Cummins QSZ13-G3 400KW 500KVA Generator
Cummins QSZ13-G3 diesel generator set rated 500 kVA at 1500 rpm with 13.2L displacement for prime and standby power on site.
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What This Engine Is Built For
The Cummins QSZ13-G3 is a 6-cylinder diesel generator set of 13.2L with a 145×140 mm bore and stroke supplied by MEP Power as a complete assembly. It is rated at 500 kVA at 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharged and water cooled. Typical duty is prime and standby power on site.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 500 kVA at 1500 rpm from 13.2L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Turbocharged induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Published fuel consumption of 201 L/hr makes running cost predictable.
- Output 400/230V at 50HZ as supplied, matched at the factory.
- Supplied as a complete engine assembly, so the unit goes straight onto the mounts
- Backed by a written warranty of one year or 1000 hours, whichever comes first
Application Scenarios
- Factory standby power
- Data centre and hospital backup
- Off-grid site and mine power
- Rental power package
Who It Is For
- Factories and processing plants needing standby power for the whole site
- Hospitals, data centres and office buildings with critical loads
- Construction sites and mines working off-grid
- Contractors supplying rental power packages
Problems It Solves
- An outage costs more per hour than the set itself.
- Sets assembled from mismatched parts never reach their rated output.
- Remote sites cannot wait weeks for a spare part to be identified.
- Identifying the right QSZ13-G3 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.
| Generator Set Model | HY-G400 |
| Prime Power | 400kw/500kva |
| Standby Power | 450kw/562.5kva |
| Output Voltage | 400/230V |
| Frequency | 50HZ |
| Rated Current | 720/792A |
| Rated Speed | 1500 |
| Power Factor | COSΦ=0.8(lagging) |
| Fuel Consumption | 201 L/hr |
| Battery Rated Capacity | 200AH 2PCS |
| Engine Model | QSZ13-G3 Cylinder NO. 6 Cylinders in-line |
| Bore x Stroke | 145×140 |
| Displacement | 13.2L |
| Exhaust Temperature | 380 |
| Lubricating Oil Capacity | 23.1L Liquid cooling capacity(L) 58L |
| Oil Consumption | 0.3 g/kW.h |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Starting System | Electrical start |
| Cooling System | water cooling |
| Governor Type | Electrical Control |
| Brand | HY |
| Model | HY-G400 |
| Rated Capacity | 400kw/500kva |
| Enclosure Rating | IP22 |
| Insulation Class | H |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Technical Features
- Displacement: 13.2L
- Bore and stroke: 145×140
- Aspiration: Turbocharged
- Governor: Electrical Control
- Starting system: Electrical start
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 QSZ13-G3 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Confirm voltage, frequency and connection type before shipment
- Allow for ventilation and exhaust routing in the plant room
- Exercise standby sets under load at regular intervals
- 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 500 kVA on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same QSZ13 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. |
QSZ13-G3 Questions
Is this QSZ13-G3 a genuine Cummins engine
What power does the QSZ13-G3 produce
Can the set be supplied for my voltage and frequency
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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