Cummins 6LTAA9.5-G1 290KW 389HP Generator Engine
6-cylinder in-line diesel engine for prime and standby generator sets, supplied as the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 at 290 kW (389 HP) at 1500 rpm from 8.9L.
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What This Engine Is Built For
MEP Power supplies the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 as a complete 6-cylinder in-line generator drive diesel engine of 8.9L running a 114 * 145 mm bore and stroke. It is rated at 290 kW (389 HP) at 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharged/charge air cooled and water cooled, with a BYC P7100 Pump/GAC Governor fuel system. It is built at the Dongfeng Cummins Plant 6LTAA8.9-G3. Typical duty is prime and standby generator sets; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 650 Kg and the overall envelope is 1149mm*799mm*1022mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 290 kW (389 HP) at 1500 rpm from 8.9L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Turbocharged/Charge Air Cooled induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Dry weight 650 Kg and envelope 1149mm*799mm*1022mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Starts without auxiliary aids down to -12℃.
- Supplied as a complete engine assembly, so the unit goes straight onto the mounts
- Backed by a written warranty of one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first
Application Scenarios
- Prime mover for a new generator set build
- Standby set engine replacement
- Rental power fleet rebuild
- Containerised power module
Who It Is For
- Genset packagers matching an engine to an alternator
- Rental power companies rebuilding sets between contracts
- Industrial sites replacing the prime mover in an existing canopy
- Telecom and data infrastructure contractors specifying standby power
Problems It Solves
- An engine that does not hold speed under block load makes the whole set unusable.
- Packagers lose weeks when the engine does not match the alternator and the base frame.
- Standby sets sit idle for months and must still start and take load on demand.
- Identifying the right 6LTAA8.9-G3 variant from a serial number takes experience; MEP Power checks the configuration before quoting.
Specification As Published
Values below are the published data for this unit. Where a figure is not listed it was not stated by the source data sheet; ask and we will confirm before you order.
| Model | 6LTAA8.9-G3 (230kw) |
| Type | 6 Cylinders in Line, 4 Stroke Diesel |
| Displacement | 8.9L |
| Bore x Stroke | 114 * 145 |
| Net Weight | 650 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 1149mm*799mm*1022mm |
| Manufacturing Plant | Dongfeng Cummins Plant 6LTAA8.9-G3 |
| Rated Power/Speed at 1500 rpm | 230 kW/308HP @ 1500 rpm Standby Power (1500 rpm): 250 kW/355HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Idle Speed | 850-950 rpm Fuel Consumption @ Running: ≤ 220g/Kw.h 6LTAA8.9-G3 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Charge Air Cooled |
| Fuel System | BYC P7100 Pump/GAC Governor |
| Governor Type | Electronic, Regulation ≤5% |
| Compression Ratio | 16.6:1 |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 12V/24V |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ |
| Engine Cooling Fluid Volume | 11.1 L |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled |
| Rated Power | 230 kW (308HP) |
| Rated Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Standby Power | 250 kW (335HP) |
| Cylinders | 6 Cylinders in-line |
| Prime Power | 290 kW/389HP |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 6 Cylinders in Line, 4 Stroke Diesel
- Displacement: 8.9L
- Bore and stroke: 114 * 145
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Charge Air Cooled
- Fuel system: BYC P7100 Pump/GAC Governor
- Governor: Electronic, Regulation ≤5%
- Electrical system: 12V/24V
- Compression ratio: 16.6:1
Quality Control
- Every engine is inspected by the MEP Power inspection team before it leaves the warehouse
- Engine, configuration and serial numbers are recorded and photographed for the buyer
- Genuine and OEM units are quoted separately so the buyer knows exactly what is supplied
- Warranty on genuine and OEM new engines and generator sets is one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first; parts and repair labour are covered for quality faults inside that period.
Use and Installation Guide
- Quote the model 6LTAA8.9-G3 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Match the flywheel and SAE housing to the alternator before assembly
- Set the governor to the frequency required, 50 Hz or 60 Hz
- Run a load bank test before the set goes into service
- Keep the warranty terms in mind: one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first.
Customisation Options
- OEM and ODM builds, including your logo and company name on the unit
- Cummins engine customisation and modification to your requirement
- Mining and special explosion-proof builds
- Genuine or OEM parts specified on the quotation
How It Compares
| Compared with | What to consider |
|---|---|
| A rebuilt or used engine of the same rating | A rebuilt unit may show the same 290 kW (389 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same 6LTAA9.5 range | Moving up a frame size adds weight, envelope and fuel burn; specify the next size up only if the duty cycle really needs the headroom. |
| A non-Cummins engine of similar output | Parts and service for Cummins families are available in most markets, which matters more over ten years than the purchase price on day one. |
6LTAA8.9-G3 Questions
Is this 6LTAA8.9-G3 a genuine Cummins engine
What power does the 6LTAA8.9-G3 produce
What warranty comes with the engine
How do I confirm this is the right variant for my machine
How is the engine shipped and what payment terms apply
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