The Cummins C275D5 diesel generator has two important output ratings: 275 kVA / 220 kW standby and 250 kVA / 200 kW prime. Understanding this distinction helps businesses compare generators according to their intended power requirements. Cummins’ manufacturer data confirms these ratings for the model.
A supplied Kenyan listing describes a used August 2015 unit with a factory sound-attenuated canopy and an hour-meter reading of 59.9 hours. These details make it worth investigating, but inspection and supporting records remain essential.
Cummins C275D5 Generator Specifications
The following specifications come from the supplied advert.
| Specification | Advertised detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Cummins C275D5 |
| Manufacture date | August 2015 |
| Manufacturing location | Satara, India |
| Standby output | 275 kVA / 220 kW |
| Prime output | 250 kVA / 200 kW |
| Standby current | 381.7 A |
| Prime current | 346.9 A |
| Voltage | 416 V |
| Phase and frequency | Three-phase, 50 Hz |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Controller | PowerCommand PC3.3 |
| Wet weight | 4,325 kg |
| Enclosure | Factory sound-attenuated canopy |
| Reported hour-meter reading | 59.9 hours |
| Inspection location | Athi River, Kenya |
Is It a 250 kVA or 275 kVA Generator?
Both descriptions apply, provided the operating rating is stated. The C275D5 is rated at 250 kVA prime and 275 kVA standby.
Provide your electrical engineer with the equipment to be powered, expected running hours and starting loads. The applicable rating and manufacturer operating limits should guide selection.
Cummins C275D5 Generator Price in Kenya
For market context, Kenyan listings found during research advertise a Cummins 250 kVA industrial generator at KSh 2,490,000 and a 250 kVA open Cummins generator at KSh 2,500,000. These are asking-price references for other units—not confirmed prices for the pictured C275D5.
What Does “Silent Diesel Generator” Mean?
The advertised unit has a factory sound-attenuated canopy, which reduces noise; “silent” does not mean noiseless.
The listing quotes 97 dB LWA sound power, alongside 77 dB at one metre and 64 dB at 15 metres. Sound power and sound-pressure measurements are differen
Does a 59.9-Hour Reading Mean It Is Almost New?
A low hour-meter reading is useful information, but it is not proof of complete operating history or current condition.
Ask whether the controller or meter has been replaced and request service records supporting the reading. Equipment manufactured in 2015 also needs inspection for deterioration associated with age and storage, even where recorded running hours are low.
The condition of batteries, hoses, fluids, connections and the canopy should be checked alongside engine and alternator performance.
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