The MTU 16V4000 is a 76.3 L 16-cylinder turbocharged with intercooler engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from Generac and MTU, including the SD2000 and 16V4000DS2250G04. It holds 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and 175 L (46.2 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 16V4000
Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 66 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 300.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 175.0 L |
| Displacement | 76.3 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with intercooler |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
Shared across brands: Generac, MTU
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | No. 2 Diesel Fuel | ASTM Spec. Minimum Cetane of 45 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 274623 | Cleaner, Air | Air filter |
| 274821 | Air Cleaner | Air filter |
| 347667 | Air Cleaner Assembly | Air filter |
| 347810 | Air Cleaner | Air filter |
| WM00076 | Air filter element | Air filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-07 | Battery | Battery |
| 12V4000Gx3-06 | Belt | Belt |
| 347423 | Belt, Poly V | Belt |
| 347429 | V-Belt | Belt |
| 12V4000Gx3-02 | Engine oil filter | Filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-03 | Fuel filter | Filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-04 | Air filter | Filter |
| 12V4000Gx3-01 | Engine oil | Fluid |
| 12V4000Gx3-05 | Coolant | Fluid |
| WM00086 | Easy-change fuel filter | Fuel filter |
| 347442 | Gasket, Inlet | Gasket |
| 5272030080 | GASKET | Gasket |
| X00021730 | GASKET | Gasket |
| 347437 | Tube, Upper Radiator | Hose |
| 347440 | Tube, Lower Radiator | Hose |
| X-507-6 | Lower Radiator Hose | Hose |
| X-6006-4 | Upper Radiator Hose | Hose |
| 279260 | Filter, oil | Oil filter |
| WM00067 | Oil filter element | Oil filter |
| 243273 | Fuse, 3 amp | Service part / kit |
| 283645 | Fuse, 15 Amp | Service part / kit |
| 291207 | Fuse, 1.5 amp | Service part / kit |
| 291740 | Rectifier or Coil | Service part / kit |
| 328725 | Voltage Regulator | Service part / kit |
| A-347395-1 | Engine Assembly, 2000 kW | Service part / kit |
| A-347485 | Radiator Assembly | Service part / kit |
| 007603014102 | COPPER SEALING RING | Seal |
| 007603030101 | COPPER SEALING RING | Seal |
| 05132155 | SEAL | Seal |
| 52420300037 | THERMAL ACTUATOR DICHTRING AUS FKM | Seal |
| 700429070000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 700429072000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 700429076000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 735252070000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 735252085001 | O-RING | Seal |
| 735252090000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 735252100000 | O-RING | Seal |
| 347646 | Sensor, Liquid Level | Sensor |
| 12V4000Gx3-08 | Spark plug | Spark plug |
| M128R | Starter | Starter |
| 59420300059 | THERMAL ACTUATOR | Thermostat |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.
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.
The MTU 16V4000 engine has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.
The MTU 16V4000 has a displacement of 76.3 liters with 16 cylinders.
The MTU 16V4000 powers 2 generator set(s), including Generac SD2000, MTU 16V4000DS2250G04.