KTA38-G4

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Description Features
The KTA38-Series benefits from years of technical Aftercooler – Large capacity after cooler results in cooler,
development and improvement to bring customers an denser intake air for more efficient combustion and reduced
innovative and future proof diesel engine that keeps pace internal stresses for longer life.
with ever changing generator set requirements.
Fu el Sy st em – Cummins exclusive low pressure PT™ system
Recognized globally for its performance under even the with wear compensating pump and integral dual flyweight
most severe climatic conditions, the KTA38-Series is governor. Camshaft actuated fuel injectors give accurate
widely acknowledged as the most robust and cost- metering and timing. Fuel lines are internal drilled passages in
effective diesel engine in its power range for the cylinder heads. Spin-on fuel filter.
generator set market.
Cooling System – Gear driven centrifugal water pump. Large
volume water passages provide even flow of coolant around
This engine has been built to comply cylinder liners, valves and injectors. Bypass thermostats
with CE certification. regulate coolant temperature. Spin-on corrosion resistors
check rust and corrosion, control acidity and remove
This engine has been designed in Impurities.
facilities certified to ISO9001 and
manufactured in facilities certified to Cylinder Block – Alloy cast iron with removable wet liners.
ISO9001 or ISO9002. Cross bolt support to main bearing cap provides extra strength
and stability.

Turbocharger – Cummins Turbo Technologies (CTT) exhaust

gas driven turbocharger mounted at top of engine p r o vid es
m o re p o w er , im p ro ved f u el eco n o m y, alt it u d e
co m p en sat io n , an d lo w er sm o ke an d n o ise levels.

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uncompromising level of technical support and after sales
service, delivered through a world class service network.

1800 rpm (60 Hz Ratings)

Gross Engine Output Net Engine Output Typical Generator Set Output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
1112/1490 1007/1350 776/1040 1063/1425 969/1299 738/989 1000 1250 910 1138 700 875

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General Engine Data Ratings Definitions
Type 4 cycle, Turbocharged and After-cooled Emergency Standby Power (ESP):
Bore mm 159 Applicable for supplying power to varying
Stroke mm 159 electrical load for the duration of power
interruption of a reliable utility source.
Displacement Liter 38
Emergency Standby Power (ESP) is in
Cylinder Block 12-cylinder,direct injection, 4-cycle diesel engine accordance with ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power in
Battery Charging Alternator 35A accordance with ISO 3046, AS 2789,
Starting Voltage 24V DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
Direct injection, EFC (Electric Fuel control)
Fuel System
governor Limited-Time Running Power (LTP):
Fuel Filter Dual spin on paper element fuel filters Applicable for supplying power to a constant
Lube Oil Filter Type(s) Spin on full flow filter electrical load for limited hours. Limited-Time
Lube Oil Capacity (l) 140 Running Power (LTP) is in accordance with
Flywheel Dimensions SAE 0 ISO 8528.

Prime Power (PRP):

Coolpac Performance Data Applicable for supplying power to varying
electrical load for unlimited hours. Prime
Cooling System Design JWAC Power (PRP) is in accordance with ISO 8528.
Coolant Ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water Ten percent overload capability is available in
accordance with ISO 3046, AS 2789,
Total Coolant Capacity (l) 218.5
DIN 6271 and BS 5514.
Limiting Ambient Temp (°C)** 50
Fan Power (kWm) 35 Base Load (Continuous) Power (COP):
Cooling System Air Flow (m3/s)** 24.6 Applicable for supplying power continuously to
Air Cleaner Type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator a constant electrical load for unlimited hours.
Continuous Power (COP) in accordance with
** @ 13 mm H20
ISO 8528, ISO 3046, AS 2789, DIN6271 and
BS 5514.

Weight & Dimensions

Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
3172 1752 2004 4990
Note: Weights represent CoolPac with Light Duty Air Cleaner. See Outline
drawings for weights and dimensions for Heavy Duty Air Cleaner configuration.

Fuel Consumption 1800 rpm (60 Hz)

% kWm BHP L/ph US gal/ph
Standby Power
100 1112 1490 271 71.5
Prime Power
100 1007 1350 245 64.6
75 755 1012 190 50.1
50 504 675 136 36.0
25 252 338 81 21.5
Continuous Power
100 776 1040 193 51.0

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