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MTU 16V 4000 G83 Engine

The MTU 16V 4000 G83 is a 76.3 L 16-cylinder turbocharged, aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 2080 kW. It powers generator sets from Kohler, MTU and Simson-Maxwell, including the 2250REOZDD, 16V4000 DS2250, DP 2100 D6S RW and DS 2400 D6S RW. It holds 292 L (77.1 gal) of oil and 665 L (175.7 gal) of coolant.

Also known as: MTU 16V 4000 G83

Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 54 variants share parts & fitment.

76.3 L
Displacement
16
Cylinders
1800 rpm
Rated speed
2080 kW
Gross power

Service parts for the 16V 4000 G83

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Fuel system

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Engine specifications

Oil capacity292.0 L
Coolant capacity665.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
Cylinders16
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm
Gross power2080 kW

Generator sets powered by this engine

6

Shared across brands: Kohler, MTU, Simson-Maxwell

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium - duty, two-stage dry element100 hr
Fuel filter0.005 mm fuel filter4202934 Amazon eBay $71.49
Oil filterMedium duty - double cartridge100 hr
Battery260 Ah100 hr
BeltN/A
Coolant547.0 L
Coolant filterN/A
OilSAE 10W40300.0 L
Spark plugN/A

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

Service specifications

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TypeItemValueUnitCondition
Other10 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B361.95mm (14.25 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange outside diameter C406.4mm (16.0 in.)
Other10 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B431.80mm (17.00 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange outside diameter C482.6mm (19.0 in.)
Other12 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 25.40mm (1.00 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B476.25mm (18.75 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange outside diameter C533.4mm (21.0 in.)
Other14 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D12, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B539.75mm (21.25 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange outside diameter C596.9mm (23.5 in.)
Other16 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 28.58mm (1.13 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B577.85mm (22.75 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange outside diameter C635.0mm (25.0 in.)
Other18 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D16, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B635.00mm (25.00 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange outside diameter C698.5mm (27.5 in.)
Other20 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D20, 31.75mm (1.25 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B215.90mm (8.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange outside diameter C241.30mm (9.50 in.)
Other5 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B254.0mm (10.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange outside diameter C279.4mm (11.0 in.)
Other6 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange bolt circle diameter B298.45mm (11.75 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange outside diameter C342.9mm (13.5 in.)
Other8 in. weld flange quantity of bolts / bolt hole diameter D8, 22.23mm (0.88 in.)
OtherWeld flange angle A (10, 12, 14 in. nominal pipe size)30deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (16, 18, 20 in. nominal pipe size)22.5deg.
OtherWeld flange angle A (5, 6, 8 in. nominal pipe size)45deg.
TemperatureJacket water heater adjustable thermostat32 to 55°C

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
380/400/415Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
380/440/480Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
400/230Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz
440/480Alternator voltages, 60 Hz
480/277Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 60 Hz

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 16V4000 family

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Part #DescriptionCategory
274623Cleaner, Airair_filter
274821Air Cleanerair_filter
347667Air Cleaner Assemblyair_filter
347810Air Cleanerair_filter
WM00076Air filter elementair_filter
12V4000Gx3-07Batterybattery
12V4000Gx3-06Beltbelt
347423Belt, Poly Vbelt
347429V-Beltbelt
12V4000Gx3-02Engine oil filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-03Fuel filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-04Air filterfilter
12V4000Gx3-01Engine oilfluid
12V4000Gx3-05Coolantfluid
WM00086Easy-change fuel filterfuel_filter
347442Gasket, Inletgasket
5272030080GASKETgasket
X00021730GASKETgasket
347437Tube, Upper Radiatorhose
347440Tube, Lower Radiatorhose
X-507-6Lower Radiator Hosehose
X-6006-4Upper Radiator Hosehose
279260Filter, oiloil_filter
WM00067Oil filter elementoil_filter
243273Fuse, 3 ampother_service
283645Fuse, 15 ampother_service
291207Fuse, 1.5 ampother_service
291740Rectifier or Coilother_service
A-347395-1Engine Assembly, 2000 kWother_service
A-347485Radiator Assemblyother_service
007603014102COPPER SEALING RINGseal
007603030101COPPER SEALING RINGseal
05132155SEALseal
52420300037THERMAL ACTUATOR DICHTRING AUS FKMseal
700429070000O-RINGseal
700429072000O-RINGseal
700429076000O-RINGseal
735252070000O-RINGseal
735252085001O-RINGseal
735252090000O-RINGseal
735252100000O-RINGseal
328725Voltage Regulatorsensor
347646Sensor, Liquid Levelsensor
12V4000Gx3-08Spark plugspark_plug
M128RStarterstarter
59420300059THERMAL ACTUATORthermostat

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

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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  • Belaz 75302 — Dump Truck

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Common questions

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 16V 4000 G83?

The MTU 16V 4000 G83 engine has an oil capacity of 292.0 liters.

What is the displacement of the MTU 16V 4000 G83?

The MTU 16V 4000 G83 has a displacement of 76.3 liters with 16 cylinders.

Which generators use the MTU 16V 4000 G83 engine?

The MTU 16V 4000 G83 powers 6 generator set(s), including Kohler 2250REOZDD, MTU 16V4000 DS2250, MTU DP 2100 D6S RW, MTU DS 2400 D6S RW, MTU HMW 2230 T6.

What fuel filter does the MTU 16V 4000 G83 use?

The MTU 16V 4000 G83 uses fuel filter part numbers Mtu 4202934, Donaldson P552006, Wix 33645.