Sulzer · marine engine

Sulzer RTA38 Spare Parts

Genuine and Alang-reconditioned spare parts for the Sulzer RTA38 — small coastal vessels, general cargo, small tankers, fishing vessels, tugs (rare in modern fleet). Shipped from Bhavnagar, India to any port worldwide.

Parameter	RTA38
Bore	380 mm
Stroke	~1,086 mm (original RTA-8 stroke/bore ratio 2.86)
Total output	~2,800–6,400 kW (estimated)
Fuel	HFO + MGO
Status	Obsolete
Production years	1981–late 1990s (RTA-8 generation, original 1981 launch)
Application	Small coastal vessels, general cargo, small tankers, fishing vessels, tugs (rare in modern fleet)

Figures as published for this engine. Where a value is not published by the maker, this page says so rather than estimating it.

RTA38 Spare Parts We Supply

Cylinder liners (Ø380 mm)
piston assemblies
exhaust valves
fuel injectors/pumps
bearings

Genuine, OEM-equivalent and Alang-reconditioned. Every reconditioned part is measured against the maker’s limits before it leaves us. If a part is not listed, send the engine and part number — most Sulzer items are sourceable.

About the Sulzer RTA38

The RTA38 runs a 380 mm bore and ~1,086 mm (original RTA-8 stroke/bore ratio 2.86) stroke. Status: Obsolete. Built 1981–late 1990s (RTA-8 generation, original 1981 launch). Application: Small coastal vessels, general cargo, small tankers, fishing vessels, tugs (rare in modern fleet)

Source: [Damen Schelde Parts — Wartsila-Sulzer RTA 38](https://damenscheldeparts.com/engine/RTA38)

Why Source RTA38 Parts from Wattmare?

We are in Bhavnagar, next to Alang — the world’s largest ship-recycling yard. That is where reconditioned main-engine parts actually come from. We hold fast-moving items, source the rest through the yard and our trader network, and dispatch worldwide in 24–48 hours on emergency orders.

Salim Dholia
Wattmare · Bhavnagar / Alang, India

View All Sulzer Models

All Sulzer spare parts Main engine spare parts Reconditioned parts Alang ship spares 24–48hr emergency

Frequently Asked Questions

What Sulzer RTA38 spare parts do you supply?

Genuine, OEM-equivalent and Alang-reconditioned parts for the RTA38, including Cylinder liners (Ø380 mm), piston assemblies, exhaust valves, fuel injectors/pumps, bearings. Send the engine and part number for anything not listed.

What is the delivery time for RTA38 parts?

Stock items dispatch the same or next working day from Bhavnagar. Emergency orders ship in 24–48 hours to any major port. Sourced items depend on the yard — we confirm a real date before you commit.

Are your RTA38 parts genuine or reconditioned?

Both. We supply genuine and OEM-equivalent new parts, and Alang-reconditioned parts measured against the maker's limits before dispatch. We tell you which you are buying — we do not sell reconditioned as new.

Need RTA38 parts?

Send the engine number and part number. We quote with a real availability date, not a maybe.

WhatsApp for a quote