Cummins QSK50-C1600 Diesel Engine 1600HP Construction Engine
Cummins QSK50-C1600 16-cylinder V-type diesel engine of 50.3 L delivering 1193 kW (1600 HP) at 1800 rpm used for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines.
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What This Engine Is Built For
Cummins QSK50-C1600: a 16-cylinder V-type construction diesel engine displacing 50.3 L on a 159 * 159 mm bore and stroke, supplied complete by MEP Power. It is rated at 1193 kW (1600 HP) at 1800 rpm and develops 6835 N.m @ 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharger & aftercooled and water cooled, with a Cummins MCRS Engine fuel system. It is built at the Chongqing Cummins Plant and carries U.S. EPA Tier 2. Typical duty is excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 5970 Kg and the overall envelope is N/A.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 1193 kW (1600 HP) at 1800 rpm from 50.3 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of 6835 N.m @ 1500 rpm holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Turbocharger & Aftercooled induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to U.S. EPA Tier 2, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 5970 Kg and envelope N/A are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Rated for continuous running up to N/A Min 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 QSK50-C1600 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 | QSK50-C1600 |
| Type | 16 Cylinders, V Type |
| Displacement | 50.3 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 159 * 159 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 5970 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | N/A |
| Manufacturing Plant | Chongqing Cummins Plant |
| Rated Power | 1193 kW/1600HP |
| Rated Speed | 1800 rpm |
| Max Torque/Speed | 6835 N.m @ 1500 rpm |
| Max Continuous Running Altitude | N/A Min |
| Idle Speed | 600 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption at Rated Power | 204-221 g/kw.h QSK50-C1600 – Technical Specification Emission |
| Certification | U.S. EPA Tier 2 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharger & Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | Cummins MCRS Engine |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 24V |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | N/A/-18℃ |
| Engine Cooling Fluid Volume | 140 L |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 16 Cylinders, V Type
- Displacement: 50.3 L
- Bore and stroke: 159 * 159
- Aspiration: Turbocharger & Aftercooled
- Fuel system: Cummins MCRS Engine
- Electrical system: 24V
- Coolant capacity: 140 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 QSK50-C1600 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 1193 kW (1600 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same QSK50 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. |
QSK50-C1600 Questions
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