The Cummins engine cylinder head serves as the "head" core component of the power system, responsible for sealing the combustion chamber, guiding intake and exhaust flow, and transferring heat. The entire series is cast from high-strength alloy cast iron, featuring excellent heat resistance, sealing performance, and heat dissipation capabilities to ensure stable engine operation under heavy loads.
Cummins Full Series Engine Cylinder Head Details
Core Advantages
Full Series Technical Specifications
| Parameter | 6CT Series | M11 Series | K19 Series | K38 Series | K50 Series | NT855 Series |
| Displacement/Model | 8.3L (6CT) | 10.8L (ISM11/QSM11) | 19L (KTA19) | 38L (KTA38) | 50L (KTA50) | 14L (NT855) |
| Head Structure | Monolithic | Monolithic | Monolithic | Monolithic | Monolithic | Split (2 cyl/head) |
| Valve Config | 4 valves/cyl | 4 valves/cyl | 4 valves/cyl | 4 valves/cyl | 4 valves/cyl | 4 valves/cyl |
| Ref. Part No. | 3973493, 3936152 | TBD | TBD | 3646323, 3646326 | 3648602, 4955242 | 4296715-10, 3055099 |
| Main Application | Commercial Vehicles, Construction | Heavy Trucks, Excavators | Gensets, Marine | Mining, Marine | Large Gensets, Marine | Bulldozers, Mining |
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Detailed Model Introduction
6CT Series:
Commercial & Construction Power
Specially designed for 6CT 8.3L diesel engines, compatible with mainstream commercial vehicles like Dongfeng Kinland and Shaanxi Delong, as well as various construction machinery. Adopts one-piece casting process, reducing failure rate by over 30% compared to split heads. Rated power range: 180-260 HP.
Reference Part Numbers
3973493, 3936152, 3936180
M11 Series: Fully ElectronicHeavy-Duty Flagship
Designed for M11 fully electronic diesel engines (ISM11/QSM11), widely used in heavy-duty trucks (Shaanxi Delong, Auman) and construction machinery (XCMG excavators, Sany rotary drilling rigs). Monolithic structure with excellent sealing, supporting continuous heavy-duty operation.
Reference Part Numbers
TBD by model
K19 Series:
High-Horsepower Backbone
Developed for high-horsepower K19 diesel engines, compatible with KTA19-M500 generator sets, KTA19-C600 construction machinery, and marine power equipment. One-piece casting with integrated cooling channels effectively lowers combustion chamber temperature, ensuring heavy-load operation.
Reference Part Numbers
TBD by model
K38 Series: V12 High Power
Designed for high-power V-type K38 diesel engines, compatible with KTA38-C1050 mining excavators, KTA38-M2 marine power units, and stationary generator sets. Monolithic structure increases air intake by 20% and cuts fuel consumption by 8%. Rated power: 365-700 HP.
Reference Part Numbers
3646323, 3646326
K50 Series:
Ultra-Heavy Duty Power
Specially designed for flagship K50 high-power diesel engines, compatible with KTA50-C2000 mining engines, KTA50-GS8 generator sets, and large marine equipment. One-piece casting reduces failure rate by over 30%, ensuring stable power output of 1000-2000 kW.
Reference Part Numbers
3648602, 4955242
NT855 Series: Classic Split Design
Designed for high-horsepower NT855 diesel engines, compatible with Shantui TY230 bulldozers, Yishan TY200 bulldozers, and mining equipment. Adopts unique split structure (two cylinders per head), combining the sealing of integrated heads with the maintenance convenience of single-piece heads, significantly boosting low-speed torque.
Reference Part Numbers
4296715-10, 3055099
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