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Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 is a 102 kW (110 kVA) standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9-G5 engine. It holds about 16.4 L (4.3 gal) of oil and 19.75 L (5.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 54 °C. The set measures 1525.7×817.8×1267.25 mm (60.1×32.2×49.9 in) and weighs about 423 kg (933 lb).

102 kW
Standby
5.9 L
Displacement
16.4 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

Standby power102 kW
Prime power93 kW
Oil capacity16.4 L
Coolant capacity19.75 L
Max ambient54 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1525×817×1267 mm
Dry weight423 kg

Engine

Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9-G5
Oil capacity16.4 L
Coolant capacity19.75 L
Displacement5.9 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filter3903640 Amazon eBay $10.33 PartsGeek
Oil filter find
Oil

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9?

The Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 is rated 102 kW standby.

What engine does the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 use?

The Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 is powered by the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9-G5 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9?

The Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9-G5 engine in the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 has an oil capacity of 16.4 liters.

What fuel filter does the Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 use?

The Cummins/Onan 6BTA5.9 uses fuel filter part number 3903640.

Parts

4
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
3822509injector puller1Injector PartsGeek
3823276injector bore brush1Injector PartsGeek
3824469fuel pump gear puller1Fuel pump PartsGeek
3377259bosch timing tool (ve)1Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Base100%21.05.6
Base (cop)25%7.01.9
Prime100%25.06.6
Prime (prp)50%12.03.3
Standby100%27.07.2
Standby (esp)75%18.04.8

Available documents

Engine spec — fr90210 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0057292 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0070815 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0070816 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 6BTA59-G3 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 6BTA59-G6 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 6bta59g6 (Cummins/Onan)Service manual — CONTENTS-Cummins-B-Series-Troubleshooting-Repair-3666087-588pages (Cummins/Onan)

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