Specification sheet

QSK38-G5
EPA Tier 2

Description Features
The QSK38 is a V12 cylinder engine with a High pressure fuel pump, Modular
38 litre displacement. This Quantum series Common Rail fuel System (MCRS) and
utilizes sophisticated electronics and state of the art integrated electronic control
premium engineering to provide system provide superior performance,
outstanding performance levels, reliability efficiency and diagnostics. The electronic
and versatility for Standby, Prime and fuel pumps deliver up to 1600 bar injection
Continuous Power applications. pressure and eliminate mechanical linkage
adjustments. The new MCRS utilizes an
electric priming pump which is integrated
This equipment has been built with the off-engine stage-1 fuel filter head
to comply with CE certification
requirement subject to EU
and is controlled and powered by the engine
RoHS exclusion per EU ECM. The stage-2 fuel filters are mounted
2011/65. on-engine
This engine has been
designed in facilities certified CTT (Cummins Turbo Technologies)
to ISO9001 and manufactured HX82/HX83/HE851 turbo-charging utilizes
in facilities certified to
ISO9001 or ISO9002.
exhaust energy with greater efficiency for
improved emissions and fuel consumption.
Low Temperature After-cooling - Two-
pump Two-loop (2P2L)
Ferrous Cast Ductile Iron (FCD) Pistons -
High strength design delivers superior
durability.
G-Drive Integrated Design - Each
component has been specifically developed
and rigorously tested for G-Drive products,
ensuring high performance, durability and
reliability.
Service and Support - G-Drive products
are backed by an uncompromising level of
technical support and after sales service,
delivered through a world class service
network.

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 1500 rpm (50 Hz ratings)
Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
1224/1641 1107/1484 932/1250 1186/1590 1081/1450 906/1215 1120 1400 1020 1275 854 1067

1800 rpm (60 Hz ratings)

Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
1279/1715 1063/1425 891/1195 1230/1650 1027/1377 855/1147 1160 1450 965 1206 800 1000

General engine data

Type 4 cycle, turbocharged, After-cooled
Bore mm 159
Stroke mm 159
Displacement litre 37.7
Cylinder block Cast iron, 12 cylinder
Battery charging alternator 55 amps
Starting voltage 24 volt, negative ground
Fuel system Cummins direct injection MCRS
Fuel filter Spin-on fuel filters with water separator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on full flow filter
Lube oil capacity (l) 170
Flywheel dimensions SAE 0

Coolpac performance data

Cooling system design 2 pump - 2 loop
Coolant ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water
Coolant capacity (l)
Limiting ambient temp.** (°C)
Engine only – not applicable
Fan power (kWm)
Cooling system air flow (m3/s)**
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
** @ 13 mm H20

Fuel consumption 1500 (50 Hz) Fuel consumption 1800 (60 Hz)
% kWm BHP L/ph g/kWh % kWm BHP L/ph g/kWh
Standby Power Standby Power
100 1224 1641 301 79.4 100 1279 1715 315 83.3
Prime Power Prime Power
100 1107 1484 274 72.5 100 1063 1425 262 69.3
75 830 1113 206 54.5 75 797 1069 202 53.4
50 553 742 154 40.8 50 532 713 153 40.3
25 277 371 81 21.3 25 265 356 90 23.7
Continuous Power Continuous Power
100 932 1250 230 60.8 100 891 1195 223 59.0

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Weights and dimensions (Engine only)
Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
2081 1492 1866 4100

Ratings definitions
Emergency Standby Limited-Time Running Prime Power (PRP): Base Load (Continuous)
Power (ESP): Power (LTP): Power (COP):
Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying
power to varying electrical power to a constant power to varying electrical power continuously to a
load for the duration of electrical load for limited load for unlimited hours. constant electrical load for
power interruption of a hours. Limited-Time Prime Power (PRP) is in unlimited hours. Continuous
reliable utility source. Running Power (LTP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Power (COP) in accordance
Emergency Standby Power accordance with ISO 8528. Ten percent overload with ISO 8528, ISO 3046,
(ESP) is in accordance with capability is available in AS 2789, DIN6271 and
ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power accordance with ISO 3046, BS 5514.
in accordance with AS 2789, DIN 6271 and
ISO 3046, AS 2789, BS 5514.
DIN 6271 and BS 5514.

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