Diesel VTA28-Series
Applications
Cost effective power.
The product of years of technical development and improvement, the VTA28-Series is recognised globally for its performance under even the most severe climatic conditions, and widely acknowledged as the most robust and cost effective diesel engine in its power range.
Key design features include two large capacity aftercoolers for more efficient combustion, dual camshafts for precise control valve and injector timing, a cooling system boasting a more even flow of coolant around the cylinder liners, valves and injectors, and Cummins PT self-adjusting fuel system for overspeed protection independent of the main governor.
Note: VTA28-G5 engine specifications are unique for either 1500rpm (50Hz) or 1800rpm (60Hz) operation.
Features & Benefits
Aftercooled Two large capacity aftercoolers result in cooler, denser intake air for more efficient combustion and reduced internal stresses for longer life. Aftercooler is located in engine coolant system, eliminating need for special plumbing.
Bearings Replaceable, precision type, steel backed inserts. Seven main bearings, 5.75 in. (146 mm) diameter. Connecting rod bearings 3.75 in. (95 mm) diameter.
Camshaft Dual camshafts precisely control valve and injector timing. Lobes are induction hardened for long life. Fourteen replaceable precision type bushings 2.0 in. (51 mm) diameter.
Connecting Rods Drop forged, I-beam section 12 in. (305 mm) center-to-center length. Rifle drilled for pressure lubrication of piston pin. Rod is tapered on piston pin end to reduce unit pressures. Rods are removable through cylinders.
Cooling System Belt driven centrifugal water pump. Large volume water passages provide even flow of coolant around cylinder liners, valves and injectors. Dual modulating bypass thermostats regulate coolant temperature.
Crankshaft High tensile strength steel forging with induction hardened fillets and journals. Fully counterweighted and dynamically balanced.
Cylinder Block: Alloy cast iron with removable wet liners. Cross bolt support to main bearing cap provides extra strength and stability.
Cylinder Heads Alloy cast iron. Each head serves three cylinders. Drilled fuel supply and return lines. Valve seats are replaceable corrosion resistant inserts. Valve guides and cross head guides are replaceable inserts.
Cylinder Liners Replaceable wet liners dissipate heat faster than dry liners and are easily replaced without reboring the block.
Fuel System Cummins PTTM self-adjusting system. Integral dual flyweight governor provides overspeed protection independent of main governor. Camshaft actuated fuel injectors give accurate metering and timing. Fuel lines are internal drilled passages in cylinder heads. Spin-on fuel filter.
Gear Train Timing gears and accessory drive gears are induction hardened helical gears driven from crankshaft and located at front of block.
Lubrication Large capacity gear pump provides pressure lubrication to all bearings and oil supply for piston cooling. All pressure lines are internal drilled passages in block and heads. Oil cooler, full flow filters, and bypass filters maintain oil condition and maximize oil and engine life.
Pistons Aluminum alloy, designed to compensate for thermal expansion assures precise fit at operating temperatures. Oil cooled for rapid heat dissipation. Two compression and one oil ring.
Piston Pins Full floating, tubular steel retained by snap rings 2 in. (51 mm) diameter.
Turbocharger Two Holset turbochargers mounted at top of engine. Turbocharging provides more power, improved fuel economy, altitude compensation, and lower smoke.
Valves Dual 1.875 in. (48 mm) diameter poppet type intake and exhaust valves. Wear resistant face on exhaust valves.
Vibration Damper Standard configuration equipped with a rubber member damper, recommended for use with all 1800 RPM ratings. 1500 RPM ratings should use the viscous damper.