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MTU 12V4000G23F Engine Engine

The MTU 12V4000G23F is a 57.2 L 6-cylinder turbo, air/water dc 12 x engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the X1850. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 594 L (156.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 12V4000G23F

Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 64 variants share parts & fitment.

57.2 L
Displacement
6
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
260.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity594.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
Cylinders6
AspirationTurbo, Air/Water DC 12 X
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter33763 PartsGeek $29.97
Oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant
OilMin. oil pressure (bar) 3.50, Max. oil pressure (bar) 7

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

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V4000 family

12
Part #DescriptionCategory
WM00076Air filter elementair_filter
12V4000Gx3-07Batterybattery
12V4000Gx3-06Beltbelt
12V4000Gx3-02Engine oil filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-03Fuel filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-04Air filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-01Engine oilfluid
12V4000Gx3-05Coolantfluid
WM00086Easy-change fuel filterfuel_filter
WM00067Oil filter elementoil_filter
3082751Reman engineother_service
12V4000Gx3-08Spark plugspark_plug

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: Donaldson P550849 Wix 33763

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 EH3000 — Haul Truck
  • Hitachi EH3500 — Haul Truck

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

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V4000G23F?

The MTU 12V4000G23F engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G23F?

The MTU 12V4000G23F has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 6 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G23F engine?

The MTU 12V4000G23F powers 1 generator set(s), including SDMO X1850.

What fuel filter does the MTU 12V4000G23F use?

The MTU 12V4000G23F uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550849, Wix 33763.