120kW Diesel Generator Set
120 kW Prime / 132 kW Standby — 150 kVA
Available with Cummins and Perkins engines. ISO 8528-5 certified, factory-direct from China since 1983, exporting since 2003.
What Can a 120kW Diesel Generator Power?
120kW diesel generators handle mid-size commercial and light-industrial loads. Common applications include restaurants and supermarkets, small factories, clinics, mid-size construction sites, and small pump stations requiring dependable prime or standby power.
120kW Diesel Generator — Engine Options
Two engine platforms are available at 120kW. Choose based on your application, budget, and service requirements.
Cummins 120kW Diesel Generator
Model: R-DC150D5/S · 50Hz (1500 rpm)
| Standby Power | 132 kW / 165 kVA |
| Prime Power | 120 kW / 150 kVA |
| Engine Model | 6BTAA5.9-G12 |
| Alternator | Stamford UCI274F / Leroy-Somer TAL-A44-J |
| Fuel Consumption | 21.8 / 29.0 L/h (@75% / @100%) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 203 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1) |
| Sound Level | ≤75 dB(A) at 7m |
| Dimensions (Open / Silent) | 2400×950×1440 / 3190×1130×1660 mm |
| Weight (Open / Silent) | 1200 / 1700 kg |
| Frequency | 50Hz (1500 rpm) |
💰 Operating Cost Estimate
75% Load
21.8 L/h
100% Load
29.0 L/h
Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price.
Example at $1.0/L: 75% load ≈ $22/hr.
🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference
Oil Capacity
16.4L
SAE 15W-40 CH-4
Coolant Capacity
10L
50:50 EG + H₂O
Global service network — ideal for critical standby in data centers and hospitals.
View Cummins Series →Nearby ratings: Also available: R-DC138D5/S — Prime 110 kW / Standby 120 kW · R-DC188D5/S — Prime 144 kW / Standby 160 kW.
Perkins 120kW Diesel Generator
Model: R-P150D5/S · 50Hz (1500 rpm)
| Standby Power | 132 kW / 165 kVA |
| Prime Power | 120 kW / 150 kVA |
| Engine Model | 1106A-70TAG2 |
| Alternator | Stamford UCI274F / Leroy-Somer TAL-A44-J |
| Fuel Consumption | 21.6 / 28.9 L/h (@75% / @100%) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 202 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1) |
| Sound Level | ≤75 dB(A) at 7m |
| Dimensions (Open / Silent) | 1900×890×1310 / 2580×1030×1500 mm |
| Weight (Open / Silent) | 1700 / 2020 kg |
| Frequency | 50Hz (1500 rpm) |
💰 Operating Cost Estimate
75% Load
21.6 L/h
100% Load
28.9 L/h
Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price.
Example at $1.0/L: 75% load ≈ $22/hr.
🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference
Oil Capacity
8L
SAE 15W-40 CH-4
Coolant Capacity
13L
50:50 EG + H₂O
Proven low lifecycle cost with worldwide parts availability — strong prime-power reliability.
View Perkins Series →Nearby ratings: Also available: R-P135D5/S — Prime 108 kW / Standby 118.8 kW · R-P180D5/S — Prime 144 kW / Standby 158.4 kW.
120kW Generator — Quick Comparison
All models are rated 120 kW Prime / 132 kW Standby at 50Hz (1500 rpm), each with a Stamford / Leroy-Somer alternator and DSE7320 controller. Key differences below.
| Specification | Cummins | Perkins |
|---|---|---|
| Model | R-DC150D5/S | R-P150D5/S |
| Engine | 6BTAA5.9-G12 | 1106A-70TAG2 |
| Fuel @75% (L/h) | 21.8 | 21.6 |
| Fuel Efficiency (g/kW·h) | 203 | 202 |
| Dimensions — Open (mm) | 2400×950×1440 | 1900×890×1310 |
| Weight — Open / Silent (kg) | 1200 / 1700 | 1700 / 2020 |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 16.4 | 8 |
| Coolant Capacity (L) | 10 | 13 |
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