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MTU 12V 4000 G73 Engine

The MTU 12V 4000 G73 is a 57.2 L engine rated at 1200 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the PEDPG12V4000-2A0. It holds 60 L (15.9 gal) of oil.

Also known as: MTU 12V 4000 G73

Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.

57.2 L
Displacement
1200 rpm
Rated speed
60.0 L
Oil capacity

Service parts for the 12V 4000 G73

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Fuel system

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P550849Fuel filterfind

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity60.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
Rated speed1200 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

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MTU PEDPG12V4000-2A0

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterSet of heavy duty, dry-type, 2-stage air filters, contamination indicator, filter mountings and flexible engine-filter connections
Fuel filterFuel main filter on engine (without diverter valve)33763 Amazon $30.19 eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97
Oil filterLube oil filters multi stage, without diverter valve
BatteryFour x 8D BATTERIES 1150 CCA3233811 Amazon eBay
BeltStainless steel fuel cooler piping to/from radiator, Stainless steel lube oil drain piping to front of skid with shut-off valve and cap, Stainless steel fuel supply & return piping to front of skid with quick-diconnect fittings
Coolant filter
Oillube oil circulation pump with safety valve for forced-feed with lubrication and piston cooling; lube oil heat exchanger; oil filler neck, dipstick for oil level measurement on engine221.0 l (gal)
Spark plug

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Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V4000 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
WM00076Air filter elementair_filter
WM00086Easy-change fuel filterfuel_filter
WM00067Oil filter elementoil_filter
3082751Reman engineother_service

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

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550849 Wix 33763

Cross-referenced via Donaldson + OEM/engine-maker interchange — options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for every exact variant.

Also used in

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  • Hitachi EH3000 — Haul Truck
  • Hitachi EH3500 — Haul Truck

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Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V 4000 G73?

The MTU 12V 4000 G73 engine has an oil capacity of 60.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V 4000 G73?

The MTU 12V 4000 G73 has a displacement of 57.2 liters.

Which generators use the MTU 12V 4000 G73 engine?

The MTU 12V 4000 G73 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU PEDPG12V4000-2A0.

What fuel filter does the MTU 12V 4000 G73 use?

The MTU 12V 4000 G73 uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550849, Wix 33763.