Specifications
| Fuel | Natural Gas / Propane |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 45 kW |
| Standby kVA | 45 |
| Controller | PowerCommand 1.1 |
| Alternator | CA Series (Class H insulation) |
| Voltage options | 120/240 V, 120/208 V |
| Phase | 1 |
| Rated current | 187.5 A |
| Circuit breaker | 250 A |
| Battery cranking | 550 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Max ambient | 40 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2388×864×1156 mm |
| Dry weight | 635 kg |
| Sound level | 67.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Coolant capacity | 12.8 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated or turbocharged (varies by generator set model) |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | Every 500 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first | — | 500 hr | ||
| Oil filter | Every 1000 hours of operation or as needed, whichever comes first | — | 1000 hr | ||
| Battery | As needed | — | |||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 500 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first | — | 804 hr | ||
| Spark plug | — |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 50/50 mixture | below 50°C | 50°C cooling capability, low coolant level shutdown |
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 RX 45?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 is rated 45 kW standby (45.0 kVA).
What engine does the Cummins/Onan RX 45 use?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 is powered by the Cummins/Onan QSJ2.4 engine.
What fuel does the Cummins/Onan RX 45 use?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 runs on Natural Gas / Propane.
What is the coolant capacity of the Cummins/Onan RX 45?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 cooling system holds 12.8 liters (3.4 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the sound level of the Cummins/Onan RX 45?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 is rated at 67.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the Cummins/Onan RX 45 weigh?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 has a dry weight of 635 kg (1399 lb).
What voltage does the Cummins/Onan RX 45 produce?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 is offered in 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 1-phase.
What size battery does the Cummins/Onan RX 45 need?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 uses 12 V each, 550 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the Cummins/Onan RX 45?
The Cummins/Onan RX 45 uses a CA Series alternator. Insulation class H.
Parts
13| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A046N983 | Preventive Maintenance Kit –Heavy Duty | 2 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| A046N985 | Preventive Maintenance Kit (Normal Duty Air Filter) | 2 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| A046N987 | Preventive Maintenance Kit (Normal Duty Air Filter) | 2 | Air filter | Amazon eBay |
| CA115-T12 | Large, Oil Cooler | Oil filter | Amazon eBay | |
| CA135-E12 | Large, Oil Cooler | Oil filter | Amazon eBay | |
| A046J612 | Base Barrier – Elevated Genset | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| A046L270 | Instruction Sheet | 1 | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay |
| CA115-H14 | Small | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| CA115-J12 | Small | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| CA115-L14 | Small | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| CA115-M12 | Large | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| CA115-P12 | Large | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay | |
| CA115-R12 | Large | Service 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full | 100% | 30.28 | 8.0 |
| Prime | 25% | 14.2 | 3.75 |
| Standby | 25% | 34.4 | 9.09 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 3 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.