The MTU 12V 1600 G70S is a 21 L 12-cylinder air charge air cooling engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 822 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS550, DS 550 D6S and HMW 555 T6U. It holds 68.5 L (18.1 gal) of oil and 140 L (37.0 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 12V 1600 G70S
Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 25 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 68.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 140.0 L |
| Displacement | 21.0 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | Air charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 822 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Standard fuel filter | — | |||
| Oil filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | 2 x 75 Ah | — | |||
| Belt | N/A | — | |||
| Coolant filter | N/A | — | |||
| Spark plug | N/A | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Jacket water heater adjustable thermostat | 32 to 55 | °C |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500) | |||
| Fuel | diesel #2/HVO | EN15940 (HVO and GtL fuels) | Recommended fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380/400/415 | Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380/440/480 | Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 400/230 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz | |||
| 440/480 | Alternator voltages, 60 Hz | |||
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | ||
| 480/277 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 60 Hz | |||
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | ||
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example 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.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| F30011619 | Adapter | Adapter |
| X00056700 | Reiniger (Hakupur 50/136) | Cleaning agent |
| F30027340 | Ratchet adapter | Hand tool |
| F6790714 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | Hand tool |
| F6797426 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | Hand tool |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S engine has an oil capacity of 68.5 liters.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S has a displacement of 21.0 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S powers 3 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS550, MTU DS 550 D6S, MTU HMW 555 T6U.