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MTU 12V4000G14S Engine

The MTU 12V4000G14S is a 0.94 L 12-cylinder turbocharged, water/air intercooling engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 1520 kW. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V4000 DS1250, 12V4000 DS1500 and BF-M1700-60. It holds 0.3 L (0.1 gal) of oil and 435 L (114.9 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 12V4000G14S

Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 66 variants share parts & fitment.

0.937 L
Displacement
12
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
1520 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 12V4000G14S

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Fuel system

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P550849Fuel filterfind

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity0.3 L
Coolant capacity435.0 L
Displacement0.937 L
Cylinders12
AspirationTurbocharged, water/air intercooling
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power1520 kW

Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter33763 Amazon eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 NAPA $43.99
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant435.0 L—
Oil260.0 L—
Spark plug—

Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

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
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample 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.

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 engineService part / kit

Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.

Filters for this engine

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550849 Wix 33763 Baldwin PF7928

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

Other equipment known to use this engine, via filter-application cross-reference — useful for sourcing parts even when your exact machine isn't listed elsewhere on this page.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V4000G14S?

The MTU 12V4000G14S engine has an oil capacity of 0.3 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G14S?

The MTU 12V4000G14S has a displacement of 0.937 liters with 12 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G14S engine?

The MTU 12V4000G14S powers 3 generator set(s), including MTU 12V4000 DS1250, MTU 12V4000 DS1500, MTU BF-M1700-60.

What fuel filter does the MTU 12V4000G14S use?

The MTU 12V4000G14S uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550849, Wix 33763, Baldwin PF7928.