Cummins 6CTA8.3-M188 138KW 188HP Marine Diesel Engine
Cummins 6CTA8.3-M188 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine of 8.3 L delivering 138 kW (188 HP) at 2328 rpm used for propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges. Starting System Electrical Start (12V/24V).
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What This Engine Is Built For
Cummins 6CTA8.3-M188: a 6-cylinder in-line marine diesel engine displacing 8.3 L on a 114 * 135 mm bore and stroke, supplied complete by MEP Power. It is rated at 138 kW (188 HP) at 2328 rpm and develops 732 N.m @ 1500 rpm. The engine is turbocharged/intercooled, with a BYC PB Pump/R801 Governor fuel system. It carries CCS Certificates. Typical duty is propulsion and auxiliary duty on workboats, fishing vessels, tugs and barges; dry weight with flywheel and alternator is 674 Kg and the overall envelope is 1360mm*780mm*988mm 6CTA8.3-M188.
Key Benefits
- Delivers 138 kW (188 HP) at 2328 rpm from 8.3 L as a factory-rated assembly.
- Peak torque of 732 N.m @ 1500 rpm holds the load without downshifting or derating.
- Turbocharged/Intercooled induction 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 674 Kg and envelope 1360mm*780mm*988mm 6CTA8.3-M188 are published so the installation can be checked before ordering.
- Published fuel consumption of ≤ 257 g/kW.h 6CTA8.3-M188 makes running cost predictable.
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 6CTA8.3-M188 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 | 6CTA8.3-M188 |
| Type | 6 Cylinders in Line |
| Displacement | 8.3 L |
| Bore x Stroke | 114 * 135 |
| Net Weight (with flywheel and alternator) | 674 Kg |
| Overall Dimension | 1360mm*780mm*988mm 6CTA8.3-M188 |
| Rated Power/Speed | 138 kW/188HP |
| Rated Speed | 2328 rpm |
| Max Torque/Speed | 732 N.m @ 1500 rpm |
| Torque/Rated Speed | 650 N.m @ 2328 rpm |
| Low Idle Speed | 800 rpm |
| Fuel Consumption (running speed) | ≤ 257 g/kW.h 6CTA8.3-M188 |
| Certification | CCS Certificates |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged/Intercooled |
| Fuel System | BYC PB Pump/R801 Governor |
| Starting System | Electrical Start (12V/24V) |
| Governor Type | Mechanical Control |
| Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 |
| Engine Cooling Fluid Volume | 12.3 L |
| Lowest Starting Temp (without auxiliary system) | -12℃ |
| Rated Power | 138 kW (188HP) |
| Cylinders | 6 Cylinders in-line |
| Prime Power | 138 kW/188HP |
Technical Features
- Cylinders: 6 Cylinders in Line
- Displacement: 8.3 L
- Bore and stroke: 114 * 135
- Aspiration: Turbocharged/Intercooled
- Fuel system: BYC PB Pump/R801 Governor
- Governor: Mechanical Control
- Starting system: Electrical Start (12V/24V)
- Compression ratio: 17.3:1
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 6CTA8.3-M188 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 138 kW (188 HP) on paper, but its running history is unknown and the warranty rarely covers the whole engine. |
| A larger engine in the same 6CTA8.3 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. |
6CTA8.3-M188 Questions
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