Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 185 kW |
| Standby kVA | 231 |
| Prime power | 170 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 2 |
| Controller | Mechanical, PowerCommand |
| Oil capacity | 150.0 L |
| Alternator | 6CTAA8.3-G1 (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 255/440 V, 230/400 V, 220/380 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 160 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Circuit breaker | 160 A |
| Battery group | 150 AH |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 150.0 L |
| Max ambient | 40 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2700×1360×1753 mm |
| Dry weight | 1859 kg |
| Sound level | 85.0 dBA @ 1 m |
| Fuel tank | 150.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 10 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 23.8 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 28.4 L |
| Displacement | 8.3 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, Jacket Water Aftercooled (JWAC) |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Same engine, other brands
1 brandThe Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3G2 in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| AKSA | APD220C-6 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3G2| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Fuel filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Oil filter | — | 500 hr | |||
| Battery | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Belt | — | 1000 hr | |||
| Coolant | 36.0 Litre | — | |||
| Oil | 150.0 Litre | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — | 1000 hr |
Common questions
How many kW is the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 is rated 185 kW standby (231.0 kVA).
What engine does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 use?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3G2 engine.
What kind of fuel does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 run on?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 take?
The Cummins/Onan 6CTA8.3G2 engine in the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 has an oil capacity of 23.8 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 cooling system holds 150 liters (39.6 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 is rated 170 kW prime (213 kVA), against 185 kW standby.
How loud is the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 is rated at 85.0 dBA at 1 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 weigh?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 has a dry weight of 1859 kg (4098 lb).
How big is the fuel tank on the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 has a 150 liter (40 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 10 hours of runtime.
What voltage does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 produce?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 is offered in 255/440 V, 230/400 V, 220/380 V, 127/220 V, 277/480 V, 3-phase.
What battery does the Cummins/Onan C185 D6 use?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, group 150 AH, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the Cummins/Onan C185 D6?
The Cummins/Onan C185 D6 uses a 6CTAA8.3-G1 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Parts
5| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS1251 | Fuel Filter | 1 | Fuel filter | Amazon eBay $119.92 NAPA $23.51 |
| LF9009 | Lube Filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $110.91 NAPA $70.33 FridayParts $125.00 |
| RU5045 | Air Cleaner | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $26.95 NAPA $101.05 |
| V70509 | Lube Oil | 4 Gal. | Fluid | Amazon eBay |
| WF2072 | Coolant Filter | 1 | Coolant filter | Amazon eBay $20.95 NAPA $29.33 |
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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 48.0 | 12.68 | |
| Prime | 25% | 14.0 | 3.7 |
| Prime | 50% | 24.0 | 6.34 |
| Prime | 70% | 15.0 | 4.0 |
| Prime | 75% | 35.0 | 9.25 |
| Prime | 100% | 48.0 | 12.68 |
| Standby | 53.0 | 14.0 | |
| Standby | 70% | 15.0 | 4.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 53.0 | 14.0 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.