The MTU 12V 1600 G70S is a 21 L 12-cylinder air charge air cooling engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 822 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS550, DS 550 D6S and HMW 555 T6U. It holds 68.5 L (18.1 gal) of oil and 140 L (37.0 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 12V 1600 G70S
Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 25 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 68.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 140.0 L |
| Displacement | 21.0 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | Air charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 822 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Standard fuel filter | — | |||
| Oil filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | 2 x 75 Ah | — | |||
| Belt | N/A | — | |||
| Coolant filter | N/A | — | |||
| Spark plug | N/A | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Jacket water heater adjustable thermostat | 32 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.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4033 |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4033 |
| 380/400/415 | Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380/440/480 | Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | generator model 573RSL4033 |
| 400/230 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz | |||
| 440/480 | Alternator voltages, 60 Hz | |||
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | generator model 572RSL4031 |
| 480/277 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 60 Hz | |||
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4029 |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | 4 | generator model 572RSS4272 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| F30011619 | Adapter | adapter |
| X00056700 | Reiniger (Hakupur 50/136) | cleaning_agent |
| F30027340 | Ratchet adapter | hand_tool |
| F6790714 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | hand_tool |
| F6797426 | Durchdrehvorrichtung | hand_tool |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S engine has an oil capacity of 68.5 liters.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S has a displacement of 21.0 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S powers 3 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS550, MTU DS 550 D6S, MTU HMW 555 T6U.