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Cummins/Onan RS50 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan RS50 is a 50 kW NG/LP standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan C50N6 engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 277/480 V, single-phase and 60 Hz. Starting uses battery rated 850 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 3013×1016×1480 mm (118.6×40.0×58.3 in), weighs about 1090 kg (2403 lb) and produces 69.3 dBA at 7 m.

50 kW
Standby
5.9 L
Displacement
2
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Specifications

FuelNG/LP
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power50 kW
ControllerPowerCommand, PowerCommand 1.1
Voltage options120/240 V, 277/480 V
Phase1 or 3
Circuit breaker100 A
Battery cranking850 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3013×1016×1480 mm
Dry weight1090 kg
Sound level69.3 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Cummins/Onan C50N6
Displacement5.9 L
Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan C50N6
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil—
Spark plug—

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Coolant50/50 mixturebelow 50°CEngine coolant – 50/50 mixture; generator set cooling capability 50 oC

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the Cummins/Onan RS50?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 is rated 50 kW standby.

What engine is in the Cummins/Onan RS50?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 is powered by the Cummins/Onan C50N6 engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan RS50 use?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 runs on NG/LP.

How loud is the Cummins/Onan RS50?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 is rated at 69.3 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Cummins/Onan RS50?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 has a dry weight of 1090 kg (2403 lb).

What voltage does the Cummins/Onan RS50 produce?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 is offered in 120/240 V, 277/480 V, 1 or 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the Cummins/Onan RS50 require?

The Cummins/Onan RS50 uses 12 V each, 850 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%144.838.25
Standby25%15.073.98
Standby50%21.315.63
Standby75%26.466.99
Standby100%33.468.84

Available documents

Spec sheet (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — NAS-6168-EN (Cummins/Onan)Spec sheet — New-Cummins-C50N6-Spec-Sheet (Cummins/Onan)Reference (Cummins/Onan)

This page was generated from the 4 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.