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MTU 16V4000G21E Engine Engine

The MTU 16V4000G21E is a 65 L 16-cylinder turbo, air/water dc engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 16V4000G21. It holds 230 L (60.8 gal) of oil.

Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 41 variants share parts & fitment.

65.0 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed
230.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity230.0 L
Displacement65.0 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbo, Air/Water DC
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
MTU 16V4000G21

Parts cataloged across the MTU 16V4000 family

25
Part #DescriptionCategory
274623Cleaner, Airair_filter
274821Air Cleanerair_filter
347667Air Cleaner Assemblyair_filter
347810Air Cleanerair_filter
347423Belt, Poly Vbelt
347429V-Beltbelt
347442Gasket, Inletgasket
347437Tube, Upper Radiatorhose
347440Tube, Lower Radiatorhose
X-507-6Lower Radiator Hosehose
X-6006-4Upper Radiator Hosehose
279260Filter, oiloil_filter
243273Fuse, 3 Ampother_service
283645Fuse, 15 Ampother_service
291207Fuse, 1.5 Ampother_service
291740Rectifier or Coilother_service
A-347395-1Engine Assembly, 2000 kWother_service
A-347485Radiator Assemblyother_service
GM30321-KP1Exhaust Silencer, Hospitalother_service
GM30322-KP1Exhaust Silencer, Criticalother_service
PA-361625Exhaust Silencer, Criticalother_service
PA-361627Exhaust Silencer, Hospitalother_service
328725Voltage Regulatorsensor
347646Sensor, Liquid Levelsensor
M128RStarterstarter

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 16V4000G21E?

The MTU 16V4000G21E engine has an oil capacity of 230.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 16V4000G21E?

The MTU 16V4000G21E has a displacement of 65.0 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 16V4000G21E engine?

The MTU 16V4000G21E powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 16V4000G21.