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Cummins/Onan KTA38 Generator Set

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 is a 895 kW (1425 kVA) #2 Diesel, MGO standby generator set powered by a Cummins/Onan KTA38-D(M1) engine. It is available at 380 V, 400 V, 415 V, 440 V, 460 V and 480 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 135 L (35.7 gal) of oil and 218.5 L (57.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 4500×1900×2100 mm (177.2×74.8×82.7 in) and weighs about 8200 kg (18078 lb).

895 kW
Standby
38.0 L
Displacement
135.0 L
Oil capacity
3
Document types

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Specifications

Fuel#2 Diesel, MGO
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power895 kW
Standby kVA1425
Prime power764 kW
EmissionsIMO Tier I
Oil capacity135.0 L
Voltage options380 V, 400 V, 415 V, 440 V, 460 V, 480 V
Phase3-phase
Coolant capacity218.5 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4500×1900×2100 mm
Dry weight8200 kg
Tank runtime[54.4, 54.4, 54.4, 54.4, 32.3, 32.3] hr

Engine

Cummins/Onan KTA38-D(M1)
Displacement38.0 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterOil filter find
OilEngine oil

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Cummins/Onan KTA38?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 is rated 895 kW standby (1425.0 kVA).

What engine does the Cummins/Onan KTA38 use?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 is powered by the Cummins/Onan KTA38-D(M1) engine.

What fuel does the Cummins/Onan KTA38 use?

The Cummins/Onan KTA38 runs on #2 Diesel, MGO.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
009492Angle, Air Cleaner MIG2Angle buy
009515Heat Shield, Hose Insulation2Heat shield buy
009577Mounting Plate1Mounting plate buy
009578Side Support LH1Side support buy
009579Side Support RH1Side support buy
009580Support Plate1Support plate buy
009581Air Cleaner Kit (Normal Duty) – 03SC0581Kit buy
009762Induction Tube, 6” x 350 mm2Induction tube buy
010112Thermostat2Thermostat buy
010156Heater Hose Connection2Connection buy
0101591” NPT x 16 I/D Hose Connector2Connector buy
010167Heater Support2Support buy
011250Battery Link2Link buy
011261Battery Lead (-VE)1Battery lead buy
011262Battery Lead (+VE)1Battery lead buy
011270Battery Lead, +ve1Battery lead buy
011281STR/STR - STR/Earth Lead (-VE)2Lead buy
01930388Sender, Oil Temperature1Sensor buy
03090269Switch, Low Engine Temperature (LET)1Switch buy
035090Battery Clamp1Clamp buy
035095Clamp Bolt2Bolt kuduparts $239.99
035105Battery Tray1Tray buy
049001Clip4Clip buy
05050151Reducer, 1/2” x 1/8” NPT1Reducer buy
05086111/4’’ NPT x 1’’ NPT Hex Nipple2Nipple buy
052045Lead Acid Battery - Dry (Export)4Battery buy
3822575Injector and valve adjustment kit1Injector FridayParts $96.36
418520Battery Terminal, On Line4Terminal buy
427560Battery Boot, Single Outlet2Boot buy
427561Battery Boot, Copper Link2Boot buy
706187M4 x 12 mm Steel Cheesehead Screw8Screw buy
715250M8 Steel Wing Nuts2Nut buy
716007M4 Plain Washer, Thick, Steel, Form A8Washer buy
960-0504PCC Control Service Manual*Service manual buy
960-0507Detector Control Service Manual**Service manual buy
M-4352580Upper Gasket SetGasket buy
960-0104Service part / kit buy
960-0142Service part / kit buy
960-0263Service part / kit buy
960-0606Service part / kit buy

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
25%25%63.016.7
50%50%115.030.4
75%75%159.042.1
Base25%79.020.7
Continuous100%193.051.0
Prime20%
Prime25%81.021.5
Prime40%
Prime50%137.036.0
Prime60%
Prime75%190.050.1
Prime80%
Prime100%226.759.9
Standby20%
Standby25%81.0
Standby40%
Standby50%136.0
Standby60%
Standby75%190.0
Standby80%
Standby100%104.127.5

Available documents

Engine specSpec sheetService manual