Specification Sheet

KTA50-G3
Fuel Optimized

Description
The KTA50-Series benefits from years of Cooling System – A one pump, two loop
technical development and improvement to system must be employed, i.e. the engine jacket
bring customers an innovative and future proof is cooled by one radiator or heat exchanger and
diesel engine that keeps pace with ever the aftercoolers are cooled by a separate
changing generator set requirements. radiator or heat exchanger.
Recognized globally for its performance under Pistons – Pistons are dual Ni-resist, aluminium
even the most severe climatic conditions, the alloy, ground and shaped to compensate for
KTA50-Series is widely acknowledged as the thermal expansion, which assures a precise fit at
most robust and cost-effective diesel engine in all normal operating temperatures.
its power range for the generator set market.
Service and Support - G-Drive products are
Features backed by an uncompromising level of technical
support and after sales service, delivered
Coolpac Integrated Design - Products are through a world class service network.
supplied complete with cooling package and air
cleaner kit for a complete power package. Each
component has been specifically developed and
rigorously tested for G-Drive products, ensuring
high performance, durability, and reliability.
Aftercooler – Large capacity integral
aftercoolers are supplied with cooling water
separate from the engine jacket. This provides
cooler, denser intake air for more complete
combustion and reduced engine stresses for
longer life and low exhaust emissions.

This engine has been

designed in facilities
certified to ISO9001
and manufactured in
facilities certified to
ISO9001 or ISO9002.
This equipment has been designed and
tested to meet EU product safety
regulations. Material compliance
declaration is available upon request

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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
1227/1645 1097/1470 900/1206 1188/1593 1071/1436 874/1172 1141 1426 1028 1285 839 1048

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
1380/1850 1220/1635 1000/1340 1329/1781 1182/1585 962/1290 1262 1578 1123 1404 914 1143

General Engine Data

Fuel Rating FR6250 (Standby) FR6120 (Prime)
Type 4 cycle, 60-degree Vee, turbocharged, Low-temp aftercooled
Bore mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Stroke mm 159 mm (6.25 in.)
Displacement litre 50.3 litre (3067 in.3)
Cylinder block 16 cylinder
Battery charging alternator 35 amps
Starting voltage 24-volt, negative ground
Fuel system Cummins PT™ direct injection
Fuel filter Dual spin-on paper element fuel filters with standard water separator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on full flow filter
Lube oil capacity (l) 177
Flywheel dimensions SAE 0

Coolpac Performance Data

Cooling system design 1 pump / 2 loop
Coolant ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water
Coolant capacity (l) 152.0
Limiting ambient temp.** (°C) 55.6 (50Hz); 51.0 (60Hz)
Fan power (kWm) 21.0 (50Hz); 36.0 (60Hz)
Cooling system air flow (m3/s)** 30.3 (50Hz); 34.6 (60Hz)
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
** @ 13 mm H20

Fuel Consumption 1500 (50 Hz) Fuel Consumption 1800 (60 Hz)
US US
% kWm BHP L/hr % kWm BHP L/hr
Gal/Hr Gal/Hr
Standby Power Standby Power
100 1227 1645 293 77.4 100 1380 1850 330 87.3
Prime Power Prime Power
100 1097 1470 261 69.0 100 1220 1635 291 76.9
75 822 1102 199 52.5 75 915 1226 222 58.7
50 548 735 139 36.6 50 610 818 157 41.6
25 275 368 76 20.0 25 305 409 89 23.6
Continuous Power Continuous Power
100 900 1206 216 57.1 100 1000 1340 242 63.8

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Weights and Dimensions

Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
3275 2000 2200 5900

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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