Cummins INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Discontinued

Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L

Legacy Spark-Ignited

Cummins GGLA uses the turbocharged GM 8.1 L V8 spark-ignited engine. Cummins product literature rates the natural-gas generator set at 125 kWe standby at 60 Hz. EPA family BCEXB08.1GDA records the matching 8.1 L V8 stationary configuration at 1800 RPM.

Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V8 Turbocharged8.1 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION156 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT125 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMNatural Gas
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

156 kVA

Electrical Output

125 kWe

Cylinders / Config

V8 Turbocharged

Displacement

8.1 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Standby—125156.25

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandCummins
ModelGGLA GM V8T 8.1L
SeriesLegacy Spark-Ignited
ConfigurationV8 Turbocharged
Cylinders8
Displacement8.1 L
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Stationary
CertificationsU.S. EPA Stationary, U.S. EPA NSPS Subpart JJJJ
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L?

The Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is rated at 156 kVA standby at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the GGLA GM V8T 8.1L run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L use?

The Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the GGLA GM V8T 8.1L?

The Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is a V8 (8-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 8.1 L.

What emissions standard does the GGLA GM V8T 8.1L meet?

The Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is certified to U.S. EPA Stationary emissions standards.

Is the GGLA GM V8T 8.1L still in production?

No — the Cummins GGLA GM V8T 8.1L is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

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