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Cummins NTA855-G1B

NT Series

The Cummins NTA855-G1B is a 14-litre inline-6 diesel engine for generator sets, rated at 350 kVA / 280 kWe standby power at 1,500 RPM (50 Hz). It is a liquid-cooled engine built in China.

Cummins NTA855-G1B|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L614 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION375 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT300 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

375 kVA

Electrical Output

300 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

14 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)
Prime277.8250312.5
Standby311.1280350
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime305.6275343.8
Standby333.3300375

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandCummins
ModelNTA855-G1B
SeriesNT Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement14 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 NTA855-G1B?

The Cummins NTA855-G1B is rated at 350 kVA standby / 313 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 375 kVA standby / 344 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the NTA855-G1B run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Cummins NTA855-G1B is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Cummins NTA855-G1B use?

The Cummins NTA855-G1B is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the NTA855-G1B?

The Cummins NTA855-G1B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 14 L.

Is the Cummins NTA855-G1B still in production?

Yes — the Cummins NTA855-G1B is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the NTA855-G1B?

Yes — an official Cummins datasheet for the Cummins NTA855-G1B can be downloaded from this page.

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