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Cummins/Onan RS20A Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan RS20A is a 20 kW (28.5 kVA) Natural gas/propane standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSJ999G engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. Starting uses group-51 battery rated 450 CCA. The set measures 1339×1037×889 mm (52.7×40.8×35.0 in), weighs about 245 kg (540 lb) and produces 62 dBA at 7 m.

20 kW
Standby
0.999 L
Displacement
1
Document types

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Specifications

FuelNatural gas/propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power20 kW
Prime power20 kW
ControllerProprietary electronic
AlternatorCummins/Onan 2-pole self-excited revolving field
Voltage options120/240 V
Phase3
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery groupGroup 51R
Battery cranking450 CCA
Max ambient-40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1339×1037×889 mm
Dry weight245 kg
Sound level62.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSJ999G
Displacement0.999 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Rated speed3600 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterLarge-capacity air cleaner find
Fuel filter find
Oil filterSpin-on oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant
OilCummins Proprietary electronic control with self-diagnostics and generator set protection and safety features included2000 hr

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 RS20A?

The Cummins/Onan RS20A is rated 20 kW standby.

What engine does the Cummins/Onan RS20A use?

The Cummins/Onan RS20A is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSJ999G engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan RS20A use?

The Cummins/Onan RS20A runs on Natural gas/propane.

What alternator does the Cummins/Onan RS20A use?

The Cummins/Onan RS20A uses a Cummins/Onan 2-pole self-excited revolving field alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime0%1.6
Prime0%2.1
Prime0%2.7
Prime1%3.4
Standby0%3.9
Standby0%4.8
Standby0%5.6
Standby1%6.9

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0058055 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-6254-EN 0 (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — a-1555 (Cummins/Onan)