Cummins KTA38 Engine & Spare Parts
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Cummins KTA38 is a 38-litre, V12, four-stroke diesel engine with turbocharging, aftercooling and the Cummins PT fuel system. Mining Spares Direct supplies KTA38 overhaul components, fuel-system parts, pumps, turbochargers, bearings, gaskets and complete engine assemblies for mining, industrial, marine and power-generation service. Quote matching is based on the engine serial number, CPL and existing part number.
Technical Specifications
| Displacement | 38L |
| Configuration | V12 |
| Power Range | 746-1119 kW (1000-1500 hp) |
| Fuel System | PT Fuel System |
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- Displacement: 38L V12
- Power Range: 746-1119 kW @ 1800 rpm
- Fuel System: PT Fuel System
- Applications: Large haul trucks, gensets
- Features: Proven reliability
KTA38 engine configuration and service use
The KTA38 family uses a V12 layout with 38 litres of displacement, a 159 mm bore and stroke, turbocharging, aftercooling and a Pressure Time (PT) fuel system. Ratings and peripheral equipment vary by CPL and application, so a marine, generator-drive or industrial KTA38 should not be identified by model name alone. The exact build record is the starting point for an overhaul or replacement-parts list.
- Confirm the complete engine model, serial number and CPL before ordering.
- Record the application and rated speed because pumps, cooling and fuel components may differ.
- Use the old part number and clear component photos when the data plate is incomplete.
KTA38 spare parts and overhaul scope
A KTA38 repair can range from a top-end reseal to a complete power-cylinder and bottom-end rebuild. We quote cylinder liners, pistons, rings, bearings, connecting-rod components, gasket sets, injectors and PT fuel-system parts, water and oil pumps, turbochargers and related service components. Parts can be quoted individually or grouped into a project list to keep matched components and shipment timing together.
- Power-cylinder parts: liners, pistons, rings, pins and seals.
- Fuel and air system: PT components, injectors, turbochargers and gaskets.
- Lubrication and cooling: oil pumps, water pumps, bearings and sealing parts.
Information needed for an accurate KTA38 quote
Send the engine serial number and CPL, required part numbers or descriptions, quantity, equipment or generator model, and destination. For a rebuild, include the intended repair scope and whether genuine or OEM-equivalent parts are acceptable. We will cross-check the request before pricing; final compatibility must be confirmed against the engine build and the removed component.
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