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MTU 12V4000G81 Engine Engine

The MTU 12V4000G81 is a 48.75 L 12-cylinder turbo air/water dc engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 1640 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil.

Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 52 variants share parts & fitment.

48.75 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
1640 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity260.0 L
Displacement48.75 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTurbo Air/Water DC
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power1640 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
MTU 12V4000G81

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V4000 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
3082751Reman engineother_service

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

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V4000G81?

The MTU 12V4000G81 engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G81?

The MTU 12V4000G81 has a displacement of 48.75 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G81 engine?

The MTU 12V4000G81 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 12V4000G81.