The MTU 12V4000G23 is a 57.2 L 16-cylinder turbocharged, intercooled engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1575 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, MTU and Talles, including the 1500REOZDD, 12 V 4000 G23, 12V4000 DS1650 and 12V4000 DS1750. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 560 L (147.9 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Detroit Diesel/MTU 12V4000G23
Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 64 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 260.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 560.0 L |
| Displacement | 57.2 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, Intercooled |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1575 kW |
Shared across brands: Kohler, MTU, Talles
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| WM00076 | Air filter element | air_filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-07 | Battery | battery |
| 12V4000Gx3-06 | Belt | belt |
| 12V4000Gx3-02 | Engine oil filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-03 | Fuel filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-04 | Air filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-01 | Engine oil | fluid |
| 12V4000Gx3-05 | Coolant | fluid |
| WM00086 | Easy-change fuel filter | fuel_filter |
| WM00067 | Oil filter element | oil_filter |
| 3082751 | Reman engine | other_service |
| 12V4000Gx3-08 | Spark plug | spark_plug |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.
The MTU 12V4000G23 engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.
The MTU 12V4000G23 has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 16 cylinders.
The MTU 12V4000G23 powers 6 generator set(s), including Kohler 1500REOZDD, MTU 12 V 4000 G23, MTU 12V4000 DS1650, MTU 12V4000 DS1750, MTU TPDSZ12V4000-2A0.