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Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3 Engine

The Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3 is a 38 L engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 871 kW. It powers generator sets from Cummins/Onan, including the GFJC.

Also known as: Cummins GTA38 G3

Part of the Cummins/Onan GTA38 engine family — 4 variants share parts & fitment.

38.0 L
Displacement
1500 rpm
Rated speed
871 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Displacement38.0 L
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power871 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant
Oil
Spark plug

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
PressureSAE J1349 test condition: barometric pressure29.61in. Hg100 kPa; 300 ft (91 m) altitude
PressureSAE J1349 test condition: water pressure0.30in. Hg1 kPa
TemperatureRating note (1): water temperature to aftercooler, or use of air-to-air aftercooler with 100 F or lower air temperature to the radiator32C (90 F)applies to 10.5:1 / 10:1 / 11:1 note-(1) ratings
TemperatureRating note (2): water temperature to aftercooler, or use of air-to-air aftercooler with 130 F or lower air temperature to the radiator54C (130 F)applies to 8.5:1 note-(2) ratings
TemperatureRating note (3): water temperature to aftercooler, or use of air-to-air aftercooler with 110 F or lower air temperature to the radiator32C (90 F)applies to 10.5:1 note-(3) ratings
TemperatureRating note (4): water temperature to aftercooler, or use of air-to-air aftercooler with 130 F or lower air temperature to the radiator54C (130 F)applies to 8.5:1 note-(4) ratings
TemperatureSAE J1349 test condition: inlet air temperature77F25 C

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
Fueldry processed natural gas905 BTU per standard cubic foot (33.72 kJ/l) lower heating value, used for the tabulated ratings; deration may be required due to altitude, temperature, type of fuel or use of a catalytic converter

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the Cummins/Onan GTA38 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
3822524Use on v-belts ( 3/8 to 7/8) and v-ribbed belts with 5 ribs or less.belt
3822525Use on v-beits larger than 7/8 in. and v-ribbed belts with 6 or more ribs.belt
3305373Cummins Part No. DCA4 Unitscoolant_filter
3315459Cummins Part No. DCA4 Unitscoolant_filter
3317428Cummins Part No. DCA4 Unitscoolant_filter
3318320DCA95coolant_filter
DCA95Coolant Filtercoolant_filter
3375049Oil Filter Wrenchoil_filter
3096680Piston STC 13.8:1 Ratioother_service
3096681Piston KT Series 15.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096682Piston KTA Series 14.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096683Piston 13.5:1 Ratioother_service
3096684Piston KTA 15.7:1 Ratioother_service
3096685Piston STC 13.9:1 Ratioother_service
3375432Crack Detection Kitother_service
3375434crack detection developerother_service
3376891Fluorescent Tracerother_service
3377253Blacklight (AC) Inspect for oil leakother_service
3377394Blacklight (DC) Inspect for oil leakother_service
3377462Optical Tachometerother_service
3377464Reflective Tapeother_service
3628731Piston STC Kitother_service
3630913Piston KTA-50-G7other_service
3631241Piston Kit STC 13.9:1 Ratioother_service
3631242Piston Kit 13.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631243Piston Kit KTA 15.7:1 Ratioother_service
3631244Piston Kit KTA Series 14.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631245Piston Kit KT Series 15.5:1 Ratioother_service
3631246Piston Kit STC 13.8:1 Ratioother_service
3803530Piston Assembly STCother_service
3804747Piston Kit KTA-50-G7other_service
3804885Piston KTA-50-G8/G9other_service
4089847Piston Kit GTA38/19other_service
4090013Piston Kit KTA-38-M2other_service
4090029Piston Kit QSK19CEother_service
4090181Piston GTA38/19other_service
4097889Piston KTA-38-M2other_service
4910463Piston QSK19R/Mother_service
4910465Piston QSK Seriesother_service
4916177Piston GTA/GQSK19other_service
4918058Piston QSK19CEother_service
4922319Piston QSK19Cother_service
4955233Piston Kit QSK19R/Mother_service
4955235Piston Kit QSK Seriesother_service
4955236Piston Kit QSK19Cother_service
4955238Piston Kit GTA/GQSK19other_service
M-205091Valve Locksother_service
M-2881944Kit - Exhaust Valveother_service
M-4955238Piston Kitother_service
3376898Engine Water Pumppump
3375411Thermostat Seal Mandrelthermostat
3375055Pressure Regulator Removal Tooltool
3375182Valve Spring Testertool
3375301Tube Cuttertool
3376579Open spin-on full flow filter for inspectiontool

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Common questions

What is the displacement of the Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3?

The Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3 has a displacement of 38.0 liters.

Which generators use the Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3 engine?

The Cummins/Onan GTA38 G3 powers 1 generator set(s), including Cummins/Onan GFJC.