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Cummins/Onan RX 40 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 is a 40 kW (40 kVA) Natural Gas / Propane standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4 engine. It is available at 120/240 V and 120/208 V, single-phase, 60 Hz and rated 166.7 A. It holds 12.8 L (3.4 gal) of coolant. The set measures 2388×864×1156 mm (94.0×34.0×45.5 in), weighs about 567 kg (1250 lb) and produces 71 dBA at 7 m.

40 kW
Standby
2.4 L
Displacement
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas / Propane
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power40 kW
Standby kVA40
ControllerPowerCommand 1.1
AlternatorCA Series (Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V
Phase1
Rated current166.7 A
Circuit breaker225 A
Dimensions (L×W×H)2388×864×1156 mm
Dry weight567 kg
Sound level71.0 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4
Coolant capacity12.8 L
Displacement2.4 L
AspirationNaturally aspirated or turbocharged (varies by generator set model)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filterEvery 500 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first—500 hr
Oil filterEvery 1000 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first—1000 hr
BatteryAs needed—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first—804 hr
Spark plug—

Common questions

How many kW is the Cummins/Onan RX 40?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 is rated 40 kW standby (40.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan RX 40 use?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4 engine.

What fuel type does the Cummins/Onan RX 40 take?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 runs on Natural Gas / Propane.

How much coolant does the Cummins/Onan RX 40 hold?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 cooling system holds 12.8 liters (3.4 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How loud is the Cummins/Onan RX 40?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 is rated at 71.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Cummins/Onan RX 40?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 has a dry weight of 567 kg (1250 lb).

What voltages is the Cummins/Onan RX 40 available in?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 is offered in 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 1-phase.

Which alternator is fitted to the Cummins/Onan RX 40?

The Cummins/Onan RX 40 uses a CA Series alternator. Insulation class H.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
A046N983Preventive Maintenance Kit –Heavy Duty2Air filter Amazon eBay
A046N985Preventive Maintenance Kit (Normal Duty Air Filter)2Air filter Amazon eBay
A046N987Preventive Maintenance Kit (Normal Duty Air Filter)2Air filter Amazon eBay
CA115-T12Large, Oil CoolerOil filter Amazon eBay
CA135-E12Large, Oil CoolerOil filter Amazon eBay
A046J612Base Barrier – Elevated Genset1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
A046L270Instruction Sheet1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-H14SmallService part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-J12SmallService part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-L14SmallService part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-M12LargeService part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-P12LargeService part / kit Amazon eBay
CA115-R12LargeService part / kit Amazon eBay

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
Prime25%11.733.1
Standby25%29.157.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — NAS-5791-EN (Cummins/Onan)Reference (Cummins/Onan)

This page was generated from the 2 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.