Cummins 4BTA3.9-GM47 47KW 63HP Marine Diesel Engine
Cummins 4BTA3.9-GM47 4-cylinder in-line diesel engine of 3.9 L delivering 47 kW (63 HP) at 1500 rpm used for propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges.
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What This Engine Is Built For
Cummins 4BTA3.9-GM47: a 4-cylinder in-line marine diesel engine displacing 3.9 L on a 102 * 120 mm bore and stroke, supplied complete by MEP Power. It is rated at 47 kW (63 HP) at 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharged/water-air intercooled and water cooled, with a BYC A Pump/GAC Governor fuel system. It is built at the Dongfeng Cummins Plant 4BTA3.9-GM47 and carries CCS Certificates. Typical duty is propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 350 Kg and the overall envelope is 867mm*544mm*988mm.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 47 kW (63 HP) at 1500 rpm from 3.9 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Turbocharged/Water-air Intercooled induction with water cooling keeps charge temperature under control in continuous duty.
- Supplied to CCS Certificates, so the unit can be registered in markets that require it.
- Dry weight 350 Kg and envelope 867mm*544mm*988mm are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Published fuel consumption of ≤ 240 g/kW.hr 4BTA3.9-GM47 makes running cost predictable.
- Starts without auxiliary aids down to -12℃.
Application Scenarios
- Main propulsion in a steel workboat
- Auxiliary and deck machinery drive
- Fishing vessel repower
- Harbour tug and pilot boat service
Who It Is For
- Shipyards repowering workboats and fishing vessels
- Boat owners replacing a worn main engine without changing the engine bed
- Marine service yards that keep exchange engines on the shelf
- Fleet operators standardising on one Cummins family across several hulls
Problems It Solves
- A vessel out of service earns nothing, and a mismatched replacement engine means new mounts, new couplings and weeks of yard time.
- Marine duty punishes engines that were never cooled for sea water service.
- Spare parts for grey-import engines are hard to identify years later.
- Identifying the right 4BTA3.9-GM47 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 | 4BTA3.9-GM47 |
| Type | 4 Cylinders in Line |
| Displacement | 3.9 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 102 * 120 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 350 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 867mm*544mm*988mm |
| Engine Configuration Number | D383060MX02 |
| Manufacturing Plant | Dongfeng Cummins Plant 4BTA3.9-GM47 |
| Rated Power/Speed | 47 kW/63HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Standby Power | 52 kW/70HP @ 1500 rpm |
| Low Idle Speed | 950-1050 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption (running speed) | ≤ 240 g/kW.hr 4BTA3.9-GM47 |
| Certification | CCS Certificates |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Water-air Intercooled |
| Fuel System | BYC A Pump/GAC Governor |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 |
| Electrical System (starter motor/alternator) | 12V/24V |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ |
| Engine Cooling Fluid Volume | 7.9 L |
| Cooling Method | Water Cooled |
| Rated Power | 47 kW (63HP) |
| Rated Speed | 1500 rpm |
| Cylinders | 6 Cylinders in-line |
| Prime Power | 47kW/63HP |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 4 Cylinders in Line
- Displacement: 3.9 L
- Bore and stroke: 102 * 120
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Water-air Intercooled
- Fuel system: BYC A Pump/GAC Governor
- Electrical system: 12V/24V
- Compression ratio: 17.3:1
- Coolant capacity: 7.9 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 4BTA3.9-GM47 and the engine configuration number D383060MX02 when ordering so the correct variant is supplied.
- Check the gearbox reduction ratio and propeller match before ordering
- Confirm raw-water or keel cooling to suit the hull
- Commission with the exhaust system and sea water pump connected as supplied
- 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 47 kW (63 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same 4BTA3.9 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. |
4BTA3.9-GM47 Questions
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