Cummins 6CT8.3 | C230-20

The Cummins 6CT8.3 | C230-20 automotive engine is a robust 6-cylinder, in-line, 8.3-liter four-stroke engine with a bore of 114mm and a stroke of 135mm. It is equipped with a PW2000 pump and an RQV-K governor. The Cummins C230-20 engine has a turbocharger and an air-to-air intercooler, featuring a EURO II post-processor. Its prime power at 2200 RPM is rated at 230 horsepower.

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Advantages of the C230-20 Automotive Engine include:

1. Fuel Efficiency: Derived from advanced design and manufacturing processes by United States Cummins, the engine offers 20% lower oil consumption than domestic products, aligning with China’s economic improvement goals.
2. Superior Power: The engine delivers enhanced low-speed power, better-starting performance, faster acceleration, and stronger climbing capabilities.
3. Reliability: Key parts are designed with ample surplus strength, providing over 30% more strength than similar engines and resulting in a longer engine life.
4. Lower Maintenance Costs: With fewer parts and lower fault occurrence, the engine boasts reduced comprehensive maintenance costs and shorter maintenance times compared to similar types, saving up to 50%.
5. Excellent Cold Start Performance: Equipped with an air suction electric preheater and a 7.8 kW power starter, the engine exhibits exceptional cold start performance, even in extreme conditions such as the arctic village of MoHe in China, where temperatures can drop as low as -36°C.

General Information

Model: C230-20

Type: 6 Cylinders in Line

Displacement: 8.3L

Bore * Stroke: 114 * 135

Net Weight (with flywheel & alternator): 604 Kg

Overall Dimension: 1180mm*920mm*1280

Manufacture Plant: Dongfeng Cummins Plant

Performance Data

Rated Power/Speed: 170 kW/230HP

Rated Speed: 2200 rpm

Max Torque/Speed: 861 N.m @ 1300 rpm

Max. No-load Governed Speed: 2500 rpm

Idle-Speed: 750 rpm

Fuel Consumption @ Rated Power: 237g/Kw.h

Max Continuous Running Altitude: 3000 m

Technical Specification

Certification: Euro II

Aspiration: Turbocharged & Air-Air Intercooled

Fuel System: PW 2000 Pump/ RSV-K Governor

Compression Radio: 18:1

Electrical System (Starter Motor/Alternator): 12V (500A)/24V (250A)

Lowest Starting Temp Without auxiliary system: -10℃/-25℃

Engine Cooling Fluid Volume: 12.3 L

Cooling Method: Water Cooled

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