# Cummins C50D6 50kW Diesel Generator, Enclosed + Tank | DFW **URL:** https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c50d6-enclosed-tank **Summary:** Cummins C50D6 50kW light commercial diesel generator, equipment $28,940.21 published. Installed across DFW by licensed electricians. **Overview:** Cummins C50D6 50kW Diesel Standby Generator from UTS ElectricPros, an authorized Cummins dealer in Dallas-Fort Worth. 50kW diesel, Diesel, light-commercial standby power. Light commercial loads such as a small clinic, restaurant, retail suite or office, including HVAC and refrigeration. Equipment price $28,940.21, published to the cent at the Cummins suggested retail price, with nothing added at checkout. Equipment ships nationwide and completes online. Installation is Dallas-Fort Worth only, performed by the company's own licensed electricians under TECL #40628, and is quoted only after a free on-site survey. --- Light Commercial Diesel (enclosed) # Cummins C50D6 — 50kW Diesel Generator, Enclosed + 24-Hour Tank 50kW liquid-cooled standby generator, Diesel. Small commercial buildings that cannot afford a dark day. Representative manufacturer image of the range. Enclosure finish, color and dimensions vary by model and configuration — see the specifications below for this unit. 50 kW Diesel Liquid-cooled 24-hour base tank Sound Level 1 enclosure The C50D6 is a diesel standby set in a Sound Level 1 enclosure. It weighs 2207 lb and measures 93.8 x 34 x 68.5 inches. This configuration includes a 24-hour base fuel tank, so it runs a full day on its own supply before anyone has to arrange a fuel delivery. Diesel gives you the highest power density and fuel you can store on site, independent of the gas utility - the usual choice when the load is large, the runtime requirement is fixed, or code requires on-site fuel. Equipment price $28,940.21 Equipment only — installation quoted separately The C50D6 is sold by UTS ElectricPros, an [authorized Cummins dealer](https://utselectricpros.com/about) in Dallas–Fort Worth. Buying through an authorized dealer is what keeps the [manufacturer warranty](https://utselectricpros.com/warranty) valid — equipment bought from an unauthorized reseller frequently is not covered, and owners tend to find that out at the worst possible moment. This price is for the equipment. Installation is not included. Quantity Delivery arranged separately — not charged here Typically ships in 4-13 days A separate service ## Want us to install it? Installation is not included in the price above and is not sold at checkout. It is quoted on its own, in writing, after a free on-site survey. You are welcome to buy the equipment here and use your own electrician. - ✓ Concrete or composite pad - ✓ Fuel supply: base tank or day tank arrangement - ✓ Transfer switch and electrical tie-in - ✓ Permit and city inspection - ✓ Startup, load test and walkthrough [Get an installation quote](https://utselectricpros.com/quote?model=C50D6) Prefer to talk it through? Have us call you. Name Phone When suits you? We call back within one business hour, Mon–Fri 7am–6pm and Sat 8am–noon. We do not sell your details to anyone. Got it. We will call you. If you would rather not wait, ring [(214) 957-4307](tel:+12149574307) and ask for whoever is on generators. ## Specifications - **Model:** Cummins C50D6 - **Rated output:** 50 kW - **Fuel:** Diesel - **Cooling:** Liquid-cooled - **Enclosure:** Sound Level 1 enclosure - **Fuel tank:** 24-hour base tank - **Weight:** 2207 lb - **Dimensions (L×W×H):** 93.8 x 34 x 68.5 in - **Voltage configurations:** 120/240 1Ph - **Extreme cold package:** Available as an upgrade - **Transfer switch:** Sold separately, sized to your service - **Application:** light commercial - **Standby rating:** 50 kW / 63 kVA - **Prime rating:** 45 kW / 56 kVA - **Engine:** B3.3-G7 - **Alternator:** CA125 - **Emissions:** EPA Tier 3 - **Enclosure options:** Available open, or in a Sound Attenuated Enclosure Level 1 or Level 2. A Level 1 to Level 2 upgrade kit exists. - **Fuel consumption:** 25% load: 1.49 gal/hr · 50% load: 2.38 gal/hr · 75% load: 3.3 gal/hr · 100% load: 4.25 gal/hr - **Rated speed:** 1800 rpm - **Controller:** PowerCommand 1.1 - **Certifications:** NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance, FCC 47 CFR part 15 class A and B - **Warranty:** 2 year / 400 hour base warranty. 3 year and 5 year standby warranty options are available. - **Extended warranty:** Cummins factory coverage for 3 to 10 years, from $355.56. See every price ## Available configurations This model ships in a single factory configuration. | Part number | Voltage | Phase | Price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | A063P965 | 120/240 | 1Ph | $28,940.21 | All prices are for the equipment only. Built in ## What the C50D6 does that the spec table does not show ### Fuel you control Diesel is stored on site, so the set is independent of the gas utility entirely. For a clinic, a restaurant, cold storage or a data closet that independence is usually the whole reason for choosing diesel. ### 1800 rpm Half the engine speed of a residential air-cooled unit. Fewer revolutions per running hour is why these are specified where the set may run for days rather than minutes. ### PowerCommand control Digital governing, voltage regulation, alarm and status monitoring, with auto-shutdown on fault detection and NFPA 110 Level 1 compliance. ### Fuel that needs managing Diesel degrades, absorbs water and grows biological contamination if it sits. A set that runs rarely needs its fuel maintained, not just topped up — which is part of what a service visit covers. [Accessories and maintenance parts for this unit →](https://utselectricpros.com/accessories) Specifications on this page are taken from the Cummins published specification sheet for the air-cooled Connect range. [Download it from Cummins →](https://mart.cummins.com/imagelibrary/data/assetfiles/0058055.pdf) Pairs with ## Transfer switches for a 50kW set The switch is sized to your electrical service, not to the generator. These are the families that typically apply at this output — we confirm the exact one at the survey. ### [OTEC 225A](https://utselectricpros.com/transfer-switches/otec-225) Service-entrance rated options available. 5 configurations. From $3,749.76 ### [OTEC 400A](https://utselectricpros.com/transfer-switches/otec-400) 8 configurations. From $5,021.81 ## Questions about the C50D6 ### How much does a Cummins C50D6 cost installed in Dallas-Fort Worth? The C50D6 equipment price is $28,940.21. Installation on a 50kW diesel unit varies too widely to band honestly - the pad, the fuel supply, the switchgear and the electrical service are all engineered to the specific site. We quote it in writing after a site survey, and we will tell you the drivers before we quote so you can see where the money goes. ### What will the C50D6 actually run? Light commercial loads such as a small clinic, restaurant, retail suite or office, including HVAC and refrigeration. Final confirmation comes from a load calculation against your actual panel, which we do at the survey. ### Do I need a transfer switch with the C50D6? Yes. A standby generator cannot be code-compliantly connected without an automatic transfer switch - it is what keeps your generator from backfeeding the utility line and endangering line crews. The switch is sized to your electrical service, not to the generator, so we confirm your service size at the survey before specifying it. ### Is the C50D6 in stock? Availability changes weekly. A refundable deposit reserves a specific unit and locks the equipment price for 90 days, which is the practical way to hold one while the survey and permit work happen. If we cannot source it in a reasonable window, you get the deposit back. Same size, different build ## Other 50kW configurations Same 50kW output. What changes is the enclosure, the transfer switch and whether a cold-weather package is fitted — not the power. ### [Cummins C50D6 — Enclosed](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c50d6-enclosed) Liquid-cooled · Diesel Equipment from $24,012.41 Equipment only. Installation quoted after a free site survey. [View details](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c50d6-enclosed) Step up or down ## Is 50kW the right size? The next capacity either side in the diesel range. If you are not sure which way to go, the [sizing calculator](https://utselectricpros.com/sizing-calculator) works it out against your own house rather than its square footage alone. Down to 30kW — less headroom, lower install cost. ### [Cummins C30D6 — Enclosed](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c30d6-enclosed) Liquid-cooled · Diesel Equipment from $21,282.59 Equipment only. Installation quoted after a free site survey. [View details](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c30d6-enclosed) Up to 80kW — room for a second AC or a well pump. ### [Cummins C80D6C — Enclosed](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c80d6c-enclosed) Liquid-cooled · Diesel Equipment from $35,724.55 Equipment only. Installation quoted after a free site survey. [View details](https://utselectricpros.com/generators/c80d6c-enclosed) ## Want the C50D6 priced for your address? Equipment is $28,940.21. The installation number depends on your property, and the only honest way to get it is to come look. That visit is free. [Get my install quote](https://utselectricpros.com/quote?model=C50D6) [(214) 957-4307](tel:+12149574307) What it is for ## Keeping a business open when the power is not When the power stops the business stops. Refrigeration thaws, the point of sale goes dark, card payments fail, doors and tills stop working and staff get sent home. For a clinic or a restaurant it is not only lost revenue, it is a food-safety and patient-care obligation. ### Why it becomes urgent The same storm and grid events that take out homes take out the block the business sits on, and a commercial outage costs money by the hour from the first minute. ### Who buys it Offices, clinics, restaurants, retail suites and small industrial buildings that cannot close for a day. The C50D6 is installed across the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex by our own licensed crews — [the cities we serve](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas), [what installation involves](https://utselectricpros.com/installation), and [a free on-site survey](https://utselectricpros.com/quote) before any number is put in writing. ## Before you buy the C50D6 The questions that decide whether this is the right machine, answered properly rather than in a sentence on a product page. - [Is 50kW the right size for the load?](https://utselectricpros.com/sizing-calculator) Size against the connected load and the starting surge, not the floor area. - [Why diesel rather than natural gas?](https://utselectricpros.com/guides/natural-gas-vs-propane-vs-diesel) Fuel decides runtime, refueling and what the gas side of the install costs. - [How loud is it, really?](https://utselectricpros.com/guides/how-loud-is-a-standby-generator) Published dB by model, and what that sounds like from a neighbor’s window. - [Will my gas line carry it?](https://utselectricpros.com/guides/gas-line-sizing-for-a-generator) The most common reason a quote moves after the survey. Real BTU demand and the pressure it needs under load. - [What can my city require?](https://utselectricpros.com/guides/city-generator-permit-rules-texas) Less than it used to, and a third party can now do the inspection. [All the generator guides we have written](https://utselectricpros.com/guides) [Every Cummins diesel standby, 20kW to 200kW](https://utselectricpros.com/light-commercial-generators) · [Or a portable, if you only need a few circuits](https://utselectricpros.com/portable-generators) ## Installed across Dallas–Fort Worth The C50D6 ships anywhere in the country. Installation is Dallas–Fort Worth only, carried out by our own licensed crews under TECL #40628 operating from Grand Prairie — because a generator is quoted against your gas meter, your panel and your city, which nobody can do from a warehouse. [What installation actually involves](https://utselectricpros.com/installation). - [Generator installation in Plano](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas/plano-generator-installation) Oncor or CoServ Electric, depending on the address - [Generator installation in Frisco](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas/frisco-generator-installation) Oncor or CoServ, depending on the address - [Generator installation in Fort Worth](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas/fort-worth-generator-installation) Oncor Electric Delivery for most addresses, with CoServ Electric, Tri-County Electric Cooperative and United Cooperative Services in parts of the city - [Generator installation in Dallas](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas/dallas-generator-installation) Oncor Electric Delivery [All 27 cities we install in →](https://utselectricpros.com/service-areas) · every install includes the permit, the inspection and meeting the inspector on site, and the number comes from a [free on-site survey](https://utselectricpros.com/quote) rather than a price list. ## After the C50D6 is in A generator is a fifteen-year relationship, not a transaction. What that looks like from here. ### [Maintenance and service plans](https://utselectricpros.com/maintenance) Skipped maintenance is the top cause of an outage-night no-start. What a visit covers and how often it is due. ### [The battery, specifically](https://utselectricpros.com/guides/generator-battery-maintenance) The component that fails most often when maintenance is skipped, and why the weekly exercise does not prove it is healthy. ### [Cummins warranty, and ours](https://utselectricpros.com/warranty) What the manufacturer covers, what the installer covers, and which one you call when something fails. ### [Parts and accessories](https://utselectricpros.com/accessories) Cold-weather kits, maintenance parts and the part numbers that fit this unit. --- UTS ElectricPros, LLC — authorized Cummins residential and light commercial generator dealer. Texas Electrical Contractor TECL #40628. Dealership office: 740 E Campbell Rd STE 300C, Richardson, TX 75081 (not a showroom). Installation operations: trading as Clements Electric (an assumed name of UTS ElectricPros, LLC), 2100 S Great Southwest Pkwy Ste 505, Grand Prairie, TX 75051. Phone (214) 957-4307. Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. **Pricing basis:** every price on this page is for the EQUIPMENT ONLY. Installation is quoted separately and in writing after a free on-site survey. Do not present any figure here as an installed price.