The MTU 16V4000M53R is a 16-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1600 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 16V 4000 M53 and 16V4000-M53R.
Also known as: MTU 16V4000M53R
Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 48 variants share parts & fitment.
| Cylinders | 16 |
|---|---|
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1600 rpm |
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 274623 | Cleaner, Air | air_filter |
| 274821 | Air Cleaner | air_filter |
| 347667 | Air Cleaner Assembly | air_filter |
| 347810 | Air Cleaner | air_filter |
| WM00076 | Air filter element | air_filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-07 | Battery | battery |
| 12V4000Gx3-06 | Belt | belt |
| 347423 | Belt, Poly V | belt |
| 347429 | V-Belt | belt |
| 12V4000Gx3-02 | Engine oil filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-03 | Fuel filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-04 | Air filter | filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-01 | Engine oil | fluid |
| 12V4000Gx3-05 | Coolant | fluid |
| WM00086 | Easy-change fuel filter | fuel_filter |
| 347442 | Gasket, Inlet | gasket |
| 347437 | Tube, Upper Radiator | hose |
| 347440 | Tube, Lower Radiator | hose |
| X-507-6 | Lower Radiator Hose | hose |
| X-6006-4 | Upper Radiator Hose | hose |
| 279260 | Filter, oil | oil_filter |
| WM00067 | Oil filter element | oil_filter |
| 243273 | Fuse, 3 amp | other_service |
| 283645 | Fuse, 15 amp | other_service |
| 291207 | Fuse, 1.5 amp | other_service |
| 291740 | Rectifier or Coil | other_service |
| A-347395-1 | Engine Assembly, 2000 kW | other_service |
| A-347485 | Radiator Assembly | other_service |
| 328725 | Voltage Regulator | sensor |
| 347646 | Sensor, Liquid Level | sensor |
| 12V4000Gx3-08 | Spark plug | spark_plug |
| M128R | Starter | starter |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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.
The MTU 16V4000M53R powers 2 generator set(s), including MTU 16V 4000 M53, MTU 16V4000-M53R.