Specification sheet

6BTA5.9-G6
Non-Regulated

Description Features
The B5.9 engine has established an unrivalled Single Poly Vee belt drive for fan, alternator
reputation for reliability, incorporating features and water pump, with self-tensioning idler for
designed to maximise engine integration within minimum maintenance.
OEM installation.
Inline-type Bosch A-Series pump operates at
high injection pressures for cleaner combustion
and lower emissions.
Spin-on fuel filter and full-flow lubricating oil
filter.
Top mounted Holset HX35 turbocharger for
increased power, fuel economy, and lower
smoke and noise levels.
Coolpac Integrated Design - Products are
supplied complete with cooling package and air
cleaner kit for a complete power package. Each
component has been specifically developed and
rigorously tested for G-Drive products, ensuring
high performance, durability and reliability.
Service and Support - G-Drive products are
backed by an uncompromising level of technical
support and after sales service, delivered
through a world class service network.

This equipment is EU
RoHS compliant and has
been built to comply with
CE certification
requirement.
This engine has been
designed in facilities
certified to ISO9001 and
manufactured in facilities
certified to ISO9001 or
ISO9002.

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 1500 rpm (50 Hz ratings)
Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
- - - - - - - - - - - -

1800 rpm (60 Hz ratings)

Gross engine output Net engine output Typical generator set output
Standby Prime Base Standby Prime Base Standby (ESP) Prime (PRP) Base (COP)
kWm/BHP kWm/BHP kWe kVA kWe kVA kWe kVA
132/177 119/159 101/135 120/161 109/146 91/122 100 125 91 114 88 110

General engine data

Type 4 cycle, in-line, turbocharged
Bore mm 102 mm (4.02 in.)
Stroke mm 120 mm (4.72 in.)
Displacement litre 5.9 litre (359 in.3)
Cylinder block Cast iron, 6 cylinder
Battery charging alternator 55 amps
Starting voltage 12 volt, negative ground
Fuel system Direct injection
Fuel filter Spin-on fuel filters with water separator
Lube oil filter type(s) Spin-on full flow filter
Lube oil capacity (l) 16.4
Flywheel dimensions 3/11.5

Coolpac performance data

Cooling system design Jacket Water After cooled
Coolant ratio 50% ethylene glycol; 50% water
Coolant capacity (l) 19.75
Limiting ambient temp.** (°C) 55.0
Fan power (kWm) 9.6
Cooling system air flow (m3/s)** 6.17
Air cleaner type Dry replaceable element with restriction indicator
** @ 13 mm H20

Fuel consumption 1500 (50 Hz) Fuel consumption 1800 (60 Hz)
% kWm BHP L/ph g/kWh % kWm BHP L/ph g/kWh
Standby Power Standby Power
100 - - - - 100 132 177 35 9.1
Prime Power Prime Power
100 - - - - 100 119 159 31 8.1
75 - - - - 75 89 120 23 5.9
50 - - - - 50 59 80 16 4.1
25 - - - - 25 30 40 9 2.4
Continuous Power Continuous Power
100 - - - - 100 101 135 25 6.7

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Weights and dimensions
Length Width Height Weight (dry)
mm mm mm kg
1526 817 1262 505

Ratings definitions
Emergency Standby Limited-Time Running Prime Power (PRP): Base Load (Continuous)
Power (ESP): Power (LTP): Power (COP):
Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying Applicable for supplying
power to varying electrical power to a constant power to varying electrical power continuously to a
load for the duration of electrical load for limited load for unlimited hours. constant electrical load for
power interruption of a hours. Limited-Time Prime Power (PRP) is in unlimited hours. Continuous
reliable utility source. Running Power (LTP) is in accordance with ISO 8528. Power (COP) in accordance
Emergency Standby Power accordance with ISO 8528. Ten percent overload with ISO 8528, ISO 3046,
(ESP) is in accordance with capability is available in AS 2789, DIN6271 and
ISO 8528. Fuel Stop power accordance with ISO 3046, BS 5514.
in accordance with AS 2789, DIN 6271 and
ISO 3046, AS 2789, BS 5514.
DIN 6271 and BS 5514.

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