G-drive Engine
Cummins QSB5.9 Generator Drive Diesel Engine (156–213 hp)
Cummins QSB5.9 5.9 L diesel engine, 156–213 hp (116–159 kW), 3 ratings for generator drive work. Each unit nameplate-verified.
Specifications
- Engine Model
- QSB5.9-G30 ~ G33
- Displacement
- 5.9 L
- Rated Power Range
- 116–159 kW (156–213 hp) @ 128–175 rpm
- Applications
- Generator Drive
- Documentation
- Nameplate verification + load-test record per serial number
Overview
The Cummins QSB5.9 is a 5.9 L Cummins diesel engine supplied in 3 factory ratings from 156 hp (116 kW) to 213 hp (159 kW). Every rating listed on this page is a complete engine for generator drive 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 QSB5.9 rating. Ratings that share displacement and cylinder count but differ in output are listed individually in the model selection section.
Model Selection: QSB5.9 Ratings
Each entry in this section is one rating of the Cummins QSB5.9. 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.
QSB5.9-G30
QSB5.9-G30 — rated 116 kW (156 hp) at 128 rpm; emissions 国三.
QSB5.9-G31
QSB5.9-G31 — rated 132 kW (177 hp) at 145 rpm; emissions 国三.
QSB5.9-G33
QSB5.9-G33 — rated 159 kW (213 hp) at 175 rpm; emissions 国三.
Applications
QSB5.9 engines in this family are normally specified for generator drive work.
Generator drive: ratings here are quoted at a fixed governed speed, and the engine is matched to the alternator frame and the prime/standby duty that the site actually needs.
Emissions: the ratings listed here carry 国三. Where a market imposes a different standard, confirm the tier before ordering, because the same model number can be built to more than one tier.
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 QSB5.9-G33), 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 QSB5.9 specification, quantity and destination port for a verified quotation and lead time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the power range of the QSB5.9?
The 3 ratings listed on this page run from 156 hp (116 kW) to 213 hp (159 kW), at governed speeds between 128 and 175 rpm.
What is the difference between QSB5.9-G31 and QSB5.9-G33?
QSB5.9-G31 is rated 132 kW (177 hp) at 145 rpm, while QSB5.9-G33 is rated 159 kW (213 hp) at 175 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.
Which emissions tiers are available for the QSB5.9?
The ratings on this page are listed as 国三. Emissions tier is part of the rating definition, so state the tier your market requires when you request a quotation.
How is a QSB5.9 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 QSB5.9 rated?
The ratings on this page are governed at 128 and 175 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 QSB5.9 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.
