HomeEnginesMTU 12V1600G21F

MTU 12V1600G21F Engine Engine

The MTU 12V1600G21F is a 22.44 L 12-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 715 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS880. It holds 72.5 L (19.2 gal) of oil and 65 L (17.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: mtu 12V1600G21F

Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 32 variants share parts & fitment.

22.44 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
715 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity72.5 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement22.44 L
Cylinders12
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power715 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

1

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V1600 family

5
Part #DescriptionCategory
X00056700Reiniger (Hakupur 50/136)cleaning_agent
F30011619Adapterhand_tool
F6790714Durchdrehvorrichtunghand_tool
F6797426Durchdrehvorrichtunghand_tool
F30027340Ratchet adapterratchet_adapter

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 12V1600G21F?

The MTU 12V1600G21F engine has an oil capacity of 72.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V1600G21F?

The MTU 12V1600G21F has a displacement of 22.44 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V1600G21F engine?

The MTU 12V1600G21F powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS880.