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Cummins QSK38-G16

QSK Series

Cummins QSK38-G16 37.885 L V12 Turbocharged diesel engine for 60 Hz generator applications. The 2026 EPA record certifies up to 1129 kWm at 1800 RPM. U.S. EPA Tier 2.

Cummins QSK38-G16|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V12 Turbocharged37.885 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

V12 Turbocharged

Displacement

37.885 L

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandCummins
ModelQSK38-G16
SeriesQSK Series
ConfigurationV12 Turbocharged
Cylinders12
Displacement37.885 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 2
CertificationsU.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel does the Cummins QSK38-G16 use?

The Cummins QSK38-G16 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the QSK38-G16?

The Cummins QSK38-G16 is a V12 (12-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 37.885 L.

What emissions standard does the QSK38-G16 meet?

The Cummins QSK38-G16 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Cummins QSK38-G16 still in production?

Yes — the Cummins QSK38-G16 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the QSK38-G16?

Yes — an official Cummins datasheet for the Cummins QSK38-G16 can be downloaded from this page.

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