Cummins KTA-38 Engine Diesel Generator Set – 850 kW / 1065 kVA, 440 V, 60 Hz – Only 1443 Running Hours
Fleet Automation offers a Cummins K38-series (KTA-38) diesel engine coupled to a Leroy-Somer AC alternator, available as a complete generating set or as engine-only supply. The set was installed as an emergency standby generator , so total running hours are only 1443 .
Engine nameplate details
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Make / Model: Cummins KTA38-G(N)M (K38 series, V12, 4-stroke, turbocharged & aftercooled)
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Engine Serial No. (ESN): 33152815
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CPL: 8138
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Reference No.: PURK380ML0-11
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Engine Family: D23 – Displacement: 1542 CID (37.8 liters)
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Rated Output: 1491 HP @ 1800 RPM (approx. 1112 kW mechanical)
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Low idle: 575–650 RPM
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Fuel Pump: 3075664, calibration code BG53
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Year / Place of Manufacture: October 2002, Cummins Daventry (UK)
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Running Hours: 1443 only (emergency generator duty)
Alternator nameplate details
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Make: Leroy-Somer (Moteurs Leroy-Somer, Orléans, France)
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Type: LSAM 50.1 M6-4P – Serial No.: 168952-1
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Power Rating: 850 kW / 1065 kVA at cos φ 0.8
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Voltage: 440 V (star connection) – Current: 1395 A
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Speed / Frequency / Phase: 1800 RPM, 60 Hz, 3-phase
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Duty: S1 (continuous) – Enclosure: IP 44
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Insulation Class: H — Temperature rise: 90 K at 50 °C ambient
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Excitation: AREP, brushless – AVR: Leroy-Somer R449
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No-load excitation: 1 A — Rated-load excitation: 40 V / 1.65 A
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NDE bearing: 6226 C3, greased with Shell Alvania RL3 (3000 h / 6-month intervals)
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Weight: 2600 kg – Date of manufacture: 10-2002
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IEC 34 compliant, CE marked
Configuration & Features
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Radiator-cooled arrangement
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Engine and alternator coupled via flexible drive plate and SAE flywheel housing (as per build)
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24 V DC electric starting with battery charging alternator
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Mechanical governing, fixed-speed generator-drive calibration
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Complete with turbochargers, aftercooler, fuel pump, filters, exhaust manifolds, oil sump and mounted accessories as photographed
Conditions & supply
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Used unit, ex-emergency standby service with low running hours
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Original nameplates intact on both engine and alternator (photos attached)
Why buy from Fleet Automation
Specialists in marine main engines, auxiliary engines, generators, purifiers, compressors, pumps and complete engine room / bridge machinery. Worldwide packing and shipping arranged; documentation, HS classification and export paperwork handled in-house.
