Construction Engine
Cummins KTA38 Industrial Diesel Engine (925–1451 hp)
Cummins KTA38 37.7 L 12-cylinder diesel engine, 925–1451 hp (690–1082 kW), 2 ratings for construction work. Each unit nameplate-verified.
Specifications
- Engine Model
- KTA38-C1050 ~ C1200
- Displacement
- 37.7 L
- Cylinders & Configuration
- V12, 4-cycle
- Rated Power Range
- 690–1082 kW (925–1451 hp) @ 1900–2100 rpm
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged Aftercooled
- Applications
- Construction
- Documentation
- Nameplate verification + load-test record per serial number
Overview
The Cummins KTA38 is a 37.7 L 12-cylinder Cummins diesel engine supplied in 2 factory ratings from 925 hp (690 kW) to 1451 hp (1082 kW). Every rating listed on this page is a complete engine for construction duty, not a generator set, and each unit ships with its serial number recorded against the specification sheet that applies to it.
Ratings in this family differ in rated speed, peak torque and emissions tier rather than in displacement or cylinder count, so the choice between them is a duty-matching question. The specifications panel and the per-rating entries on this page are generated from the same source data, so a rating quoted here can be matched directly against a delivery document.
Specifications
The specifications panel lists the family-level values that are common to every KTA38 rating, including the 37.7 L displacement and the inline 12-cylinder layout. Ratings that share displacement and cylinder count but differ in output are listed individually in the model selection section.
Model Selection: KTA38 Ratings
Each entry in this section is one rating of the Cummins KTA38. The rated power is the output at the stated speed; the peak torque figure is the value the rating develops at the lower speed shown, which is what normally decides whether a rating suits a given machine. Each rating carries a stable anchor, so a single rating can be linked or quoted directly.
KTA38-C1050
KTA38-C1050 — rated 690 kW (925 hp) at 2100 rpm.
KTA38-C1200
KTA38-C1200 — rated 1082 kW (1451 hp) at 1900 rpm.
Applications
KTA38 engines in this family are normally specified for construction work.
Construction duty: the ratings with the higher peak torque are the ones normally quoted for loaders, dozers and haul trucks, where the engine has to hold torque under a sudden increase in load at low ground speed.
Duty cycle: the lower ratings in the same family are used where the duty cycle is closer to continuous and the installed package limits the cooling or the coupling that can be fitted.
Verification, Documentation and Ordering
Each engine is offered with nameplate verification + load-test record per serial number. That means the model and rating printed on the engine nameplate can be checked against the record issued for that serial number before shipment, which is the point most buyers of re-rated or re-exported engines want covered.
To receive a quotation, send the exact rating from the matrix above (for example KTA38-C1200), the machine or application it will drive, the quantity, and the destination port. If the rating you need is not listed, send the model and the required output and we will confirm whether it belongs to this family or to a neighbouring one.
Buyer tip: Send your KTA38 specification, quantity and destination port for a verified quotation and lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power range of the KTA38?
The 2 ratings listed on this page run from 925 hp (690 kW) to 1451 hp (1082 kW), at governed speeds between 1900 and 2100 rpm.
What displacement and cylinder count does the KTA38 use?
Every rating in this family shares the same 37.7 L displacement and inline 12-cylinder, 4-cycle configuration. Ratings differ in output, rated speed and emissions tier rather than in the base engine.
What is the difference between KTA38-C1050 and KTA38-C1200?
KTA38-C1050 is rated 690 kW (925 hp) at 2100 rpm, while KTA38-C1200 is rated 1082 kW (1451 hp) at 1900 rpm. They use the same base engine; the higher rating is the one to specify when the driven load needs the extra torque at the lower speed.
How is a KTA38 rating ordered?
Send the exact rating shown in the model selection table, the application it will drive, the quantity and the destination port. The engine is then quoted against that rating and confirmed against its nameplate and load-test record.
At what speed is the KTA38 rated?
The ratings on this page are governed at 1900 and 2100 rpm. Rated speed fixes the speed the driven machine sees through its gearing, so confirm the governed speed before ordering rather than relying on the power figure alone.
Is the KTA38 a complete engine or a generator set?
Every entry on this page is a complete engine. Generator sets and packaged gen-sets are listed separately from this family and are not included here.
