Kta 38 G3

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Specification Sheet

KTA38-G3
Fuel Optimized

Description
The KTA38-Series benefits from years of Cylinder Block – Alloy cast iron with removable
technical development and improvement to wet liners. Cross bolt support to main bearing
bring customers an innovative and future proof cap provides extra strength and stability.
diesel engine that keeps pace with ever
Service and Support - G-Drive products are
changing generator set requirements.
backed by an uncompromising level of technical
Recognized globally for its performance under support and after sales service, delivered
even the most severe climatic conditions, the through a world class service network.
KTA38-Series is widely acknowledged as the
Turbocharger – Cummins Turbo Technologies
most robust and cost-effective diesel engine in
(CTT) exhaust gas driven turbocharger mounted
its power range for the generator set market.
at top of engine provides more power, improved
Features fuel economy, altitude compensation, and lower
smoke and noise levels.
Aftercooler – Large capacity after cooler
results in cooler, denser intake air for more Cooling System – Gear driven centrifugal water
efficient combustion and reduced internal pump. Large volume water passages provide
stresses for longer life. even flow of coolant around cylinder liners,
valves and injectors. Bypass thermostats
Fuel System – Cummins exclusive low- regulate coolant temperature. Spin-on corrosion
pressure PT™ system with wear compensating resistors check rust and corrosion, control acidity
pump and integral dual flyweight governor. and remove Impurities.
Camshaft actuated fuel injectors give accurate
metering and timing. Fuel lines are internal
drilled passages in cylinder heads. Spin-on fuel
filter.

This engine has been


designed in facilities
certified to ISO9001
and manufactured in
facilities certified to
ISO9001 or ISO9002.
This equipment has been designed and
tested to meet EU product safety
regulations. Material compliance
declaration is available upon request

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1500 rpm (50 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
895/1200 806/1080 656/880 864/1159 784/1051 634/850 816 1020 741 926 600 750

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
1000/1340 910/1220 776/1041 957/1283 877/1176 743/996 909 1137 833 1042 706 883

General engine data


Fuel Rating FR6123
Type 4 cycle, 60-degree Vee, turbocharged, aftercooled
Bore mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Stroke mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Displacement litre 37.8 litre (2300 in.3)
Cylinder block 12 cylinder
Battery charging alternator 35 amps
Starting voltage 24-volt
Fuel system Direct Injection Cummins PT
Fuel filter Dual spin-on paper element fuel filters with water separator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on full flow filter
Lube oil capacity (l) 135
Flywheel dimensions SAE 0

Coolpac performance data


Cooling system design Jacket Water and Charged Air Cooled
Coolant ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water
Coolant capacity (l) 210
Limiting ambient temp.** (°C) 50 (50Hz); 50 (60Hz)
Fan power (kWm) 24 (50Hz); 42 (60Hz)
Cooling system air flow (m3/s)** 14 (50Hz); 17 (60Hz)
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
** @ 13 mm H20

Fuel consumption 1500 (50 Hz) Fuel consumption 1800 (60 Hz)
US US
% kWm BHP L/hr % kWm BHP L/hr
Gal/hr Gal./hr
Standby Power Standby Power
100 895 1200 221 58.3 100 1000 1340 238 62.9
Prime Power Prime Power
100 806 1080 198 52.3 100 910 1220 217 57.2
75 604 810 151 39.9 75 683 915 168 44.3
50 403 540 104 27.3 50 455 610 119 31.4
25 201 270 54 14.3 25 228 305 73 19.4
Continuous Power Continuous Power
100 656 880 164 43.3 100 776 1040 190 50.1

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*Drawing for illustration purposes only.

Weights and dimensions


Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
3388.5 1752 2463 4990

Ratings definitions
Emergency Standby Limited-Time Running Prime Power (PRP): Base Load (Continuous)
Power (ESP): Power (LTP): Power (COP):
Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying
power to varying electrical power to a constant power to varying electrical power continuously to a
load for the duration of electrical load for limited load for unlimited hours. constant electrical load for
power interruption of a hours. Limited-Time Prime Power (PRP) is in unlimited hours. Continuous
reliable utility source. Running Power (LTP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Power (COP) in accordance
Emergency Standby Power accordance with ISO 8528. Ten percent overload with ISO 8528, ISO 3046,
(ESP) is in accordance with capability is available in AS 2789, DIN6271 and
ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power accordance with ISO 3046, BS 5514.
in accordance with AS 2789, DIN 6271 and
ISO 3046, AS 2789, BS 5514.
DIN 6271 and BS 5514.

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KTA38-G3 PD00000066 (06/21)

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