Cummins Marine KTA38-M2 545 HP And Engine Parts

Cummins KTA38-M2-545 Marine Main Engine is a V Type 12-cylinder, 38-liter four-stroke engine with a bore and stroke of 159 mm (6.25 in), operating at 1800 RPM. Equipped with a CMS PT Fuel System, turbocharger, and Water-Air intercooler, this marine diesel engine complies with IMO-NOx requirements set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The continuous power at 1800 RPM of CCEC KTA38-M2-545 Marine Main Engine is 545 HP (407 kW).

Hawks Parts offers both heat exchanger cooling and keel cooling marine main engines, along with complete propulsion systems including marine engine, gearbox, shaft, and propeller as a complete power system solution. We provide full life cycle services for all customers, covering design, power system supply, installation, commissioning, after-sales service training, spare parts supply, troubleshooting, and overhaul technical support.

All CCEC marine main engines come equipped with a dry-type exhaust system, including a dry-type exhaust manifold and dry-type turbocharger. Hawks Parts also offers upgrading services for water-cooled exhaust systems, modifying dry-type exhaust systems into water-cooled exhaust systems, which are often requested for passenger boat projects due to their importance.

Advantages of KTA38-M2-545 Marine Engine

Advantages of Cummins KTA38-M2-545 Marine Engine include an integrated design of the cylinder block and head, preventing water and oil leakage and reducing failure rates. Strengthened cylinder liners and chrome-plated piston rings improve engine durability. The engine meets China Inland River 1, China Inland River 2, and IMO TIER2 stage emission regulations, adopting the BHT3B supercharger optimized by Chongqing CMI for marine engines, enhancing reliability and reducing emissions.

With high injection pressure, overspeed protection, low-pressure fuel supply, and fewer pipelines, the engine ensures full fuel combustion and high-efficiency energy-saving effects. Equipped with an ESTC electronic oil timing control valve, it accurately supplements and adjusts timing, improving combustion smoke color at low idle speed. The exhaust system design, including water-cooled superchargers and exhaust pipes, reduces engine surface temperatures and meets SOLAS safety regulations.

KTA38-M2 545 HP – General Information

Model: KTA38-M2 (545HP)

Type: 12 Cylinders, V Type, 4 strokes

Displacement: 38 L

Bore * Stroke: 159 * 159

Net Weight (with flywheel & alternator): 4538 Kg

Overall Dimension: 2152mm*1462mm*2083mm

Manufacture Plant: Chongqing Cummins Plant

Engine Configuration No.: D233034MX02

KTA38-M2 545 HP – Technical Specification

Certification: CCS/IMO Certificates

Aspiration: Turbocharged/Aftercooled

Fuel System: Cummins Pressure Time (PT Pump)

Starting System: Electrical Start (24V)

Governor Type: Mechanical Control

Compression Radio: 13.9:1

Lowest Starting Temp Without auxiliary system: -12℃

Cooling Method: Sea water pump, Heat exchanger, Water cooled

KTA38-M2 545 HP – Performance Data

Rated Power/Speed: 407 kW/545HP

Rated Speed: 1800 rpm

Rating Type: Continuous Running

Max Torque/Speed: N.A.

Low Idle Speed: 575-650 rpm

High Idle Speed: 1815-2106 rpm

Fuel Consumption (Running Speed): 106 L/hr

Cummins K38 Engine Series