Cummins 1 9-litrf for rood work?
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For heavy lorry applications, the six-cylinder versions are available in KT-450 and KTA-600 ratings with the type number indicating the gross horsepower output. The basic design is an in-line, turbocharged six-cylinder unit with a capacity if 18.9 litres (1,150cuin). In the KT-450 rating, the maximum gross power of 336kW (465bhp) is produced at 2,100rpm with a peak torque of 1,830Nm (1,3501bft) at 1,50Orpm.
One major advantage of the K-series engine, according to Cummins, is that it is compact for its capacity and output Overall length, for example, i only 25mm (about one inch more than the 14-lift-I (845cuin) E-series engine.
In Europe the six-cylihde K-series engines are alread: fitted in road chassis for heav: haulage operation b: Scammell, Faun in German: and MOL in Belgium. In thi USA, the KT-450 and it charge-cooled derivative till KTA-600 are fitted for long haul operation and give it some cases a power-to-weigh ratio exceeding 8.8kW/tonni (12bhp/ton).