Cummins KTA50 Generator Diesel Engine 1500 kW Generator Engine Assembly
Cummins KTA50-G15 16-cylinder V-type diesel engine rated 1400 kW with 50.3 L displacement for prime and standby generator sets.
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What This Engine Is Built For
The Cummins KTA50-G15 is a 16-cylinder V-type generator drive diesel engine of 50.3 L with a 159 * 159 mm bore and stroke supplied by MEP Power as a complete assembly. It is rated at 1400 kW. The engine is turbocharged/water-air intercooler and water radiator & fan cooled. It is built at the Chongqing Cummins Plant. Typical duty is prime and standby generator sets; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 13795 Kg and the overall envelope is 6100mm*2138mm*2557mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 1400 kW from 50.3 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Turbocharged/Water-Air Intercooler induction with water radiator & fan cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Dry weight 13795 Kg and envelope 6100mm*2138mm*2557mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Shipped from Shiyan, Hubei, China with export packing and full documentation
- Supplied as a complete engine assembly, so the unit goes straight onto the mounts
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 KTA50-G15 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 | KTA50-G15 |
| Type | 16 Cylinders, V Type |
| Displacement | 50.3 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 159 * 159 |
| Net Weight | 13795 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 6100mm*2138mm*2557mm |
| Manufacturing Plant | Chongqing Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power/Speed | 1400 kW @ 1500 rpm |
| Standby Output/Speed | 1500 kW @ 1500 rpm |
| Low Idle Speed | 700-800 rpm |
| Rated Power | 460 L/H KTA50-G15 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Water-Air Intercooler |
| Compression Ratio | 13.9:1 |
| Cooling Method | Water Radiator & Fan |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 16 Cylinders, V Type
- Displacement: 50.3 L
- Bore and stroke: 159 * 159
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Water-Air Intercooler
- Compression ratio: 13.9:1
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 KTA50-G15 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 1400 kW on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same KTA50 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. |
KTA50-G15 Questions
Is this KTA50-G15 a genuine Cummins engine
What power does the KTA50-G15 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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