Curve Number:

Basic Engine Model:

Cummins Inc.
Columbus, Indiana 47201

4BT3.9-G4

FR-91214 @ 1500 RPM

FR-91206 @ 1800 RPM

Engine Critical Parts List:

Date:

CPL: 2377

22Apr03

ENGINE PERFORMANCE CURVE

Displacement : 3.92 litre (239.3 in3 )

Bore : 102 mm (4.02 in.) Stroke : 120 mm (4.72 in.)

No. of Cylinders : 4

Aspiration : Turbocharged

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Engine Speed

Standby Power

Prime Power

Continuous Power

RPM

kWm

BHP

kWm

BHP

kWm

BHP

1500

64

85

58

77

41

55

1800

74

99

67

90

48

64

Emissions Certification:This engine complies with certain emissions requirements established by US EPA/CARB in accordance with the OEM TPEM
provision of 40CFR89.102 for Tier 1 emission limits. See Exhaust Emissions Data Sheet for conformance specifications.

Engine Performance Data @ 1500 RPM

OUTPUT POWER
%

kWm

FUEL CONSUMPTION
kg/
kWmh

BHP

lb/
BHPh

litre/
hour

Litre/hour

U.S. Gal/
hour

STANDBY POWER
100

64

20.0

85

0.211

0.348

16

4.3

PRIME POWER

10.0

100

58

77

0.210

0.345

15

3.9

75

48

64

0.212

0.348

11

2.9

50

32

43

0.221

0.364

2.0

25

15

21

0.248

0.408

1.2

0.217

0.358

11

2.8

5.0

0.0

CONTINUOUS POWER
100

41

1500 RPM

15.0

55

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

Gross Engine Output - kWm

Engine Performance Data @ 1800 RPM

OUTPUT POWER
%

kWm

BHP

U.S. Gallons/hour

FUEL CONSUMPTION

6.0

kg/
kWmh

lb/
BHPh

litre/
hour

U.S. Gal/
hour

0.207

0.340

19

4.9

STANDBY POWER
100

74

99

4.0
3.0

PRIME POWER
100

67

90

0.209

0.343

17

4.5

75

56

75

0.217

0.358

13

3.4

50

36

49

0.235

0.387

10

2.5

1.0

25

18

25

0.278

0.457

1.5

0.0

0.229

0.377

13

3.5

2.0

CONTINUOUS POWER
100

48

CONVERSIONS:

1800 RPM

5.0

64

(Litres = U.S. Gal x 3.785)

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Gross Engine Output - BHP

(kWm = BHP x 0.746)

(U.S. Gal = Litres x 0.2642)

(BHP = Engine kWm x 1.34)

Data shown above represent gross engine performance capabilities obtained and corrected in accordance with ISO-3046 conditions of 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg)
barometric pressure [110 m (361 ft) altitude], 25 C (77 F) air inlet temperature, and relative humidity of 30% with No. 2 diesel or a fuel corresponding to ASTM D2.
See reverse side for application rating guidelines.
The fuel consumption data is based on No. 2 diesel fuel weight at 0.85 kg/litre (7.1 lbs/U.S. gal).
Power output curves are based on the engine operating with fuel system, water pump and lubricating oil pump; not included are battery charging alternator, fan,
optional equipment and driven components.

TECHNICAL DATA DEPT.

CERTIFIED WITHIN 5%

CHIEF ENGINEER

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POWER RATING APPLICATION GUIDELINES

FOR
GENERATOR DRIVE ENGINES
These guidelines have been formulated to ensure proper application of generator drive engines
in A.C. generator set installations. Generator drive engines are not designed for and shall not be
used in variable speed D.C. generator set applications.
STANDBY POWER RATING is applicable
for supplying emergency power for the
duration of the utility power outage. No
overload capability is available for this
rating. Under no condition is an engine
allowed to operate in parallel with the
public utility at the Standby Power rating.
This rating should be applied where
reliable utility power is available. A
standby rated engine should be
sized for a maximum of an 80%
average load factor and 200 hours
of operation per year. This includes
less than 25 hours per year at the
Standby Power rating. Standby
ratings should never be applied
except in true emergency power
outages. Negotiated power outages
contracted with a utility company
are not considered an emergency.

CONTINUOUS POWER RATING is applicable

for supplying utility power at a constant
100% load for an unlimited number of hours
per year. No overload capability is available
for this rating.

PRIME POWER RATING is applicable for supplying electric power in lieu of commercially
purchased power. Prime Power applications
must be in the form of one of the following two
categories:
UNLIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER
Prime Power is available for an unlimited number of
hours per year in a variable load application. Variable
load should not exceed a 70% average of the Prime
Power rating during any operating period of 250
hours.
The total operating time at 100% Prime Power shall
not exceed 500 hours per year.
A 10% overload capability is available for a period of
1 hour within a 12-hour period of operation. Total
operating time at the 10% overload power shall not
exceed 25 hours per year.

LIMITED TIME RUNNING PRIME POWER

Prime Power is available for a limited number of
hours in a non-variable load application. It is intended
for use in situations where power outages are contracted, such as in utility power curtailment. Engines
may be operated in parallel to the public utility up to
750 hours per year at power levels never to exceed
the Prime Power rating. The customer should be
aware, however, that the life of any engine will be
reduced by this constant high load operation. Any
operation exceeding 750 hours per year at the Prime
Power rating should use the Continuous Power
rating.

Reference Standards:
BS-5514 and DIN-6271 standards are based on ISO-3046.
Operation At Elevated Temperature And Altitude:
The engine may be operated at:
1800 RPM up to 4,000 ft (1220 m) and 104 oF (40 oC) without
power deration.
1500 RPM up to 1,970 ft (600 m) and 104 oF (40 oC) without
power deration.
For sustained operation above these conditions, derate by 4% per 1,000 ft
(300 m), and 1% per 10 oF (2% per 11 oC).

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Engine Data Sheet

ENGINE MODEL :

4BT3.9-G4

CONFIGURATION NUMBER : D382012GX02

INSTALLATION DIAGRAM
Fan to Flywheel
: 3170307

DATA SHEET : DS-91206

DATE : 22Apr03
PERFORMANCE CURVE : FR-91214 @1500
FR-91206 @1800

CPL NUMBER
Engine Critical Parts List

2377

GENERAL ENGINE DATA

Type ...............................................................................................................................................................
Aspiration .......................................................................................................................................................
Bore x Stroke.............................................................................................................. in x in (mm x mm)
Displacement.............................................................................................................................. in3 (litre)
Compression Ratio........................................................................................................................................
Dry Weight
Fan to Flywheel Engine..........................................................................................................
Heat Exchanger Cooled Engine............................................................................................
Wet Weight
Fan to Flywheel Engine..........................................................................................................
Heat Exchanger Cooled Engine............................................................................................

4-Cycle; In-line; 4-Cylinder Diesel

Turbocharged
4.02 x 4.72 (102 x 120)
239 (3.92)
16.5 : 1

lb (kg)
lb (kg)

707

lb (kg)
lb (kg)

742

Moment of Inertia of Rotating Components

with FW 9016 Flywheel ............................................................................................ lbm ft2 (kg m2)
with FW 9017 Flywheel ........................................................................................... lbm ft2 (kg m2)
Center of Gravity from Rear Face of Flywheel Housing .......................................................... in (mm)
Center of Gravity Above Crankshaft Centerline ....................................................................... in (mm)
Maximum Static Loading at Rear Main Bearing.......................................................................... lb (kg)

(321)
N/A
(337)
N/A

33.1
23.5
14.7
6.4

(1.39)
(0.99)
(373)
(163)
N.A.

ENGINE MOUNTING
Maximum Bending Moment at Rear Face of Block ......................................................... lb ft (N m)

1000

(1356)

(76)

25
10
15

(635)
(254)
(381)

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Maximum Back Pressure............................................................................................... in Hg (mm Hg)

AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM

Maximum Intake Air Restriction
with Dirty Filter Element......................................................................................... in H2O (mm H2O)
with Normal Duty Air Cleaner and Clean Filter Element...................................... in H2O (mm H2O)
with Heavy Duty Air Cleaner and Clean Filter Element....................................... in H2O (mm H2O)

COOLING SYSTEM
Coolant Capacity Engine Only.................................................................................... US gal (litre)
with HX Heat Exchanger....................................................... US gal (litre)
Maximum Coolant Friction Head External to Engine

1800 rpm................................. psi (kPa)

1500 rpm................................. psi (kPa)
Maximum Static Head of Coolant Above Engine Crank Centerline............................................. ft (m)
Standard Thermostat (Modulating) Range................................................................................. F (C)
Minimum Pressure Cap ........................................................................................................... psi (kPa)
Maximum Top Tank Temperature for Standby / Prime Power ................................................. F (C)
Minimum Raw Water Flow @ 90F to HX Heat Exchanger........................ US gpm (litre / min)
Maximum Raw Water Inlet Pressure at HX Heat Exchanger....................................... psi (kPa)

1.9

(7.2)
N/A

5
4
46
180 - 203
10
220 / 212

(35)
(28)
(14)
(82 - 95)
(69)
(104 / 100)
N/A
N/A

30
50
250
2.5 - 2.25
2.88

(207)
(345)
(121)
(9.5 - 8.5)
(10.9)
40
40
40

LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Oil Pressure @ Idle Speed.................................................................................................... psi (kPa)
@ Governed Speed ......................................................................................... psi (kPa)
Maximum Oil Temperature.......................................................................................................... F (C)
Oil Capacity with OP 9017 Oil Pan : High - Low ............................................................... US gal (litre)
Total System Capacity (Including Full Flow Filter) ............................................................ US gal (litre)
Angularity of OP 9017 Oil Pan
Front Down ..................................................................................
Front Up .......................................................................................
Side to Side..................................................................................

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FUEL SYSTEM
Type Injection System ...................................................................................................................................................................... Stanadyne DB4 Direct Injection
Maximum Inlet Restriction at Lift Pump............................................................................................................ in Hg (mm Hg)
4
(102)
Maximum Allowable Head on Injector Return Line (Consisting of Friction Head and Static Head)............. in Hg (mm Hg)
20
(508)
Total Drain Flow (Constant for All Loads)..................................................................................................... US gph (litre / hr)
8
(30)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Cranking Motor (Heavy Duty, Positive Engagement)....................................................................................................... volt
Battery Charging System, Negative Ground................................................................................................................ ampere
Maximum Allowable Resistance of Cranking Circuit........................................................................................................ ohm
Minimum Recommended Battery Capacity
Cold Soak @ 10 F (-12 C) and Above............................................................................................................. 0F CCA

12
63
0.00075

24
40
0.002

625

(312)

50
10

(10)
(-12)

COLD START CAPABILITY

Minimum Ambient Temperature for Aided (with Coolant Heater) Cold Start within 10 seconds............................... F (C)
Minimum Ambient Temperature for Unaided Cold Start.............................................................................................. F (C)

PERFORMANCE DATA
All data is based on:

Engine operating with fuel system, water pump, lubricating oil pump, air cleaner and exhaust
silencer; not included are battery charging alternator, fan, and optional driven components.
Engine operating with fuel corresponding to grade No. 2-D per ASTM D975.
Air Intake Restriction : 254mm H2O (10 in H2O)
Exhaust Restriction
: 51 mm Hg (2 in Hg)
ISO 3046, Part 1, Standard Reference Conditions of:
Barometric Pressure : 100 kPa (29.53 in Hg)
Air Temperature
: 25 C (77 F)
Altitude
: 110 m (361 ft)
Relative Humidity : 30%

Steady State Stability Band at any Constant Load .............................................................................................................. %

Estimated Free Field Sound Pressure Level of a Typical Generator Set;
Excludes Exhaust Noise; at Rated Load and 7.5 m (24.6 ft); 1800 rpm / 1500 rpm............................................... dBA
Exhaust Noise at 1 m Horizontally from Centerline of Exhaust Pipe Outlet Upwards at 45.......................................... dBA

STANDBY POWER

60 hz
Governed Engine Speed............................................................. rpm
Engine Idle Speed....................................................................... rpm
Gross Engine Power Output .......................................... BHP (kWm)
Brake Mean Effective Pressure.......................................... psi (kPa)
Piston Speed ................................................................ ft / min (m / s)
Friction Horsepower.......................................................... HP (kWm)
Engine Water Flow at Stated Friction Head External to Engine:
1 psi Friction Head........................................... US gpm (litre / s)
Maximum Friction Head.................................. US gpm (litre / s)

1800
950 - 1150
99
(74)
185 (1279)
1416
(7.2)
16
(11.9)
45
35

(2.8)
(2.2)

35
26

(2.2)
(1.6)

N.A.
N.A.

PRIME POWER

50 hz

1500
950 - 1150
85
(64)
191 (1315)
1180
(6.0)
11
(8.2)

+/- 0.50

60 hz

1800
950 - 1150
90
(67)
167 (1150)
1416
(7.2)
16
(11.9)
45
35

(2.8)
(2.2)

50 hz

1500
950 - 1150
77
(58)
171 (1177)
1180
(6.0)
11
(8.2)
35
26

(2.2)
(1.6)

Engine Data with Dry Type Exhaust Manifold

Intake Air Flow................................................................. cfm (litre / s)
Exhaust Gas Temperature ..................................................... F (C)
Exhaust Gas Flow........................................................... cfm (litre / s)
Air to Fuel Ratio...................................................................... air : fuel
Radiated Heat to Ambient .................................... BTU / min (kWm)
Heat Rejection to Coolant...................................... BTU / min (kWm)
Heat Rejection to Exhaust..................................... BTU / min (kWm)

197
(93)
934
(501)
486
(229)
25.7 : 1
1045
(18.3)
2240
(39.3)
3390
(59.5)

145
(68)
1035
(557)
386
(182)
22.0 : 1
1030 (18.0)
1995 (35.0)
2870 (50.4)

N.A. - Data is Not Available

N/A - Not Applicable to this Engine
TBD - To Be Determined

Cummins Inc.

194
(92)
886
(475)
460
(217)
27.7 : 1
985
(17.3)
2035
(35.8)
3125
(54.9)

141
(66)
974
(523)
359
(170)
23.4 : 1
970 (17.1)
1750 (30.8)
2585 (45.4)

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Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005

ENGINE MODEL : 4BT3.9-G4

DATA SHEET : DS-91206
DATE : 22Apr03
CURVE NO. : FR-91214 @1500 RPM
FR-91206 @1800 RPM