, 139/240 V, 254/440 V, 220/380 V, 347/600 V
Phase	Three phase
Power factor	0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model	Cummins/Onan 4BT3.9
Engine displacement	238 cu in (3.9 L)
Engine coolant capacity	4.68 gal (17.7 L)
Oil capacity	3.04 gal (11.5 L)
Coolant capacity	4.46 gal (16.9 L)
Maximum ambient	104 °F (40 °C)
Controller	Detector, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 2100, PowerCommand 3100, PowerCommand PCC2100, Sentinel
Alternator	Cummins/Onan 12-lead reconnectable alternator fitted with voltage selection switch
Emissions	Tier 1

Physical specifications

Dry weight	1, 720 lb (780 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H)	82.8 × 40 × 47.5 in (2104 × 1016 × 1207 mm)
Sound level	68 dBA @ 23 ft (7 m)

Battery

Battery group	4
Battery cranking	1080 CCA
Battery voltage	12 V
Battery quantity	1

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank	90.1 gal (341 L)
Tank runtime	17.8 hr

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil	Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Cummins engine Operation and Maintenance Manual
Fuel filter	Interval: 50 hr; Specification: Cummins engine Operation and Maintenance Manual
Air filter	Interval: 8760 hr; Specification: Cummins engine Operation and Maintenance Manual
Coolant	Specification: Cummins engine Operation and Maintenance Manual

Disclaimer: Specifications should be verified against the official owner’s or service manual and confirmed on the Cummins North America generator website.