250kW Diesel Generator Set
250 kW Prime / 275 kW Standby — 312.5 kVA
Available with Cummins engines. ISO 8528-5 certified, factory-direct from China since 1983, exporting since 2003.
What Can a 250kW Diesel Generator Power?
250kW diesel generators serve commercial and industrial buildings. Typical applications include hotels, schools, mid-size manufacturing plants, water and sewage pumping, and commercial towers that need reliable standby power during grid outages.
250kW Diesel Generator — Engine Options
One engine platform is available at 250kW. Choose based on your application, budget, and service requirements.
Cummins 250kW Diesel Generator
Model: R-CC313D5/S · 50Hz (1500 rpm)
| Standby Power | 275 kW / 343.8 kVA |
| Prime Power | 250 kW / 312.5 kVA |
| Engine Model | NTA855-G1B |
| Alternator | Stamford S4L1D-D4 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A46-G |
| Fuel Consumption | 46.6 / 62.1 L/h (@75% / @100%) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 208.8 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1) |
| Sound Level | ≤75 dB(A) at 7m |
| Dimensions (Open / Silent) | 3000×1120×1950 / 4000×1430×2040 mm |
| Weight (Open / Silent) | 3100 / 3900 kg |
| Frequency | 50Hz (1500 rpm) |
💰 Operating Cost Estimate
75% Load
46.6 L/h
100% Load
62.1 L/h
Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price.
Example at $1.0/L: 75% load ≈ $47/hr.
🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference
Oil Capacity
38.6L
SAE 15W-40 CH-4
Coolant Capacity
20.8L
50:50 EG + H₂O
Global service network — ideal for critical standby in data centers and hospitals.
View Cummins Series →Nearby ratings: Also available: R-CC275D5/S — Prime 220 kW / Standby 244 kW · R-DC325D5/S — Prime 260 kW / Standby 286 kW.
250kW Generator — Quick Comparison
This model is rated 250 kW Prime / 275 kW Standby at 50Hz (1500 rpm), with a Stamford / Leroy-Somer alternator and DSE7320 controller. Key differences below.
| Specification | Cummins |
|---|---|
| Model | R-CC313D5/S |
| Engine | NTA855-G1B |
| Fuel @75% (L/h) | 46.6 |
| Fuel Efficiency (g/kW·h) | 208.8 |
| Dimensions — Open (mm) | 3000×1120×1950 |
| Weight — Open / Silent (kg) | 3100 / 3900 |
| Oil Capacity (L) | 38.6 |
| Coolant Capacity (L) | 20.8 |
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