17 kVA Single Phase Cummins Diesel Generator for a UK Premium Cargo Loader

Global Generators supplied a Cummins C22D5-1P 17 kVA single phase diesel generator to a UK premium cargo loader for standby power for their main facility.

A Cummins C22D5-1P 17kVA single phase silent canopied diesel generator on-site at a UK premium cargo loader's main facility providing essential standby power

6th Aug 2026|Written by Sam Dexter

Single phase standby power for a UK cargo facility

For a premium cargo loader, time is everything. Consignments arrive, get checked, loaded and sent on to tight schedules. When the mains power fails, that flow can stop in an instant.

A UK cargo loading business with facilities across the country came to us for backup power. Its main site is also its largest, and it carries the biggest share of the workload. The business wanted a reliable standby generator ready to protect that site's essential power in the event of an outage.

The equipment supplied

We supplied a single Cummins C22D5-1P diesel generator, a compact single phase set housed in a canopy.

Specification:

  • Model: Cummins C22D5-1P
  • Standby rating: 17 kVA / 17 kW
  • Prime rating: 15.5 kVA / 15.5 kW
  • Output: 230V single phase, 50Hz at 1500rpm
  • Engine: Cummins X2.5-G2
  • Alternator: Stamford S0L2-U1
  • Controller: Cummins PowerStart 0600
  • Fuel tank: 165 litres, giving up to 31.7 hours at 100% prime load
  • Build: canopied, 77 dB(A) at 1m
  • Application: standby backup for the customer's largest facility

Why choose a single phase generator?

Many commercial sites have a three phase supply. Yet many of the circuits that matter most in a power cut are single phase. Think IT and network equipment, office power, lighting, CCTV, alarms and access control.

The C22D5-1P is the single phase version of the Cummins C22D5. It delivers a 230V output through a 2-pole circuit breaker, making it a strong fit for protecting essential single phase loads. Sizing the set around those loads, rather than the whole building, keeps both the purchase price and the running costs sensible.

Built for standby duty

A standby generator waits in reserve for the moment the grid goes down. It then carries the load until mains power returns. For a busy cargo site, that means key systems, records and security can stay online, so the operation is not left in the dark.

The 165-litre base tank gives more than 30 hours of running at full prime load, so even a long outage is covered without constant refuelling. The canopy protects the set from the British weather and keeps noise down around staff and neighbours. As a standby set, it is also backed by Cummins' 2 year / 500 hour standby warranty.

Why customers choose Global Generators

  • Authorised Cummins CPG reseller - the UK's best pricing on Cummins diesel generators, backed by our Best UK Cummins Diesel Generator Prices guarantee
  • A leading stockist - a wide range of generators held in our own physical inventory, for fast delivery across the UK and efficient global export
  • Over 50 years of combined experience - we match the generator to your real loads, so you only pay for the capacity you need

Need standby power for a logistics or cargo site?

Warehouse, distribution centre, freight depot or cargo terminal: if a power cut would halt your operation, our team will help you choose the right diesel generator for your site. Single phase or three phase, one site or several, we deliver fast across the UK and export worldwide.

Talk to our power generation experts today. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or send us an email, and we will get straight back to you to assist.

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About the author

Sam Dexter

Digital Growth Engineer

Sam is the Digital Growth Engineer at Global Generators, responsible for the company's digital presence and marketing strategy. He left college in 2017 for a digital marketing apprenticeship, learning the profession and the power generation industry side-by-side, and has spent the years since working across website development, SEO, paid advertising, content, analytics, automation and AI implementation. The years spent so close to the products has helped Sam build a genuine working knowledge of generator sets - ratings, applications, specifications and the questions customers actually need answering - which shapes everything he publishes. Since joining Global Generators in 2026 Sam now works at the intersection of technology, marketing and operations - improving online visibility and finding smarter ways to reach and support customers.