Cummins KTA38-C1200 Diesel Engine 1200HP Construction Engine
12-cylinder in-line diesel engine for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines, supplied as the Cummins KTA38-C1200 at 895 kW (1200 HP) at 2100 rpm from 37.7 L.
- Home
- Products
- Construction Engines
- Cummins KTA38-C1200 Diesel Engine 1200HP Construction Engine
What This Engine Is Built For
MEP Power supplies the Cummins KTA38-C1200 as a complete 12-cylinder in-line construction diesel engine of 37.7 L running a 159 * 159 Engine Configuration No. D232025CX02 mm bore and stroke. It is rated at 895 kW (1200 HP) at 2100 rpm and develops 4678 N.m @ 1300 rpm. The engine is turbocharged-intercooled and water cooled, with a Direct Injection PT Pump, STC fuel system. It is built at the Chongqing Cummins Plant and carries Euro II. Typical duty is excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 3606 Kg and the overall envelope is 2003mm*1362mm*1661mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 895 kW (1200 HP) at 2100 rpm from 37.7 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of 4678 N.m @ 1300 rpm holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Turbocharged-Intercooled induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to Euro II, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 3606 Kg and envelope 2003mm*1362mm*1661mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Rated for continuous running up to 2000 m Continuous Output/ altitude.
Application Scenarios
- 20-35 t excavator power unit replacement
- Wheel loader and grader repower
- Crawler crane and drill rig drive
- Concrete pump and batching plant drive
Who It Is For
- Excavator and loader rebuilders replacing a failed power unit
- Plant hire fleets that need machines back on rent quickly
- OEM machine builders sourcing a proven engine for a new chassis
- Quarry and earthmoving contractors running machines in dusty, high-load duty
Problems It Solves
- A machine down in the middle of a job stops the whole site, not just one asset.
- Rebuilt short blocks of unknown history fail again inside the warranty window.
- Dust, vibration and long hours at high load expose any weakness in the power unit.
- Identifying the right KTA38-C1200 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 | KTA38-C1200 |
| Type | 12 Cylinders in Line, V Type |
| Displacement | 37.7 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 159 * 159 Engine Configuration No. D232025CX02 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 3606 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 2003mm*1362mm*1661mm |
| Manufacturing Plant | Chongqing Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power/Speed | 895 kW/1200HP |
| Rated Speed | 2100 rpm |
| Max Torque/Speed | 4678 N.m @ 1300 rpm |
| Max Continuous Running Altitude | 2000 m Continuous Output/ |
| Idle Speed | 725 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption at Rated Power | 210g/Kw.h |
| Certification | Euro II |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged-Intercooled |
| Fuel System | Direct Injection PT Pump, STC |
| Compression Ratio | 13.8:1 |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 12V/24V |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ |
| Engine Cooling Fluid Volume | 31 L |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 12 Cylinders in Line, V Type
- Displacement: 37.7 L
- Bore and stroke: 159 * 159 Engine Configuration No. D232025CX02
- Aspiration: Turbocharged-Intercooled
- Fuel system: Direct Injection PT Pump, STC
- Electrical system: 12V/24V
- Compression ratio: 13.8:1
- Coolant capacity: 31 L
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 KTA38-C1200 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Confirm flywheel housing, SAE size and pump drive against the machine
- Transfer the machine's own wiring harness only after checking the connector layout
- Run the first 50 hours at moderate load before full-duty work
- 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 895 kW (1200 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same KTA38 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. |
KTA38-C1200 Questions
Is this KTA38-C1200 a genuine Cummins engine
What power does the KTA38-C1200 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
Other Models Buyers Compare With This One
Cummins KTA38-C1400 Diesel Engine 1400HP Construction Engine
12-cylinder in-line diesel engine for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines, supplied as the Cummins KTA38-C1400 at 1038 kW (1400 HP) at 2100 rpm from 37.7 L.
View specification
Cummins KTA38-C1100 Diesel Engine 1100HP Construction Engine
Cummins KTA38-C1100 12-cylinder in-line diesel engine of 37.7 L delivering 821 kW (1100 HP) at 1800 rpm used for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines.
View specification
Cummins KTA38-C1050 Diesel Engine 1050HP Construction Engine
Cummins KTA38-C1050 12-cylinder in-line diesel engine of 37.7 L delivering 782 kW (1050 HP) at 2100 rpm used for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines.
View specificationQuote The KTA38-C1200
Send your serial number or nameplate photograph and we will confirm the configuration, then price genuine and OEM options side by side.