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Cummins Onan DGDA Specs (Power | Fuel Consumption)

The Cummins Onan DGDA generator is listed with standby output of 40 kW, Diesel fuel, 50 Hz operation, 12 V output, and Three phase.

Cummins Onan Generator Specifications

Generator • Diesel • 50 Hz • Three phase

Standby power: 40 kWVoltage options: 12 VDry weight: 2,515 lb (1,141 kg)

Key specifications

40 kW Standby power
Diesel Fuel
12 V Voltage options
Three phase Phase
2,515 lb (1,141 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

15.9 kW

Peer average

20.4 kW

22nd percentile
Power output
Low 32 kW High 40 kW
Standby

40 kW

Prime

32 kW

Model spec snapshot
Representative numeric specifications from this generator.
40 kWStandby
2,515.47 lbWeight

How the Cummins Onan DGDA 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
40 kW
In line with avg
47th percentile
Dry weight
2,515 lb
15% above avg
78th percentile
Oil capacity
4.23 gal
67% above avg
99th percentile
Standby power40 kW
Low 30 kWAverage 41.2 kWHigh 55 kW

Very close to the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 47th percentile for this field.

Dry weight2,515 lb
Low 1,120 lbAverage 2,187 lbHigh 3,476 lb

About 15% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 78th percentile for this field.

Oil capacity4.23 gal
Low 1.14 galAverage 2.54 galHigh 4.06 gal

About 67% above the similar-output Cummins Onan average. Around the 99th percentile for this field.

This model Peer average

Generator information

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

Electrical output

Standby power 40 kW
Prime power 32 kW
Standby kVA 50.0
Voltage options 12 V
Phase Three phase
Power factor 0.8

Engine, cooling and controls

Engine model Cummins/Onan 6BT5.9
Engine displacement 360 cu in (5.9 L)
Engine oil capacity 4.23 gal (16 L)
Engine coolant capacity 6.6 gal (25 L)
Oil capacity 4.23 gal (16 L)
Coolant capacity 8.32 gal (31.5 L)
Controller PCC, PowerCommand, PowerCommand 2100, PowerCommand 3100

Physical specifications

Dry weight 2, 515 lb (1, 141 kg)
Dimensions (L × W × H) 104.8 × 40 × 49.3 in (2662 × 1016 × 1252 mm)

Battery

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

Fuel system and runtime

Fuel tank 6.6 gal (25 L)

Maintenance and service parts

Engine oil Interval: 500 hr; Specification: API Class CC/CD with a maximum sulphated ash content of 1.85 percent; Capacity: 17.3 quarts
Oil filter Interval: 500 hr; Specification: Spin-off throw-away units, filled with diesel fuel and put a light coat of fuel on the sealing gasket
Fuel filter Interval: 100 hr; Specification: Spin-off throw-away units, filled with diesel fuel and put a light coat of fuel on the sealing gasket
Air filter Interval: 8760 hr; Specification: Replace yearly or sooner if the service indicator button pops up indicating air restriction
Coolant Capacity: 21.0 litres

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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