Cummins engines power some of the largest and most demanding generator set installations in the world, and many buyers specify them by name. MPMC builds Cummins-powered generator sets on its containerised platform, documented across a 50 Hz and 60 Hz model matrix and proven on projects from offshore rigs in Brazil to biodiesel power plants in Indonesia. Buyers get the Cummins engine they specify, paired with Leroy-Somer or Stamford alternators and packaged, tested and supported by MPMC.
The MPMC Cummins Model Matrix
MPMC’s Cummins-documented containerised models run from 1,000 kVA prime on the KTA38-G5 to 2,000 kVA prime on the QSK60-G4 at 50 Hz, and from 1,375 kVA to 2,281.25 kVA prime at 60 Hz. The MCLS2000H(S)-1 adds 2,000 kVA prime at 11,000 V on a QSK50-G17 engine for direct high-voltage distribution. Selected Cummins models also support HVO to EN 15940 and B20 biofuel blends, giving buyers in Europe and North America a lower-carbon fuel path.
Engines and Alternators Matched for Each Rating
Each rating pairs a Cummins engine with a Leroy-Somer alternator selected for that output, from the TAL A49 E on the KTA38-G5 to the LSA 52.3 S7 on the 60 Hz QSK60-G7. Stamford alternators are also used on many projects, as on MPMC’s Cummins-powered units in Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Australia and Peru.
Table 1. MPMC Cummins-documented containerised models
|
Model |
Engine |
Alternator |
Hz |
Prime kVA / kW |
Standby kVA / kW |
|
MCLS1000(S)-1 |
KTA38-G5 |
Leroy-Somer TAL A49 E |
50 |
1,000 / 800 |
1,100 / 880 |
|
MCLS1250(S)-1 |
KTA50-G3 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 50.2 M6 |
50 |
1,250 / 1,000 |
1,375 / 1,100 |
|
MCLS1500(S)-1 |
KTA50-GS8 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 50.2 L8 |
50 |
1,500 / 1,200 |
1,650 / 1,320 |
|
MCLS1875(S)-1 |
QSK60-G7 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 52.3 S6 |
50 |
1,875 / 1,500 |
2,000 / 1,650 |
|
MCLS2000(S)-1 |
QSK60-G4 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 52.3 S6 |
50 |
2,000 / 1,600 |
2,200 / 1,760 |
|
MCLS2000H(S)-1 |
QSK50-G17 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 53.2 VL7 |
50 |
2,000 / 1,600 (11 kV) |
2,200 / 1,760 |
|
MCLS1260(S)-2 |
KTA50-G3 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 50.2 L7 |
60 |
1,375 / 1,100 |
1,575 / 1,260 |
|
MCLS1500(S)-2 |
KTA50-G9 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 50.2 L8 |
60 |
1,600 / 1,280 |
1,875 / 1,500 |
|
MCLS2000(S)-2 |
QSK60-G7 |
Leroy-Somer LSA 52.3 S7 |
60 |
2,281.25 / 1,825 |
2,500 / 2,000 |
MPMC 1,250 kVA containerised diesel generator sets with Cummins KTA50-GS8 engines.
Cummins-Powered Projects Around the World
MPMC’s Cummins references cover almost every heavy-duty application. In Saudi Arabia, 10 KTA50-G3 units of 1,100 kW and 25 QST30-G4 units of 900 kW with Stamford alternators supply 33.5 MW of rental construction power. In Indonesia, KTA50-GS8 units power both an 18 MW B35 biodiesel plant and a 21.6 MW island power station. In Brazil, containerised KTA50-G12 units with Stamford S6L1D-H4 alternators supply 10.28 MW of offshore oil and gas rental power, and in China, QSK38-G5 units power 19 MW and 7.5 MW event rental projects, the latter with 50/60 Hz switchable output.
Mining operations rely on the same engines: KTA50-G3 units supply 5.2 MW of mining equipment power in Australia, KTA50-G9 units with Stamford alternators power mines in Peru and the Philippines, and a KTA50-GS8 station serves a mining camp in Côte d’Ivoire. In Kenya, KTA50-G3 and KT38-GA units run long-term off-grid power stations of 4 MW and 3.9 MW.
Table 2. Selected MPMC Cummins-powered projects
|
Project |
Capacity |
Cummins configuration |
|
Rental construction, Saudi Arabia |
33.5 MW |
KTA50-G3 (10 units) + QST30-G4 (25 units); Stamford S6L1D-F4 |
|
Island power station, Indonesia |
21.6 MW |
KTA50-GS8 + Leroy-Somer LSA50.2 L8; biodiesel |
|
Offshore oil and gas rental, Brazil |
10.28 MW |
KTA50-G12 + Stamford S6L1D-H4; containerised |
|
Stadium, Mexico |
6.9 MW |
5 x 1,375 kVA KTA50-G3; C5 painting; 60 Hz / 440 V |
|
Mining equipment power, Australia |
5.2 MW |
KTA50-G3 + Stamford S6L1D-G4 |
|
Mining power, Peru |
3.793 MW |
KTA50-G9 + Stamford S7L1D-C41 |
MPMC containerised Cummins-powered generator sets from the 33.5 MW rental construction project in Saudi Arabia.
What MPMC Adds to Every Cummins Engine
MPMC engineers the complete set around the engine: copper radiators rated for 50°C ambient, containerised SC enclosures with C3 to C5 coating, DSE or DEIF controls, and fuel tanks of 6, 8, 12 or 24 hours. Every unit is load-tested from 0% to 110% in a CNAS-accredited test centre, and Cummins engine service is available through Cummins’ global network of authorised centres. Generator sets carry a 1-year or 1,000-hour warranty, with the engine, alternator and controller covered by their original manufacturers’ warranties.
Cummins-powered sets can also be paired with MPMC’s HBD battery storage, letting the engine run at an efficient load point while the battery covers peaks, a combination that cuts fuel use on construction, event and mining sites.
For rental companies whose units move between markets, MPMC has delivered 50/60 Hz switchable Cummins units with droop CT, RTD monitoring and protected air inlets, as on the 7.5 MW event rental project.
Ordering a Cummins-Powered Set From MPMC
• Specify the Cummins engine model or required output
• Confirm 50 Hz or 60 Hz and the output voltage
• Choose prime or standby duty and enclosure type
• Note fuel preferences, including HVO or biodiesel
• Contact MPMC at sales@mpmc-china.com or WhatsApp +86 150 0085 4420 for a Cummins genset quotation
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