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MTU 12V2000 Engine

The MTU 12V2000 is a 12-cylinder engine. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V2000 DS750 and 12V2000 DS800.

Also known as: MTU 12V2000

Part of the MTU 12V2000 engine family — 31 variants share parts & fitment.

12
Cylinders
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Service parts for the 12V2000

The cheapest captured merchant offer per filter — see the full cross-reference below for every OEM/aftermarket option.

Fuel system

1 required
8690920031Fuel filter$29.99eBay

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Verify against your serial number before ordering.

Engine specifications

Cylinders12

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterFuel pipework and fuel filter8690920031 Amazon eBay $29.99 NAPA $36.31
Oil filterOil pan and filtration system—
Oil—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Repair guides

12

Step-by-step procedures compiled from the MTU service manual for this engine.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V2000 family

61
Part #DescriptionCategory
X00024740LUFTFILTERAir filter
X00023803HALTER FUER LUFTFILTERAir filter retainer
X00024699HALTER FUER LUFTFILTERAir filter retainer
X00024744HALTER FUER LUFTFILTERAir filter retainer
X00026862HALTER FUER LUFTFILTERAir filter retainer
X00023512LUFTFILTER MIT GEHAEUSEAir filter with housing
X00026858LUFTFILTER MIT GEHAEUSEAir filter with housing
F6783914Barring toolBarring tool
916016022202SCHELLE BRSGU 22/20 N16016Clamp
X00041878COMPUTER ACCESSORIESComputer accessories
X00E50200201VERBINDUNGSKABELConnecting cable
XS00E500.00019VERBINDUNGSKABEL F.KRAFTSTOFFILTERConnecting cable for fuel filter
XS00E500.00020VERBINDUNGSKABEL F.KRAFTSTOFFILTERConnecting cable for fuel filter
X00027177WASSERSTANDANZEIGERCool level display
0002050165LUEFTERRADFan wheel
0002050265LUEFTERRADFan wheel
0002050365LUEFTERRADFan wheel
0002050465LUEFTERRADFan wheel
0002050765LUEFTERRADFan wheel
0002051165LUEFTERRADFan wheel
X00004420LUEFTERRAD FUER ASIENFan wheel
X00006230LUEFTERRAD FUER ASIENFan wheel
304032008014SECHSKANTMUTTER M 8 ISO4032Hex nut
0035337089BEZEICHNUNGSSCHILDIdentification plate
F6790507Alignment device used in Injector Removal and InstallationInjector
X00029071SICHERUNGSSCHEIBELockwasher
000908010002PLUGOil filter
X52218500060OELLEITUNG F.ATL,RECHTE SEITE SB OIL LINE F/TURBOCHARGER,RIGHTOil line
X52218500061OELLEITUNG F.ATL,LINKE SEITE SB OIL LINE F/TURBOCHARGER,LEFTOil line
X53518500001OELLEITUNG SB OIL LINEOil line
000125008427WASHERService part / kit
0005316288FRONTRAHMEN MIT HALTER NN 62,5MM FRONTRING MIT HALTEBÜGELService part / kit
0005316481LAMPE MN 28V/3W, WEISS MATTService part / kit
0005327256DC/DC WANDLERService part / kit
0005335331ANZ-GERAETEZUBEHOER MN F.ALLE GERAETE 52MMService part / kit
0015312984SCHR-STECKVERBINDERService part / kit
0085311283FLACH-STECKVERBINDERService part / kit
0165310783BAJO-STECKVERBINDERService part / kit
0165310883BAJO-STECKVERBINDERService part / kit
0175318183BAJO-STECKVERBINDERService part / kit
5355306734CABLE F/TEST/SERVICE UNITService part / kit
700425000169PLATEService part / kit
700425000170PLATEService part / kit
F30453001Angular screw driver used in Valve clearance Check and AdjustmentService part / kit
M015650/04EOperating InstructionsService part / kit
MS15019/02SManual de uso y mantenimientoService part / kit
X00030407CRANKCASEService part / kit
X00032819OIL FILLER NECKService part / kit
X00039828PRESSURE GAUGE F/ENGINE OIL PRESSService part / kit
X00042159DIASYS2.XX;USB-DONGLE+CD;CUSTOM;Service part / kit
X00E50200035KABEL F.PRUEF/SERV-GERAET AB 3X2X0,25QMM; DService part / kit
X00023857REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTERRain shroud for air filter
X00024696REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTERRain shroud for air filter
X00024742REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTERRain shroud for air filter
X00026860REGENKAPPE FUER LUFTFILTERRain shroud for air filter
X00031325FEDERELEMENTResilient element
5221870440HALTERRetainer
304017008086SECHSKANTSCHRAUBE M 8 X 45 ISO4017Screw
X00038018ZYLINDERSCHRAUBEScrew
X00041115SCHRAUBSTUTZEN FUER ATL-SCHMIERUNG SCREW-FITTING UNION F/TURBO LUBRICATIONScrew fitting union
X00032384CRANKCASE W. SEALSeal

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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0035352731 Amazon eBay FridayParts $250.20 0005355630 FridayParts $20.79 P502404 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.68 FF5641 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.68 70196 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.68 70297 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.68 FP-XP-0039029

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Mtu 8690920031 Donaldson P502404 Donaldson P552216 Wix 33823 Baldwin BF7987 Wix 33613 Ac Delco TP1004 Baldwin BF1216

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

2
  • Hitachi EH1100 — Haul Truck
  • Mtu 12V2000 — Engine

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

Which generators use the MTU 12V2000 engine?

The MTU 12V2000 powers 2 generator set(s), including MTU 12V2000 DS750, MTU 12V2000 DS800.

What fuel filter does the MTU 12V2000 use?

The MTU 12V2000 uses fuel filter part numbers Mtu 8690920031, Donaldson P502404, Donaldson P552216.