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MTU 12V 1600 G20 Engine

The MTU 12V 1600 G20 is a 10-cylinder turbocharged / air to air engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the BCMU 600S-60 T2.

Also known as: MTU 12V 1600 G20

Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 25 variants share parts & fitment.

10
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Cylinders10
AspirationTurbocharged / Air to Air
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
MTU BCMU 600S-60 T2

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant—
Oil—
Spark plug—

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

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V1600 family

5
Part #DescriptionCategory
F30011619AdapterAdapter
X00056700Reiniger (Hakupur 50/136)Cleaning agent
F30027340Ratchet adapterHand tool
F6790714DurchdrehvorrichtungHand tool
F6797426DurchdrehvorrichtungHand tool

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

Common questions

Which generators use the MTU 12V 1600 G20 engine?

The MTU 12V 1600 G20 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU BCMU 600S-60 T2.