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MTU 12V 1600 G20S Engine

The MTU 12V 1600 G20S is a 21 L air charge air cooling engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS600 and DP 550 D6S. It holds 73 L (19.3 gal) of oil and 65 L (17.2 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 12V 1600 G20S

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

21.0 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
73.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity73.0 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
AspirationAir charge air cooling
Rated speed1800 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

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MTU 12V1600 DS600MTU DP 550 D6S

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Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
TemperatureJacket water heater adjustable thermostat32 to 55°C

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
380/400/415Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
380/440/480Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
400/230Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz
440/480Alternator voltages, 60 Hz
480/277Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 60 Hz

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V1600 family

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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.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

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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 12V 1600 G20S?

The MTU 12V 1600 G20S engine has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V 1600 G20S?

The MTU 12V 1600 G20S has a displacement of 21.0 liters.

Which generators use the MTU 12V 1600 G20S engine?

The MTU 12V 1600 G20S powers 2 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS600, MTU DP 550 D6S.