Cummins QSK95 Generator Set
A high-capacity diesel generator set designed for demanding commercial, industrial, data center, mining, oil and gas, standby, prime, and continuous power applications. The Cummins QSK95 combines a massive 95.3 L / 5,815 in³ V16 diesel engine with advanced modular common rail fuel injection, quad-turbocharging, low-temperature aftercooling, and multiple generator configurations delivering up to 3,500 kW standby power and 3,000 kW prime power in current configurations.
Specifications
Generator Set Series: Cummins QSK95
Fuel Type: Diesel
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Prime Power Range: 2,500–3,000 kW
Prime Power Range: 3,125–3,750 kVA
Standby Power Range: 2,680–3,500 kW
Standby Power Range: 3,350–4,375 kVA
Continuous Power Range: 2,080–2,750 kW
Continuous Power Range: 2,600–3,438 kVA
Data Center Continuous Power: 2,500–3,350 kW
Data Center Continuous Power: 3,125–4,188 kVA
Generator Type: Three-Phase AC Diesel Generator Set
Application: Standby, Prime, Continuous, Data Center, Industrial and Commercial Power
Engine
Engine Model: Cummins QSK95
Engine Configuration: V16
Engine Type: Four-Cycle Diesel
Number of Cylinders: 16
Displacement: 95.3 L / 5,815 in³
Bore: 190 mm / 7.48 in
Stroke: 210 mm / 8.27 in
Cylinder Block: Ductile Iron, 60° V Configuration
Aspiration: Quad-Turbocharged
Aftercooling: Low-Temperature Aftercooled
Fuel System: Cummins Modular Common Rail System
Fuel Injection: Electronic Modular Common Rail
Engine Management: Electronic
Cooling: Liquid Cooled
Engine Speed – 60 Hz: 1,800 rpm
Engine Speed – 50 Hz: 1,500 rpm
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Power – 60 Hz
Standby Gross Engine Output: 3,767 kWm / 5,051 hp
Prime Gross Engine Output: 3,213 kWm / 4,309 hp
Base Gross Engine Output: 2,955 kWm / 3,963 hp
Standby Net Engine Output: 3,610 kWm / 4,841 hp
Prime Net Engine Output: 3,093 kWm / 4,148 hp
Base Net Engine Output: 2,835 kWm / 3,802 hp
Generator Output – 60 Hz
Standby Generator Output: 3,500 kWe / 4,375 kVA
Prime Generator Output: 3,000 kWe / 3,750 kVA
Base Continuous Output: 2,750 kWe / 3,438 kVA
Frequency: 60 Hz
Engine Speed: 1,800 rpm
Power Factor: 0.8
Phase: Three-Phase
Engine Power – 50 Hz
Standby Gross Engine Output: Up to 3,245 kWm / 4,352 hp
Prime Gross Engine Output: Up to 2,883 kWm / 3,866 hp
Base Gross Engine Output: Up to 2,593 kWm / 3,477 hp
Standby Net Engine Output: Up to 3,103 kWm / 4,161 hp
Prime Net Engine Output: Up to 2,773 kWm / 3,719 hp
Base Net Engine Output: Up to 2,483 kWm / 3,330 hp
Generator Output – 50 Hz
Standby Generator Output: Up to 3,010 kWe / 3,760 kVA
Prime Generator Output: Up to 2,690 kWe / 3,360 kVA
Base Continuous Output: Up to 2,410 kWe / 3,010 kVA
Frequency: 50 Hz
Engine Speed: 1,500 rpm
Power Factor: 0.8
Phase: Three-Phase
Generator
Generator Type: Brushless Synchronous AC Generator
Configuration: Three-Phase
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Voltage: Configuration Dependent
Power Factor: 0.8
Excitation: Permanent Magnet Excited / Configuration Dependent
Voltage Regulation: Automatic
Voltage Regulator: Digital Automatic Voltage Regulation
Alternator: Cummins Stamford / Leroy-Somer Configuration Dependent
Motor Starting Capability: High Motor Starting Capability
Non-Linear Load Capability: Standard
Short-Circuit Capability: Available
Low Reactance Windings: Available
Waveform Distortion: Low
Fuel System
Fuel System: Cummins Modular Common Rail System
Fuel Injection: Electronic Common Rail
Fuel Transfer Pump: Electronic Variable-Speed Priming and Lift Pump
Fuel Filters: Triple-Element On-Engine Filtration
Primary Filtration: 5 Micron
Primary Filter: Water Separator
Secondary Filtration: 3 Micron / 2 Micron
Filter Design: Filter-in-Filter
Fuel Pressure Management: Electronic
Fuel Level Monitoring: Available
Fuel Tank: Application Dependent
Remote Fuel Tank: Available
Turbocharging & Air System
Turbochargers: Four
Turbocharging: Quad-Turbocharged
Aftercooler: Low-Temperature Aftercooler
Air Cleaner: Unhoused Dry Replaceable Element
Air Filtration: Heavy-Duty Industrial
Air Intake: Multi-Stage Turbocharged
Air Restriction Monitoring: Available
Air Precleaner: Available
Cooling System
Cooling Type: Liquid Cooled
Standard Cooling: High-Ambient Cooling System
Radiator: Integral Set-Mounted Radiator
Radiator Configuration: Standard or Enhanced
Remote Cooling: Available
Remote Radiator: Available
Heat Exchanger: Available
Cooling Fan: Engine Driven
Fan Drive: Mechanical / Configuration Dependent
Jacket Water Heater: Available
High Ambient Operation: Available
Coolant Temperature Monitoring: Standard
Low Coolant Level Protection: Available
Lubrication System
Lubrication: Pressurized Engine Oil System
Oil Filter: Combination Full-Flow and Bypass Filters
Oil Filter Type: Spin-On
Oil Cooler: Standard
Oil Pressure Monitoring: Standard
Oil Level Monitoring: Available
Pre-Lubrication System: Available
Automatic Lubrication: Available
Extended Service: Application Dependent
Exhaust System
Exhaust System: Heavy-Duty Industrial
Exhaust Outlet: Configuration Dependent
Exhaust Silencer: Available
Residential Silencer: Available
Exhaust Flex: Available
Exhaust Expansion Joint: Available
Exhaust Elbow: Available
Exhaust Stack: Available
Exhaust Configuration: Application Dependent
Starting System
Starting Voltage: 24V DC
Starting System: Electric Starting System
Battery System: Heavy-Duty Battery Bank
Battery Capacity: 6 x 1,400 A Minimum at -18°C / 0°F
Battery Charging Alternator: 140 A
Starting Voltage: 24V Negative Ground
Battery Charger: Available
Battery Heater: Available
Jacket Water Heater: Available
Air Starting System: Available
Oversized Battery Package: Available
Control System
Generator Set Controller: Cummins PowerCommand
Control System: Digital Generator Set Control
Automatic Start/Stop: Standard
Emergency Stop: Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Standard
Engine Monitoring: Standard
Generator Monitoring: Standard
Load Monitoring: Standard
Fault Monitoring: Standard
Diagnostic System: Standard
Alarm/Event Logging: Standard
Remote Monitoring: Available
Paralleling: Available
Synchronization: Available
Load Sharing: Available
Load Management: Available
Electrical Protection
Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Overvoltage Protection: Standard
Undervoltage Protection: Standard
Overfrequency Protection: Standard
Underfrequency Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Ground Fault Protection: Available
Differential Protection: Available
Phase Sequence Protection: Standard
Overspeed Protection: Standard
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
High Coolant Temperature Shutdown: Standard
Emergency Shutdown: Standard
Paralleling & Synchronization
Automatic Synchronization: Available
Generator Paralleling: Available
Load Sharing: Available
kW Load Sharing: Available
kVAR Load Sharing: Available
Power Factor Control: Available
Voltage Matching: Available
Frequency Matching: Available
Automatic Load Management: Available
Load Shedding: Available
Peak Shaving: Available
Utility Paralleling: Available
Island Mode Operation: Available
Generator Set Configuration
Mounting: Skid Mounted
Enclosure: Unhoused / Weather-Protective Enclosure Available
Radiator: Set-Mounted or Remote
Vibration Isolation: Standard
Spring Isolators: Available
Rubber Isolators: Available
Seismic Isolation: Available
IBC Certification: Available
Weather Enclosure: Available
Sound Attenuated Enclosure: Available
Fuel Tank: Available
Sub-Base Fuel Tank: Available
Remote Fuel Tank: Available
Dimensions
Overall Dimensions: Configuration Dependent
Overall Length: Configuration Dependent
Overall Width: Configuration Dependent
Overall Height: Configuration Dependent
Dry Weight: Configuration Dependent
Wet Weight: Configuration Dependent
Shipping Weight: Configuration Dependent
Package Size: Dependent on Generator, Radiator and Enclosure Selection
Service & Maintenance
Engine Diagnostics: Standard
Fault Code Monitoring: Standard
Maintenance Monitoring: Standard
Service Interval Monitoring: Standard
Engine Service Access: Standard
Fuel Filter Access: Standard
Oil Filter Access: Standard
Air Cleaner Access: Standard
Remote Monitoring: Available
Fleet Monitoring: Available
Preventive Maintenance Tracking: Available
Remote Diagnostics: Available
Safety Features
Emergency Stop: Standard
Overspeed Shutdown: Standard
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
High Coolant Temperature Shutdown: Standard
Low Coolant Level Protection: Available
Overcurrent Protection: Standard
Overvoltage Protection: Standard
Undervoltage Protection: Standard
Reverse Power Protection: Standard
Ground Fault Protection: Available
Emergency Shutdown: Standard
Seismic Certification: Available
IBC Certification: Available
Weather Enclosure: Available
Sound Attenuated Enclosure: Available
Fire Suppression: Available
Automatic Fire Suppression: Available
Applications
Data Centers: Standard Application
Commercial Buildings: Standard Application
Industrial Facilities: Standard Application
Mining: Standard Application
Oil & Gas: Standard Application
Construction: Standard Application
Emergency Standby Power: Standard Application
Prime Power: Standard Application
Continuous Power: Standard Application
Rental Power: Available
Utility Paralleling: Available
Mission-Critical Power: Available
Features
95.3 L / 5,815 in³ Engine: Standard
QSK95 V16 Diesel Engine: Standard
16-Cylinder V Configuration: Standard
190 mm / 7.48 in Bore: Standard
210 mm / 8.27 in Stroke: Standard
Quad-Turbocharging: Standard
Low-Temperature Aftercooling: Standard
Modular Common Rail Fuel System: Standard
Electronic Fuel Injection: Standard
1,800 rpm at 60 Hz: Standard
1,500 rpm at 50 Hz: Standard
Up to 3,500 kW Standby Power: Available
Up to 3,000 kW Prime Power: Available
Up to 2,750 kW Continuous Power: Available
Up to 3,350 kW Data Center Continuous Power: Available
Up to 4,375 kVA Standby: Available
Up to 3,750 kVA Prime: Available
50 Hz / 60 Hz Configurations: Available
PowerCommand Control System: Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Standard
Digital Generator Controls: Standard
Automatic Start/Stop: Standard
High-Ambient Cooling: Available
Integral Set-Mounted Radiator: Available
Remote Cooling: Available
Remote Radiator: Available
24V Starting System: Standard
140 Amp Battery Charging Alternator: Standard
Common Rail Fuel Injection: Standard
Triple-Element Fuel Filtration: Standard
Low-Temperature Aftercooler: Standard
Generator Paralleling: Available
Automatic Synchronization: Available
Load Sharing: Available
Utility Paralleling: Available
Load Shedding: Available
Peak Shaving: Available
Remote Monitoring: Available
Remote Diagnostics: Available
Seismic Certification: Available
IBC Certification: Available
Weather Enclosure: Available
Sound Attenuated Enclosure: Available
Automatic Fire Suppression: Available





