The MTU 12V 1600 is a 21 L 12-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 576 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS550 and DS550.
Also known as: MTU 12V 1600
Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 25 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 21.0 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 576 kW |
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| F30011619 | Adapter | adapter |
| X00056700 | Reiniger (Hakupur 50/136) | cleaning_agent |
| F30027340 | Ratchet adapter | hand_tool |
| F6790714 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | hand_tool |
| F6797426 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | hand_tool |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The MTU 12V 1600 has a displacement of 21.0 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V 1600 powers 2 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS550, MTU DS550.