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MTU 12V4000G74F Engine

The MTU 12V4000G74F is a 57.2 L 12-cylinder water charge air cooling engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1575 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V4000 DS1650 and 12V4000 DS1750. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 160 L (42.3 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: 12V4000G74F, mtu 12V4000G74F

Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.

57.2 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
1575 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
Cylinders12
Aspirationwater charge air cooling
Rated speed1500 rpm
Gross power1575 kW

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V4000 family

4
Part #DescriptionCategory
WM00076Air filter elementAir filter
WM00086Easy-change fuel filterFuel filter
WM00067Oil filter elementOil filter
3082751Reman engineService part / kit

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

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 12V4000G74F?

The MTU 12V4000G74F engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G74F?

The MTU 12V4000G74F has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G74F engine?

The MTU 12V4000G74F powers 3 generator set(s), including MTU 12V4000 DS1650, MTU 12V4000 DS1750, MTU 12V4000G74F.