Specifications
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Standby power | 500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 625 |
| Prime power | 455 kW |
| Emissions | TPEM (Tier II) |
| Controller | PowerCommand, PowerCommand 3.3 |
| Oil capacity | 83.3 L |
| Alternator | Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9 (4-pole, Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 480 V |
| Phase | 3 phase |
| Circuit breaker | 1800 A |
| Battery cranking | 1235 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Max ambient | 45 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5105×1564×2550 mm |
| Dry weight | 3895 kg |
| Sound level | 72.0 dBA @ 7 m |
| Fuel tank | 950.0 L |
| Tank runtime | 33 hr |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 91.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 24.0 L |
| Displacement | 15.0 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, Air to Water Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | 1000 hr | find | ||
| Fuel filter | — | 500 hr | find | ||
| Oil filter | — | 1000 hr | find | ||
| Belt | — | 180 hr | find | ||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Coolant filter | — | find | |||
| Oil | 83.3 L | — |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan C500D6?
The Cummins/Onan C500D6 is rated 500 kW standby (625.0 kVA).
What engine does the Cummins/Onan C500D6 use?
The Cummins/Onan C500D6 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9 engine.
What is the oil capacity of the Cummins/Onan C500D6?
The Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9 engine in the Cummins/Onan C500D6 has an oil capacity of 91.0 liters.
What alternator does the Cummins/Onan C500D6 use?
The Cummins/Onan C500D6 uses a Cummins/Onan QSX15-G9 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class H.
Parts
8model family| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0908-0101 | Lead Acid Battery | Battery | PartsGeek | |
| 0908-0203 | Operator manual | PartsGeek | ||
| 0908-0204 | Operator manual | PartsGeek | ||
| 0908-0219 | Generator Set Operator Manual | Operator manual | PartsGeek | |
| 0908-0230 | Generator Set Operator Manual | Operator manual | PartsGeek | |
| 0908-0107 | Radiator Information | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 0908-0110 | Health and Safety (Diesel Generator Sets) | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 3666423 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. 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 | |||
| Prime | 3% | 30.4 | 115.0 |
| Standby | |||
| Standby | 3% | 34.4 | 130.0 |
Available documents
Spec sheet — 0069718 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — C500D6R-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — S-6412-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — rental-generator-sets-rating-cards-north-america-50-60hz-2025-aug (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — s-1279 (Cummins/Onan)Installation manual — 908-0613 Cummins QSX15-G8-G9 Engine Installation Manual (2-2010) (Cummins/Onan)Installation manual — 908-0619 Cummins QSX15-G8-G9 3.3 Engine Installation Manual (2-2010) (Cummins/Onan)