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MTU 12V4000G81 Engine

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.

12.0 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
11.5 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity11.5 L
Displacement12.0 L
AspirationAir/Water DC
Rated speed1800 rpm

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 engineother_service

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

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 12V4000G81?

The MTU 12V4000G81 engine has an oil capacity of 11.5 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4000G81?

The MTU 12V4000G81 has a displacement of 12.0 liters.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4000G81 engine?

The MTU 12V4000G81 powers 3 generator set(s), including SDMO EXEL 2 X 1500 UC, SDMO X1500UC, SDMO XS 1500 UC.