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Cummins C1500 D5e Diesel Generator
Cummins C1500 D5e 1500kVA / 1200kWe Standby Diesel Generator Set
The Cummins C1500 D5e Diesel Generator draws about 1,500 W in typical use (500 W idle, 3,500 W at most), weighs 9,800 kg and measures 1,800 × 2,400 × 4,800 mm (W × H × D). Its list price was $185,000 (2020), the launch list price.
| Category | Generators |
|---|---|
| Form factor | cabinet |
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 1,800 × 2,400 × 4,800 mm |
| Weight | 9,800 kg |
| Power, idle | 500 W |
| Power, typical | 1,500 W |
| Power, maximum | 3,500 W |
| Airflow | engine radiator blower |
| Ports | 2× Exhaust flange, 2× Fuel inlet and return lines, 1× Busbar power output 3phase 4wire |
| List price | List $185,000 (2020) · launch list price · Base configuration (commercial) |
Running 24/7 at typical draw: about 1,095 kWh a month, roughly €329 at €0.30/kWh or $186 at $0.17/kWh (estimated; your own load decides).
Sources
Updated 2026-10-14. Data: DC Sim device catalog by RACKDENSITY (rack-density.com), CC BY 4.0 — license · all devices as CSV.
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