Pump Engine
Cummins KTA38 Pump Diesel Engine (888–1350 hp)
Cummins KTA38 37.7 L 12-cylinder diesel engine, 888–1350 hp (662–1007 kW), 7 ratings for pump work. Each unit nameplate-verified.
Specifications
- Engine Model
- KTA38-P980 ~ P1490
- Displacement
- 37.7 L
- Cylinders & Configuration
- V12, 4-cycle
- Rated Power Range
- 662–1007 kW (888–1350 hp) @ 1500–1800 rpm
- Aspiration
- Turbocharged Aftercooled
- Applications
- Pump
- 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 7 factory ratings from 888 hp (662 kW) to 1350 hp (1007 kW). Every rating listed on this page is a complete engine for pump 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-P980
KTA38-P980 — rated 662 kW (888 hp) at 1500 rpm.
KTA38-P1000
KTA38-P1000 — rated 675 kW (905 hp) at 1800 rpm.
KTA38-P1200
KTA38-P1200 — rated 810 kW (1086 hp) at 1500 rpm.
KTA38-P1080
KTA38-P1080 — rated 813 kW (1080 hp) at 1500 rpm.
KTA38-P1300
KTA38-P1300 — rated 878 kW (1177 hp) at 1500 rpm.
KTA38-P1400
KTA38-P1400 — rated 946 kW (1269 hp) at 1800 rpm.
KTA38-P1490
KTA38-P1490 — rated 1007 kW (1350 hp) at 1800 rpm.
Applications
KTA38 engines in this family are normally specified for pump work.
Pump duty: ratings in this family are quoted with the pump curve and the driven speed in view, because a pump absorbs power with the cube of speed, so the governing point rather than the nameplate figure decides the match.
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-P1490), 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 7 ratings listed on this page run from 888 hp (662 kW) to 1350 hp (1007 kW), at governed speeds between 1500 and 1800 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-P1400 and KTA38-P1490?
KTA38-P1400 is rated 946 kW (1269 hp) at 1800 rpm, while KTA38-P1490 is rated 1007 kW (1350 hp) at 1800 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.
