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MTU 12V2000M72 Engine Engine

The MTU 12V2000M72 is a 26.8 L 16-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 2250 rpm, producing up to 1080 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V 2000 M72.

Also known as: MTU 12V2000M72

Part of the MTU 12V2000 engine family — 29 variants share parts & fitment.

26.8 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
2250 rpm
Rated speed
1080 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Displacement26.8 L
Cylinders16
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed2250 rpm
Gross power1080 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V2000 family

60
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
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
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
0005316288FRONTRAHMEN MIT HALTER NN 62,5MM FRONTRING MIT HALTEBÜGELother_service
0005316481LAMPE MN 28V/3W, WEISS MATTother_service
0005327256DC/DC WANDLER POTENTIAL TRENNUNGother_service
0005335331ANZ-GERAETEZUBEHOER MN F.ALLE GERAETE 52MMother_service
0015312984SCHR-STECKVERBINDER KE PIN-STECKER,12POLother_service
0035337089BEZEICHNUNGSSCHILD KE 47X135MM, BEDRUCKBAR 47X25MMother_service
0085311283FLACH-STECKVERBINDER D-SUB HAUBE/ 9P 90°/180°KABELABother_service
0165310783BAJO-STECKVERBINDER AB GELB 5,71X6,50MMother_service
0165310883BAJO-STECKVERBINDER AB SILBER 8.30X9.45MMother_service
0175318183BAJO-STECKVERBINDER AB 9-POL. 5A CRIMP SOCKETother_service
5355306734KABEL F.PRUEF/SERV-GERAET Lother_service
700425000169PLATEother_service
700425000170PLATEother_service
F30453001Angular screw driver used in Valve clearance Check and Adjustmentother_service
MS15019/02SManual de uso y mantenimientoother_service
X00030407CRANKCASEother_service
X00032819OIL FILLER NECKother_service
X00039828PRESSURE GAUGE F/ENGINE OIL PRESSother_service
X00041878COMPUTERZUBEHOER USB-TO-CAN-ADAPTER; V_II;other_service
X00042159SOFTWARE F.PRUEF/SERV-GERAET 1 DIASYS2.XX;USB-DONGLE+CD;CUSTOM;other_service
X00E50200035KABEL F.PRUEF/SERV-GERAET AB 3X2X0,25QMM; Dother_service
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
000125008427SCHEIBE A 8.4 DIN125washer

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

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Mtu 8690920031 Donaldson P502404 Donaldson P552216 Ac Delco TP1004

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

Common questions

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V2000M72?

The MTU 12V2000M72 has a displacement of 26.8 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V2000M72 engine?

The MTU 12V2000M72 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 12V 2000 M72.