Cummins QSK60-C2500 Diesel Engine 2500HP Construction Engine
Cummins QSK60-C2500 16-cylinder V-type diesel engine rated 1864 kW (2500 HP) at 1900 rpm with 60L displacement for excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines.
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What This Engine Is Built For
The Cummins QSK60-C2500 is a 16-cylinder V-type construction diesel engine of 60L with a 159 * 190 mm bore and stroke supplied by MEP Power as a complete assembly. It is rated at 1864 kW (2500 HP) at 1900 rpm and develops N/A. The engine is single-stage turbocharged aftercooled, with a MCRS fuel system. It is built at the Cummins CIC USA Plant QSK60-C2500 and carries EPA TIER 4/IMO III. Typical duty is excavators, wheel loaders, cranes, drill rigs and other off-highway machines; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 8750 kg and the overall envelope is 2960mm × 1780mm × 2150mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 1864 kW (2500 HP) at 1900 rpm from 60L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of N/A holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Single-stage Turbocharged Aftercooled induction keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to EPA TIER 4/IMO III, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 8750 kg and envelope 2960mm × 1780mm × 2150mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Published fuel consumption of 211 g/Kw.h QSK60-C2500 makes running cost predictable.
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 QSK60-C2500 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 | QSK60-C2500 |
| Type | 16 Cylinders, V Type |
| Displacement | 60L |
| Bore x Stroke | 159 * 190 |
| Net Weight | 8750 kg |
| Overall Dimension | 2960mm × 1780mm × 2150mm |
| Manufacturing Plant | Cummins CIC USA Plant QSK60-C2500 |
| Rated Power/Speed | 1864 kW/2500HP |
| Rated Speed | 1900 rpm |
| Max Torque/Speed | N/A |
| Fuel Consumption at Rated Power | 211 g/Kw.h QSK60-C2500 |
| Certification | EPA TIER 4/IMO III |
| Aspiration | Single-stage Turbocharged Aftercooled |
| Fuel System | MCRS |
| Compression Ratio | 15:1 |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 16 Cylinders, V Type
- Displacement: 60L
- Bore and stroke: 159 * 190
- Aspiration: Single-stage Turbocharged Aftercooled
- Fuel system: MCRS
- Compression ratio: 15:1
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 QSK60-C2500 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 1864 kW (2500 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same QSK60 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. |
QSK60-C2500 Questions
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