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Cummins QSK38 Generator Diesel Engine 1100kW Generator Engine Assembly

Name: Cummins QSK38 Generator Diesel Engine 1100kW Generator Engine Assembly
Brand: Cummins
SKU: QSK38-G2
Availability: InStock

Cummins QSK38-G2 12-cylinder diesel engine rated 989 kW with 37.7 L displacement for prime and standby generator sets.

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Overview

What This Engine Is Built For

The Cummins QSK38-G2 is a 12-cylinder generator drive diesel engine of 37.7 L with a 159 * 159 mm bore and stroke supplied by MEP Power as a complete assembly. It is rated at 989 kW. The engine is turbocharged, after-cooled, with a Cummins Direct Injection MCRS 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 3825 Kg and the overall envelope is 2081mm*1492mm*1866mm.

ModelQSK38-G2

Rated power989 kW @ 1500 rpm

Displacement37.7 L

AspirationTurbocharged, After-cooled

Net weight3825 Kg

Key Benefits

Delivers 989 kW from 37.7 L as a factory-rated assembly.
Turbocharged, After-cooled induction keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
Dry weight 3825 Kg and envelope 2081mm*1492mm*1866mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
Published fuel consumption of 62.0 g/kWh makes running cost predictable.
Built on the QSK38 platform, a Cummins family with parts availability worldwide
Shipped from Shiyan, Hubei, China with export packing and full documentation

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 QSK38-G2 variant from a serial number takes experience; MEP Power checks the configuration before quoting.

Technical data

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	QSK38-G2
Type	12 Cylinders
Displacement	37.7 L
Bore x Stroke	159 * 159
Net Weight	3825 Kg
Overall Dimension	2081mm1492mm1866mm
Manufacturing Plant	Chongqing Cummins Plant
Rated Power/Speed	989 kW @ 1500 rpm
Standby Output/Speed	1096 kW @ 1500 rpm
Low Idle Speed	700-800 rpm
Fuel Consumption	62.0 g/kWh
Aspiration	Turbocharged, After-cooled
Fuel System	Cummins Direct Injection MCRS
Electrical System (starter motor/alternator)	24V Cooling System Design: 2 pump- 2 loop

Technical Features

Cylinders: 12 Cylinders
Displacement: 37.7 L
Bore and stroke: 159 * 159
Aspiration: Turbocharged, After-cooled
Fuel system: Cummins Direct Injection MCRS
Electrical system: 24V Cooling System Design: 2 pump- 2 loop

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 QSK38-G2 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 989 kW on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine.
A larger engine in the same QSK38 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.

Questions

QSK38-G2 Questions

Is this QSK38-G2 a genuine Cummins engine

MEP Power supplies 100% genuine Cummins engines, generator sets and engine parts, plus OEM units and customised builds. Tell us which you need and the quotation will state clearly whether the unit offered is genuine, OEM or a customised build.

What power does the QSK38-G2 produce

The rating supplied is 989 kW.

What warranty comes with the engine

New genuine and OEM engines and generator sets carry one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first. Inside that period MEP Power supplies replacement parts free of charge and covers the cost of the engine repair for quality faults.

How do I confirm this is the right variant for my machine

Send the engine serial number or the nameplate photograph of the unit being replaced. MEP Power checks it against the QSK38-G2 configuration before quoting.

How is the engine shipped and what payment terms apply

Shipment is by sea, air or express depending on size and urgency, arranged by MEP Power or by your own forwarder. Payment terms are Alipay, WeChat, T/T or L/C.