Technical information

for V1505

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Notes
• This document is applied for Kubota V1505 model
for OEM.
• This document is intend to provide installation guide for
the engine to the application.
• The information in this document subject to change
without notice.
The latest document is available on the K-iSS website.
Printed copies are for reference only.

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 V1505 model

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 Engine Specifications (1/2)
V1505
V1505-E3
Unit V1505-E2 V1505-E4
3000 rpm 3600 rpm
Type Vertical, water cooled 4-cycle IDI diesel engine
Cylinders 4
Bore and Stroke mm (in) 78.0 x 78.4 (3.07 x 3.09)
Displacement L (cu.in) 1.498 (91.41)
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Aftertreatment None
Rated power*1 kW (HP) / rpm 26.5 (35.5) / 3000 26.5 (35.5) / 3000 29.0 (38.9) / 3600 18.5 (24.8) / 2300
Maximum torque*1 Nm (lb-ft) / rpm 97.9 (72.2) / 2200 93.9 (69.3) / 2200 87.0 (64.2) / 2600 92.6 (68.3) / 1700
No load maximum speed*1 rpm 3220 3220 3820 2520
No load minimum idling speed*1 rpm 900 1150
Maximum air intake restriction with
kPa (mmAq) 2.45 (250)
new air cleaner element
Maximum air intake restriction with
kPa (mmAq) 4.90 (500)
dirty air cleaner element
Maximum exhaust pressure kPa (mmHg) 10.7 (80)
Injection timing
degree TDC -19 TDC -18 TDC -21 TDC -15
(High pressure overflow method)
Fuel injection pressure MPa (psi) 13.7 (1990)
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995
*Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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 Engine Specifications (2/2)
V1505
V1505-E3
Unit V1505-E2 V1505-E4
3000 rpm 3600 rpm
Combustion chamber type Spherical type (E-TVCS: Three Vortex Combustion System)
Fuel injection pump type In-line pump
Governor type Centrifugal flyweight mechanical type governor
Injector Throttle type
Direction of rotation Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel side
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Compression ratio 24.0 23.0 24.0
Lubricating system Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Cooling system Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) None
Starting aid device Glow plug
Starter motor V - kW 12 - 1.2
Charging alternator V-W 12 - 480
Lubricating oil capacity L (U.S. gal) 6.7 (1.8)
Recommended coolant capacity L (U.S. gal) 4.0 (1.1)
566 x 396 x 607 566 x 432 x 607 566 x 396 x 607
Length x Width x Height*1 mm (in)
(22.3 x 15.6 x 23.9) (22.3 x 17.0 x 23.9) (22.3 x 15.6 x 23.9)
Dry weight*1 kg (lb) 110 (243)
*1: Excluded cooling fan *Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.
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 Performance Curves (1/5)
V1505-E2 Rated power

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 Performance Curves (2/5)
V1505-E3 Rated power Rated power

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 Performance Curves (3/5)
V1505-E3 Rated power Rated power

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 Performance Curves (4/5)
V1505-E3 Rated power

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 Performance Curves (5/5)
V1505-E4 Rated power

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 Power Rating (1/2)
V1505
Rated power at each engine speed.
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.9 26.5 -
Gross intermittent*1
HP 27.6 28.2 29.2 31.0 33.4 35.5 -
kW 19.8 20.1 20.8 22.0 23.6 25.0 -
E2 Net intermittent*2
HP 26.6 27.0 27.9 29.5 31.6 33.5 -
kW 17.2 17.5 18.1 19.1 20.5 21.7 -
Net continuous*2
HP 23.1 23.5 24.3 25.6 27.5 29.1 -
kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
Gross intermittent*1
HP 27.0 28.2 29.2 30.4 32.9 35.5 38.9
kW 19.3 20.1 20.8 21.6 23.2 25.0 26.6
E3 Net intermittent*2
HP 25.9 27.0 27.9 29.0 31.1 33.5 35.7
V1505
kW 16.8 17.5 18.1 18.8 20.1 21.7 23.1
Net continuous*2
HP 22.5 23.5 24.3 25.2 27.0 29.1 31.0
kW 18.5 - - - - - -
Gross intermittent*1
HP 24.8 - - - - - -
kW 17.7 - - - - - -
Net intermittent*2
HP 23.7 - - - - - -
E4
kW 15.4 - - - - - -
Net continuous*2
HP 20.7 - - - - - -
No load minimum
rpm 1150 - - - - - -
idling speed*1
*1: SAE J1995, *2: SAE J1349

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 Power Rating (2/2)
V1505
Note: Net power calculation conditions.
Cooling fan, fan drive pulley, and fan pulley specifications.

Model Fan diameter (mm) Number of blade Shape Fan drive pulley diameter (mm) Fan pulley diameter (mm)

V1505 370 7 curved 105 96

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 Maximum Torque
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.9 26.5 -
Rated power*1
HP 27.6 28.2 29.2 31.0 33.4 35.5 -
Engine speed at
E2 rpm 1600 1600 1900 1700 2200 2200 -
maximum torque
Nm 98.3 92.5 90.0 93.4 97.7 97.9 -
Maximum torque*1
lb-ft 72.5 68.2 66.4 68.9 72.1 72.2 -
kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
Rated power*1
HP 27.0 28.2 29.2 30.4 32.9 35.5 38.9
Engine speed at
V1505 E3 rpm 1600 1600 1900 1700 1700 2200 2600
maximum torque
Nm 93.9 92.5 90.0 93.9 93.9 93.9 87.0
Maximum torque*1
lb-ft 69.3 68.2 66.4 69.3 69.3 69.3 64.2
kW 18.5 - - - - - -
Rated power*1
HP 24.8 - - - - - -
Engine speed at
E4 rpm 1700 - - - - - -
maximum torque
Nm 92.6 - - - - - -
Maximum torque*1
lb-ft 68.3 - - - - - -
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995

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 Fuel Consumption (at rated power)
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.9 26.5 -
Rated power*1
HP 27.6 28.2 29.2 31.0 33.4 35.5 -
Specific fuel g/kWh 250 249 258 250 265 265 -
E2
consumption lb/HPh 0.411 0.409 0.424 0.411 0.436 0.436 -
L/h 6.13 6.22 6.69 6.86 7.86 8.35 -
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.62 1.64 1.77 1.81 2.08 2.21 -
kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
Rated power*1
HP 27.0 28.2 29.2 30.4 32.9 35.5 38.9
Specific fuel g/kWh 255 258 258 259 262 267 278
V1505 E3
consumption lb/HPh 0.419 0.424 0.424 0.426 0.431 0.439 0.457
L/h 6.10 6.45 6.69 6.99 7.63 8.42 9.59
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.61 1.70 1.77 1.85 2.02 2.22 2.53
kW 18.5 - - - - - -
Rated power*1
HP 24.8 - - - - - -
Specific fuel g/kWh 256 - - - - - -
E4
consumption lb/HPh 0.421 - - - - - -
L/h 5.63 - - - - - -
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.49 - - - - - -
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995
Note 1: at amb. temp. 25 deg. C and 100 kPa
Note 2: Density of diesel fuel 0.84 g/cm3

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 Fuel Consumption (at maximum torque)
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
Rated power*1 kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.9 26.5 -
Engine speed at maximum torque rpm 1600 1600 1900 1700 2200 2200 -
Maximum torque*1 Nm 98.3 92.5 90.0 93.4 97.7 97.9 -
E2
g/kWh 252 252 252 251 246 247 -
Specific fuel consumption
lb/HPh 0.414 0.414 0.414 0.413 0.404 0.406 -
L/h 4.93 4.65 5.38 4.98 6.60 6.63 -
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.30 1.23 1.42 1.32 1.74 1.75 -
Rated power*1 kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
Engine speed at maximum torque rpm 1600 1600 1900 1700 1700 2200 2600
Maximum torque*1 Nm 93.9 92.5 90.0 93.9 93.9 93.9 87.0
V1505 E3
g/kWh 250 251 250 250 250 247 254
Specific fuel consumption
lb/HPh 0.411 0.413 0.411 0.411 0.411 0.406 0.418
L/h 4.68 4.63 5.34 4.98 4.98 6.36 7.18
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.24 1.22 1.41 1.32 1.32 1.68 1.90
Rated power*1 kW 18.5 - - - - - -
Engine speed at maximum torque rpm 1700 - - - - - -
Maximum torque*1 Nm 92.6 - - - - - -
E4
g/kWh 249 - - - - - -
Specific fuel consumption
lb/HPh 0.409 - - - - - -
L/h 4.90 - - - - - -
Fuel consumption
gal/h 1.29 - - - - - -
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995 Note 1: at amb. temp. 25 deg. C and 100 kPa Note 2: Density of diesel fuel 0.84 g/cm3

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 Noise Level
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Sound pressure at 1.0 m (3.3 ft)
No load minimum speed No load maximum speed Full load rated speed

E2 dB (A) / rpm 72.0 / 900 91.5 / 3220 91.5 / 3000

dB (A) / rpm 72.0 / 900 94.5 / 3820 94.5 / 3600

V1505 E3
dB (A) / rpm 72.0 / 900 91.5 / 3220 91.5 / 3000

E4 dB (A) / rpm 75.5 / 1150 90.5 / 2520 91.5 / 2300

The data show the average noise level at four points.

Note:
- Measurement conditions: with radiator, cooling fan, air cleaner and muffler.
- Cooling fan, fan drive pulley, and fan pulley specifications.

Model Fan diameter (mm) Number of blade Shape Fan drive pulley diameter (mm) Fan pulley diameter (mm)

V1505 370 7 curved 105 96

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 Combustion Air Requirement
V1505

Engine speed (rpm)

Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
m3/min 1.50 1.56 1.63 1.69 1.82 1.95 -
E2
ft3/min 53.0 55.1 57.6 59.7 64.3 68.9 -
m3/min 1.50 1.56 1.63 1.69 1.82 1.95 2.29
V1505 E3
ft3/min 53.0 55.1 57.6 59.7 64.3 68.9 80.9
m3/min 1.50 - - - - - -
E4
ft3/min 53.0 - - - - - -

Note 1:
at amb. temp. 25 deg. C, and 100 kPa
Note 2:
Combustion air requirements calculating formula
Q1 = Vh x N x C x η x k x 10-3
Q1: Amount of intake air (m3/min)
Vh : Total displacement (L)
N : Engine speed (rpm)
C : Coefficient = 0.5
η : Intake efficiency (3000 rpm or less: 0.87, 3600 rpm or less: 0.85)
k : Coefficient : 1.0

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 Exhaust Gas Volume
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
Rated power*1 kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.5 26.5 -
Combustion air requirements m3/min 1.50 1.56 1.63 1.69 1.82 1.95 -
E2 Fuel consumption L/h 6.13 6.22 6.69 7.21 7.66 8.35 -
3
m /min 3.70 3.96 4.13 4.30 4.74 5.08 -
Exhaust gas volume
ft3/min 131 140 146 152 167 179 -
Rated power*1 kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
3
Combustion air requirements m /min 1.50 1.56 1.63 1.69 1.82 1.95 2.29
V1505 E3 Fuel consumption L/h 6.10 6.45 6.69 6.99 7.63 8.42 9.59
3
m /min 3.70 3.96 4.13 4.29 4.74 5.09 6.32
Exhaust gas volume
ft3/min 131 140 146 151 167 180 223
Rated power*1 kW 18.5 - - - - - -
3
Combustion air requirements m /min 1.50 - - - - - -
E4 Fuel consumption L/h 5.63 - - - - - -
3
m /min 3.88 - - - - - -
Exhaust gas volume
ft3/min 137 - - - - - -
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995
Note 1: at amb. temp. 25 deg. C and 100 kPa
Note 2: Exhaust gas volume calculating formula
GL = (AL + 7.1 x Be x d / 600) x (273 + t) / (273 + t0) x P0 / (P0 + Ps)
GL: Exhaust gas volume (m3/min), AL: Combustion air requirements (m3/min), Be: Fuel consumption (L/h),
d: 0.84 (g/cm3), t: Exhaust gas temperature (deg. C), t0: 25.0 (deg. C),
Ps: Exhaust gas back pressure (kPa), P0: 100 (kPa)

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 Heat Rejection to Coolant
V1505
Engine speed (rpm)
Model
2300 2400 2500 2600 2800 3000 3600
Rated power*1 kW 20.6 21.0 21.8 23.1 24.9 26.5 -
Specific fuel
g/kWh 250 249 258 250 265 265 -
consumption
E2 kW 21.9 22.2 23.8 24.5 28.0 29.8 -
Heat rejection to
kJ/h 78700 79900 85900 88200 100100 107000 -
coolant
kcal/h 18800 19100 20500 21100 24100 25600 -
Rated power*1 kW 20.1 21.0 21.8 22.7 24.5 26.5 29.0
Specific fuel
g/kWh 255 258 258 259 262 267 278
consumption
V1505 E3 kW 21.7 23.0 23.8 24.9 27.2 30.0 34.2
Heat rejection to
kJ/h 78300 82900 85900 89800 98000 108000 123000
coolant
kcal/h 18700 19800 20500 21400 23400 25800 29400
Rated power*1 kW 18.5 - - - - - -
Specific fuel
g/kWh 256 - - - - - -
consumption
E4 kW 20.1 - - - - - -
Heat rejection to
kJ/h 73700 - - - - - -
coolant
kcal/h 17300 - - - - - -
*1: Gross intermittent SAE J1995
Note 1: at amb. temp. 25 deg. C and 100 kPa, Note 2: Diesel fuel low caloric value: 43074 kJ/kg (10290 kcal/kg)

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 Water Flow Rate
V1505
Water pump 16251-7303* 100

Thermostat 19434-7301*
90
84.4

80

73.8
70

63.2

Water flow rate (lit/min)

60

52.6
50

42.0
40

30 31.4

Note:
20 20.8 The flow is with standard radiator.
Including engine block, radiator
10
and piping resistance.

0
1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000
Pump speed (rpm)

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 Center of Gravity
V1505
Y Y

X Z

The end surface of

crankcase
1. With Kubota standard flywheel and rear end plate
Dry weight Center of gravity
X Y Z
kg lb
mm in mm in mm in
110 243 -4.7 -0.19 70.2 2.76 190.3 7.49
2. With SAE No.6-1/2 flywheel and SAE No.5 flywheel housing
Dry weight Center of gravity
X Y Z
kg lb
mm in mm in mm in
135 298 -3.8 -0.15 56.3 2.22 169.8 6.69

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 Mass Elastic Systems
V1505

1. With Kubota standard flywheel

Comp. Flywheel 16614-2501* Equivalent length (cm) Polar moment of inertia (kgcm2)
Fan drive pulley 16249-7428* Lv L1 L2 L3 Lf Jv J1 J2 J3 J4 Jf
20200 2520 2520 2520 1863 11.8 40.2 40.2 40.2 40.2 1041

2. With SAE No.6-1/2 flywheel

Comp. Flywheel 16259-2501* Equivalent length (cm) Polar moment of inertia (kgcm2)
Fan drive pulley 16249-7428* Lv L1 L2 L3 Lf Jv J1 J2 J3 J4 Jf
20200 2520 2520 2520 1863 11.8 40.2 40.2 40.2 40.2 1775

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 Unbalanced Forces
V1505
1. Base data
l (m) r (m) L (m) mp (kg) Bore (mm) Stroke (mm)
0.1160 0.0392 0.0850 0.690 78.0 78.4
l = Center distance of connecting rod mp = Reciprocating mass
r = Crank radius G = Gravitational acceleration (=9.80665 (m/s2))
L = Cylinder distance
2. Unbalanced inertia force and couple
Model Cylinders Bore (mm) Order Fz (N) Npy (Nm) Noz (Nm)
1 0 0 0
V1505 4 78.0
2 0.0366 x ω2 0 0
Fz = Unbalanced inertia force = 4mp x r x ω2 x (r/l) x cos2θ (N)
Npy = 0 (Nm)
Noz = 0 (Nm)
ω = Angular velocity = 2πn/60 (rad/s), n = Engine speed (rpm)
3. An example of calculation
Fz, Npy, Noz
Calculation condition ω2
Order Calculation
1 0
Fz (N)
2 3608
Engine model: V1505 (2 x π x 3000/60)2 1 0
Npy (Nm)
Engine speed: 3000 rpm = 98696 2 0
1 0
Noz (Nm)
2 0

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 Engine for Generator Specifications (1/3)
V1505
Unit V1505-BG2 V1505-E2-BG V1505-E3-BG V1505-E4-BG
Type Vertical, water cooled 4-cycle IDI diesel engine
Cylinders 4
Bore and Stroke mm (in) 78.0 x 78.4 (3.07 x 3.09)
Displacement L (cu.in) 1.498 (91.41)
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Aftertreatment None
Net stand-by power*1 kW (HP) / rpm 12.5 (16.8) / 1500 15.1 (20.2) / 1800
Net continuous power*1 kW (HP) / rpm 11.1 (14.9) / 1500 13.4 (18.0) / 1800
Fuel consumption at stand-by power g/kWh (lb/HPh) 247 (0.406)
No load maximum speed*1 rpm 1650 1925
Maximum air intake restriction with
kPa (mmAq) 1.96 (200)
new air cleaner element
Maximum air intake restriction with
kPa (mmAq) 4.90 (500)
dirty air cleaner element
Maximum exhaust pressure kPa (mmHg) 7.1 (53)
Injection timing
degree TDC -17.5 TDC -16
(High pressure overflow method)
Fuel injection pressure MPa (psi) 13.7 (1990)

*1: SAE J1349

*Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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 Engine for Generator Specifications (2/3)
V1505
Unit V1505-BG2 V1505-E2-BG V1505-E3-BG V1505-E4-BG
Combustion chamber type Spherical type (E-TVCS: Three Vortex Combustion System)
Fuel injection pump type In-line pump
Governor type All speed mechanical governor
Injector Throttle type
Direction of rotation Counter clockwise viewed from flywheel side
Firing order 1-3-4-2
Compression ratio 24.0
Lubricating system Forced lubrication by trochoid pump
Cooling system Pressurized radiator, forced circulation with water pump
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) None
Starting aid device Glow plug
Starter motor V - kW 12 - 1.2
Charging alternator V-W 12 - 360
Lubricating oil capacity L (U.S. gal) 6.7 (1.8)
Length x Width x Height*1 mm (in) 602 x 398 x 607 (23.7 x 15.7 x 23.9)
Dry weight*1 kg (lb) 127 (280)
*1: Excluded cooling fan, with SAE No.6-1/2 flywheel and SAE No.5 flywheel housing
*Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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 Engine for Generator Specifications (3/3)
V1505
Heat rejection to coolant at stand-by power
Unit V1505-BG2 V1505-E2-BG V1505-E3-BG V1505-E4-BG

Net stand-by power kW (HP) / rpm 12.5 (16.8) / 1500 15.1 (20.2) / 1800 15.1 (20.2) / 1800 15.1 (20.2) / 1800
Heat rejection to coolant
kW (kcal/h) 12.4 (10800) 15.9 (13700) 15.9 (13700) 15.9 (13700)
at stand-by power
Note 1: at amb. temp. 25 deg. C and 100 kPa
Note 2: Diesel fuel low caloric value: 43074 kJ/kg (10290 kcal/kg)
Noise level
Noise level No load Continuous power Stand-by power
Sound pressure at 1.0 m (3.3 ft) (dB (A) / 1500 rpm) 78.5 79.8 80.0
Sound pressure at 1.0 m (3.3 ft) (dB (A) / 1800 rpm) 81.0 82.3 82.5

Note: - Measurement conditions: with radiator, cooling fan, air cleaner and muffler.
- Cooling fan, fan drive pulley, and fan pulley specifications are shown in below table.

Model Fan diameter (mm) Number of blade Shape Fan drive pulley diameter (mm) Fan pulley diameter (mm)

V1505 370 6 straight 112 96

*Specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

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 Revision History
File Name Remarks Date
KORD3_16-130_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf New release Sep. 7, 2016
- Page 11
KORD3_17-042_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf Mar. 6, 2017
Add no load minimum idling speed for E4 model.
- Page 23
KORD3_17-080_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf Addition of fuel consumption at stand-by power Sep. 4, 2017
for generator engine
- Page 4 and 23
KORD3_17-111_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf Add maximum air intake restriction with Nov. 22, 2017
dirty air cleaner element
KORD3_19-258_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf Typo correction Jul. 3, 2019
KORD3_20-074_Technical_information_for_V1505.pdf Typo correction Apr. 10, 2020

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