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MTU 16V4000G83 Engine Engine

The MTU 16V4000G83 is a 76.27 L 16-cylinder turbocharged, intercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 2280 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, MTU and Simson-Maxwell, including the 2250REOZDD, 16V4000 DS2250, MTU 16V4000 DS2250 and SMTW2250 T6-T2. It holds 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and 225 L (59.4 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: Detroit Diesel/MTU 16V4000G83

Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 52 variants share parts & fitment.

76.27 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
2280 kW
Gross power

Engine specifications

Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity225.0 L
Displacement76.27 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbocharged, Intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power2280 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

4

Shared across brands: Kohler, MTU, Simson-Maxwell

Parts cataloged across the MTU 16V4000 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
274623Cleaner, Airair_filter
274821Air Cleanerair_filter
347667Air Cleaner Assemblyair_filter
347810Air Cleanerair_filter
WM00076Air filter elementair_filter
12V4000Gx3-07Batterybattery
12V4000Gx3-06Beltbelt
347423Belt, Poly Vbelt
347429V-Beltbelt
12V4000Gx3-02Engine oil filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-03Fuel filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-04Air filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-01Engine oilfluid
12V4000Gx3-05Coolantfluid
WM00086Easy-change fuel filterfuel_filter
347442Gasket, Inletgasket
347437Tube, Upper Radiatorhose
347440Tube, Lower Radiatorhose
X-507-6Lower Radiator Hosehose
X-6006-4Upper Radiator Hosehose
279260Filter, oiloil_filter
WM00067Oil filter elementoil_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
328725Voltage Regulatorsensor
347646Sensor, Liquid Levelsensor
12V4000Gx3-08Spark plugspark_plug
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 16V4000G83?

The MTU 16V4000G83 engine has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 16V4000G83?

The MTU 16V4000G83 has a displacement of 76.27 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 16V4000G83 engine?

The MTU 16V4000G83 powers 4 generator set(s), including Kohler 2250REOZDD, MTU 16V4000 DS2250, MTU MTU 16V4000 DS2250, Simson-Maxwell SMTW2250 T6-T2.