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Cummins/Onan C50 D6 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan C50 D6 is a 50 kW (63 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 17.3 L (4.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 battery rated 550 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 2115×1044×1516 mm (83.3×41.1×59.7 in) and weighs about 955 kg (2105 lb). An integrated tank holds 200 L (52.8 gal).

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

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
Standby kVA63
Prime power45 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
ControllerMechanical governor, PC 1.1, PowerCommand 1.1, PowerCommand 1301, PowerCommand 2.3, PowerStart 500
Oil capacity10.9 L
AlternatorCA125
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 cranking550 CCA
Battery voltage12-volt V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity17.3 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2115×1044×1516 mm
Dry weight955 kg
Wet weight1566 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
Coolant7.2
OilLube oil filter type(s)10.9

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan C50 D6?

The Cummins/Onan C50 D6 is rated 50 kW standby (63.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan C50 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C50 D6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan S3.8 series engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan C50 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C50 D6 runs on Diesel.

What alternator does the Cummins/Onan C50 D6 use?

The Cummins/Onan C50 D6 uses a CA125 alternator.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
AN500T0083ALTERNATORAlternator PartsGeek

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime14.0
Standby16.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0057984Spec sheet — 0058677 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — 0069812Spec sheet — C50D6 EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — Cummins-C65D6 4BT3.9 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-5873-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-6211-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — SS3-CPGK (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)