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MTU 10V1600G20S Engine

The MTU 10V1600G20S is a 17.5 L 4-cycle engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from Hipower and MTU, including the HMW 510 T6 and 10V1600 DS500. It holds 61 L (16.1 gal) of oil and 60 L (15.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU-Detroit Diesel 10V1600G20S

Part of the MTU 10V1600 engine family — 9 variants share parts & fitment.

17.5 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
61.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity61.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement17.5 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

2

Shared across brands: Hipower, MTU

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant99.3 L (gal)—
Oil17.5 L (Cu In)—
Spark plug—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

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.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

2
X52405500190 FridayParts $25.99 X57508300028 FridayParts $59.99

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 10V1600G20S?

The MTU 10V1600G20S engine has an oil capacity of 61.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 10V1600G20S?

The MTU 10V1600G20S has a displacement of 17.5 liters.

Which generators use the MTU 10V1600G20S engine?

The MTU 10V1600G20S powers 2 generator set(s), including Hipower HMW 510 T6, MTU 10V1600 DS500.