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Cummins/Onan GTA50 Engine Engine

The Cummins/Onan GTA50 is a 50.3 L 16-cylinder turbocharged & aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Cnge and Cummins/Onan, including the GTA50-series C760N6 and GTA50-series C815N6. It holds 4 L (1.1 gal) of oil and 204 L (53.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Cummins GTA50

Part of the Cummins/Onan GTA50 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

50.3 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
4.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity4.0 L
Coolant capacity204.0 L
Displacement50.3 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbocharged & Aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

3

Shared across brands: Cnge, Cummins/Onan

Cnge GTA50Cummins/Onan GTA50-series C760N6Cummins/Onan GTA50-series C815N6

Common problems

5
  • Hard To Start - Long Cranking Time
    Fix: Check Pressure Regulator.
  • Engine Will Not Crank
    Fix: Check Ignition System.
  • Engine Surge at Low idle, Engine Shaking or Rough Idie
    Fix: Check Air Intake System.
  • Engine Runs Rough or Misfires.
    Fix: Check Individual Cylinders...
  • Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
    Fix: Check Fuel-Gas System.

Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the Cummins/Onan GTA50.

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter find
Oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant
Coolant filter find
Oilmulti-viscosity 15W40 Heavy Duty Gas Engine Oil (HD – GEO)204.0 L

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan GTA50?

The Cummins/Onan GTA50 engine has an oil capacity of 4.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan GTA50?

The Cummins/Onan GTA50 has a displacement of 50.3 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan GTA50 engine?

The Cummins/Onan GTA50 powers 3 generator set(s), including Cnge GTA50, Cummins/Onan GTA50-series C760N6, Cummins/Onan GTA50-series C815N6.

What is a common problem with the Cummins/Onan GTA50 engine?

A commonly reported issue on generators using the Cummins/Onan GTA50 is: Hard To Start - Long Cranking Time. Fix: Check Pressure Regulator..