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Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3

L8.9 Series

The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is a 8.9-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 313 kVA / 250 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in China.

Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L68.9 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION350 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT280 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

350 kVA

Electrical Output

280 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

8.9 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime222.2200250
Standby277.8250312.5
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime248.9224280
Standby311.1280350

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandCummins
Model6LTAA8.9-G3
SeriesL8.9 Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement8.9 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginChina

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3?

The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is rated at 313 kVA standby / 250 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 350 kVA standby / 280 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6LTAA8.9-G3 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 use?

The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6LTAA8.9-G3?

The Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 8.9 L.

Is the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 still in production?

Yes — the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6LTAA8.9-G3?

Yes — an official Cummins datasheet for the Cummins 6LTAA8.9-G3 can be downloaded from this page.

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