Cummins KTA19 Generator Diesel Engine 500 kW Generator Engine Assembly
6-cylinder in-line diesel engine for prime and standby generator sets, supplied as the Cummins KTA19-G4 at 448 kW (600 HP) from 19 L.
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What This Engine Is Built For
MEP Power supplies the Cummins KTA19-G4 as a complete 6-cylinder in-line generator drive diesel engine of 19 L running a 159 * 159 mm bore and stroke. It is rated at 448 kW (600 HP). The engine is turbocharged/aftercooled and water cooled, with a Cummins PT Pump, Direct Injection fuel system. It is built at the Chongqing Cummins Plant. Typical duty is prime and standby generator sets; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 1927 Kg and the overall envelope is 1324mm*835mm*1183mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 448 kW (600 HP) from 19 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Turbocharged/Aftercooled induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Dry weight 1927 Kg and envelope 1324mm*835mm*1183mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Starts without auxiliary aids down to -12℃.
- Genuine and OEM options quoted side by side so the budget decides, not the catalogue
- Built on the KTA19 platform, a Cummins family with parts availability worldwide
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 KTA19-G4 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 | KTA19-G4 |
| Type | 6 Cylinders in Line, 4 Stroke Diesel |
| Displacement | 19 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 159 * 159 |
| Net Weight | 1927 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 1324mm*835mm*1183mm |
| Engine Configuration Number | D193091DX02 |
| Manufacturing Plant | Chongqing Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power/Speed | 448 kW/600HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Standby Output/Speed | 504 kW/675HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Continuous Output/Speed | 355 kW/475HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Low Idle Speed | 675-775 rpm |
| Rated Power | 107 L/Kw.h KTA19-G4 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Cummins PT Pump, Direct Injection |
| Governor Type | Mechanical Control |
| Compression Ratio | 14.5:1 |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 24V |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 6 Cylinders in Line, 4 Stroke Diesel
- Displacement: 19 L
- Bore and stroke: 159 * 159
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Aftercooled
- Fuel system: Cummins PT Pump, Direct Injection
- Governor: Mechanical Control
- Electrical system: 24V
- Compression ratio: 14.5:1
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 KTA19-G4 and the engine configuration number D193091DX02 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 448 kW (600 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same KTA19 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. |
KTA19-G4 Questions
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What power does the KTA19-G4 produce
What warranty comes with the engine
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How is the engine shipped and what payment terms apply
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