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MTU 12V4040G15S Engine

The MTU 12V4040G15S is a 57.2 L common rail fuel injection engine rated at 1800 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 12V4000 DS1500. It holds 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 160 L (42.3 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: mtu 12V4040G15S

57.2 L
Displacement
1800 rpm
Rated speed
260.0 L
Oil capacity

Engine specifications

Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
Aspirationcommon rail fuel injection
Rated speed1800 rpm

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.

Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V4040G15S?

The MTU 12V4040G15S engine has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 12V4040G15S?

The MTU 12V4040G15S has a displacement of 57.2 liters.

Which generators use the MTU 12V4040G15S engine?

The MTU 12V4040G15S powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 12V4000 DS1500.