Powerful. Reliable. Proven at Sea.

The Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M 330 HP Marine Diesel Engine is a high-performance propulsion solution engineered for durability, fuel efficiency, and continuous heavy-duty marine operation. Manufactured by Cummins Inc., this engine is trusted worldwide in commercial and recreational marine applications.

Built on Cummins’ legendary 5.9-liter platform, the 6BTA 5.9-M delivers strong torque, rapid throttle response, and consistent performance even in demanding offshore environments.

Supplied in bobtail configuration, this engine comes without a gearbox, allowing full flexibility in selecting a compatible marine transmission tailored to your vessel’s propulsion system.

Key Specifications

• Engine Model: Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M

• Rated Power: 330 HP

• Engine Type: 4-Stroke Marine Diesel

• Configuration: Inline 6-Cylinder

• Displacement: 5.9 Liters

• Aspiration: Turbocharged & Aftercooled

• Fuel System: Direct Injection

• Cooling System: Heat Exchanger (Marine Cooling)

• Starting System: 12V / 24V Electric Start

• Rotation: Standard (CCW viewed from flywheel)

• Configuration: Bobtail (Without Gearbox)

Why Choose the Cummins 6BTA 5.9-M?

Heavy-Duty Performance

Designed for continuous operation in commercial vessels, patrol boats, and workboats requiring dependable horsepower.

Fuel Efficient Operation

Optimized combustion system delivers excellent fuel economy without sacrificing power output.

Compact & Easy Installation

The 5.9L platform offers a high power-to-weight ratio and space-saving design ideal for repowering projects.

Global Service Support

Backed by Cummins’ worldwide parts availability and service network, ensuring long-term operational reliability.

Ideal Applications

• Fishing vessels

• Patrol boats

• Fast boats / Speed boats

• Passenger boats

• Commercial workboats

• Repowering projects

Flexible Integration for Your Vessel

The bobtail configuration allows shipowners and boat builders to pair the engine with preferred marine transmissions such as ZF or Twin Disc systems, ensuring compatibility with various propulsion setups.

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