The MTU 12V 4000 G83 is a 57.2 L 12-cylinder turbocharged, aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 2493 kW. It powers generator sets from Hipower, MTU and Simson-Maxwell, including the HMW 1730 T6, 12V4000 DS1750, DP 1600 D6S RW and DS 1815 D6S RW. It holds 253 L (66.8 gal) of oil and 580 L (153.2 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 12V 4000 G83
Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.
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| Oil capacity | 253.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 580.0 L |
| Displacement | 57.2 L |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 2493 kW |
Shared across brands: Hipower, MTU, Simson-Maxwell
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Dry | — | |||
| Fuel filter | 33763 | Amazon $30.19 eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 | |||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | 583.0 L | — | |||
| Coolant filter | N/A | — | |||
| Oil | 260.0 L | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
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| 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.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380/400/415 | Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380/440/480 | Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 400/230 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz | |||
| 440/480 | Alternator voltages, 60 Hz | |||
| 480/277 | Standard 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.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| WM00076 | Air filter element | air_filter |
| WM00086 | Easy-change fuel filter | fuel_filter |
| WM00067 | Oil filter element | oil_filter |
| 3082751 | Reman engine | other_service |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
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The MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine has an oil capacity of 253.0 liters.
The MTU 12V 4000 G83 has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V 4000 G83 powers 5 generator set(s), including Hipower HMW 1730 T6, MTU 12V4000 DS1750, MTU DP 1600 D6S RW, MTU DS 1815 D6S RW, Simson-Maxwell SMTW1750 T6-T2.
The MTU 12V 4000 G83 uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550849, Wix 33763.