MTU 12V4000G23F Engine
The MTU 12V4000G23F is a 57.2 L 6-cylinder turbo, air/water dc 12 x engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the X1850. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 594 L (156.9 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 12V4000G23F
Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.
Service parts for the 12V4000G23F
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Fuel system
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Engine specifications
| Oil capacity | 260.0 L |
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| Coolant capacity | 594.0 L |
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| Displacement | 57.2 L |
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| Cylinders | 6 |
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| Aspiration | Turbo, Air/Water DC 12 X |
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| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
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Maintenance schedule
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Parts cataloged across the MTU 12V4000 family
4| Part # | Description | Category |
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| 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.
Filters for this engine
- Fuel filter: Donaldson P550849 Wix 33763
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Also used in
2- 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 12V4000G23F?
The MTU 12V4000G23F engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.
What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G23F?
The MTU 12V4000G23F has a displacement of 57.2 liters with 6 cylinders.
Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G23F engine?
The MTU 12V4000G23F powers 1 generator set(s), including SDMO X1850.
What fuel filter does the MTU 12V4000G23F use?
The MTU 12V4000G23F uses fuel filter part numbers Donaldson P550849, Wix 33763.