The MTU 12V1600 is a 1.75 L 12-cylinder turbocharged engine rated at 1600 rpm, producing up to 12 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V1600 DS550.
Also known as: MTU 12V1600
Part of the MTU 12V1600 engine family — 25 variants share parts & fitment.
| Displacement | 1.75 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Rated speed | 1600 rpm |
| Gross power | 12 kW |
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500) | |||
| Fuel | diesel #2/HVO | EN15940 (HVO and GtL fuels) | 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 | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | ||
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | ||
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 |
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.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
The MTU 12V1600 has a displacement of 1.75 liters with 12 cylinders.
The MTU 12V1600 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 12V1600 DS550.