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40kW diesel generator set

40kW Diesel Generator Set

40 kW Prime / 44 kW Standby — 50 kVA

Available with Cummins engines. ISO 8528-5 certified, factory-direct from China since 1983, exporting since 2003.

What Can a 40kW Diesel Generator Power?

40kW diesel generators cover small commercial and light-industrial backup and prime-power needs. Typical uses include small retail stores, restaurants, small offices, telecom base stations, and light-duty construction tools where the grid is unreliable or absent.

Small Shops Telecom Towers Small Offices

40kW Diesel Generator — Engine Options

One engine platform is available at 40kW. Choose based on your application, budget, and service requirements.

Cummins engine

Cummins 40kW Diesel Generator

Model: R-DC50D5/S · 50Hz (1500 rpm)

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Standby Power 44 kW / 55 kVA
Prime Power 40 kW / 50 kVA
Engine Model 4BTA3.9-G2
Alternator Stamford S1L2-R1 / Leroy-Somer TAL-A42-G
Fuel Consumption 7.6 / 10.1 L/h (@75% / @100%)
Fuel Efficiency 213 g/kW·h (ISO 3046-1)
Sound Level ≤75 dB(A) at 7m
Dimensions (Open / Silent) 1800×850×1320 / 2530×1030×1490 mm
Weight (Open / Silent) 820 / 1160 kg
Frequency 50Hz (1500 rpm)

💰 Operating Cost Estimate

75% Load

7.6 L/h

100% Load

10.1 L/h

Operating cost = L/h × local diesel price.
Example at $1.0/L: 75% load ≈ $8/hr.

🛢️ Maintenance Quick Reference

Oil Capacity

10.9L

SAE 15W-40 CH-4

Coolant Capacity

8.3L

50:50 EG + H₂O

Global service network — ideal for critical standby in data centers and hospitals.

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Nearby ratings: Also available: R-DC40D5/S — Prime 30 kW / Standby 33 kW · R-DC60D5/S — Prime 50 kW / Standby 55 kW.

40kW Generator — Quick Comparison

This model is rated 40 kW Prime / 44 kW Standby at 50Hz (1500 rpm), with a Stamford / Leroy-Somer alternator and DSE4620 controller. Key differences below.

Specification Cummins
Model R-DC50D5/S
Engine 4BTA3.9-G2
Fuel @75% (L/h) 7.6
Fuel Efficiency (g/kW·h) 213
Dimensions — Open (mm) 1800×850×1320
Weight — Open / Silent (kg) 820 / 1160
Oil Capacity (L) 10.9
Coolant Capacity (L) 8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions — 40kW Diesel Generator

How much does a 40kW diesel generator cost?+
A 40kW diesel generator is priced by engine platform, configuration and alternator choice. At this rating H&C builds the Cummins R-DC50D5/S (4BTA3.9-G2 engine), rated 40 kW / 50 kVA prime and 44 kW / 55 kVA standby at 50Hz (1500 rpm). The price moves with the enclosure (open skid, soundproof canopy or containerized), the alternator (Stamford S1L2-R1 or Leroy-Somer TAL-A42-G for the R-DC50D5/S), the controller and options such as ATS, and with the destination country and freight terms. Send your voltage, frequency and destination country and we will confirm the R-DC50D5/S price within 24 hours.
What is the fuel consumption of a 40kW diesel generator?+
At 75% load a 40kW diesel generator consumes 7.6 L/h; at 100% load it rises to 10.1 L/h. The 4BTA3.9-G2 engine in the R-DC50D5/S works out at 213 g/kW·h per ISO 3046-1. Actual consumption on the R-DC50D5/S varies about ±5% with ambient conditions, load profile and fuel quality. At a diesel price of $1.0/L, running at 75% load costs roughly $8 per hour.
What can a 40kW diesel generator power?+
A 40kW set is sized for small business and light-industrial backup: shops, restaurants, offices, telecom base stations and light construction tools. Standby is 44 kW / 55 kVA, which leaves starting margin for motor loads on top of the base load. Tell us your connected load and the largest motor you need to start and we will confirm whether 40kW or the next rating up fits better.
Which engine brands and configurations are available for a 40kW generator?+
H&C supplies the 40kW rating on one engine platform: Cummins (R-DC50D5/S with the 4BTA3.9-G2 engine, 213 g/kW·h). Units ship as open skid, weatherproof silent canopy or 20ft/40ft container; the silent canopy for the R-DC50D5/S holds ≤75 dB(A) at 7m. All R-DC50D5/S units are built to 50Hz (1500 rpm) as standard, with custom controls and ATS available on request.

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