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Cummins/Onan C40 D6 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan C40 D6 is a 40 kW (50 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan S3.8 series engine. It is available at 380/220 V, 400/230 V, 416/240 V, 440/255 V, 480/277 V, 200/115 V, 208/120 V, 220/127 V, 230/132 V, 240/138 V, 190/110 V, 220 V, 230 V and 240 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 10.9 L (2.9 gal) of oil and 50 L (13.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-76 battery at 12 V. The set measures 2115×1044×1516 mm (83.3×41.1×59.7 in) and weighs about 945 kg (2083 lb). An integrated tank holds 200 L (52.8 gal).

40 kW
Standby
3.8 L
Displacement
10.9 L
Oil capacity
4
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power40 kW
Standby kVA50
Prime power36 kW
EmissionsTIER 1
ControllerPowerCommand, PowerCommand 1.1, PowerStart 500
Oil capacity10.9 L
AlternatorCummins/Onan Brushless, 4 pole, drip proof, revolving field
Voltage options380/220 V, 400/230 V, 416/240 V, 440/255 V, 480/277 V, 200/115 V, 208/120 V, 220/127 V, 230/132 V, 240/138 V, 190/110 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery group76
Battery voltage12-volt V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity50 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2115×1044×1516 mm
Dry weight945 kg
Fuel tank200.0 L

Engine

Cummins/Onan S3.8 series
Displacement3.8 L
Aspirationturbo charged

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan S3.8 series
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter find
Oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant17.3 liters
Oil10.9 liters

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan C40 D6?

The Cummins/Onan C40 D6 is rated 40 kW standby (50.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan C40 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C40 D6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan S3.8 series engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan C40 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C40 D6 runs on Diesel.

What alternator does the Cummins/Onan C40 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C40 D6 uses a Cummins/Onan Brushless, 4 pole, drip proof, revolving field alternator.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
928-0502BService part / kit PartsGeek
928-0506Service part / kit PartsGeek
960-0135Service part / kit PartsGeek
960-0504AService part / kit PartsGeek
960-0505Service part / kit PartsGeek
960-12Service 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
Prime11.0
Standby13.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0057984Spec sheet — 0058677 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0069812Spec sheet — C40D6 EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — Cummins-C65D6 4BT3.9 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-5872-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — S-6318-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — diesel-gen-set-rating-cards-international-60hz-2025 (Cummins/Onan)Installation manual — C30D6 Installation Manual (Cummins/Onan)Reference — 102S-103387Reference — 51070-01Service manual — C60D6 Service Manual (Cummins/Onan)