The MTU 12V4000G81 is a 12 L air/water dc engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the EXEL 2 X 1500 UC, X1500UC and XS 1500 UC. It holds 11.5 L (3.0 gal) of oil.
Also known as: mtu 12V4000G81
Part of the MTU 12V4000 engine family — 62 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 11.5 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12.0 L |
| Aspiration | Air/Water DC |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| 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 |
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The MTU 12V4000G81 engine has an oil capacity of 11.5 liters.
The MTU 12V4000G81 has a displacement of 12.0 liters.
The MTU 12V4000G81 powers 3 generator set(s), including SDMO EXEL 2 X 1500 UC, SDMO X1500UC, SDMO XS 1500 UC.