The MTU 16V4000G21F is a 65 L 16-cylinder turbo , air/water dc engine rated at 1500 rpm, producing up to 1760 kW. It powers generator sets from SDMO, including the X2000F. It holds 290 L (76.6 gal) of oil.
Also known as: MTU 16V4000G21F
Part of the MTU 16V4000 engine family — 54 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 290.0 L |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 65.0 L |
| Cylinders | 16 |
| Aspiration | Turbo , Air/Water DC |
| Rated speed | 1500 rpm |
| Gross power | 1760 kW |
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Alternator air flow | 2.5 | m3/s | |
| Other | Altitude | < 1000 | m | |
| Other | Compression ratio | 16.6 : 1 | ||
| Other | Continuous nominal rating @ 40°C | 2230 | kVA | @ 40°C |
| Other | Efficiencies @ 4/4 load | 95.4 | % | @ 4/4 load |
| Other | Engine air flow | 2100 | L/s | |
| Other | Exhaust gas flow | 5100 | L/s | |
| Other | Fan air flow | 31.2 | m3/s | |
| Other | Frequency regulation, steady state | +/-0. 5 | % | |
| Other | Heat rejection | 79.5 | kW | |
| Other | Heat rejection to exhaust | 1060 | kW | 100% load |
| Other | Motor start | 4320 | kVA | Delta = 20% perm. Or 50% trans. |
| Other | No load losses | 28.2 | kW | |
| Other | Oil capacity carter | 230 | L | |
| Other | Oil consumption 100% load | 1.93 | L/h | 100% load |
| Other | Overspeed | 2250 | rpm | |
| Other | Piston Speed | 9.5 | m/s | |
| Other | Radiated heat to ambiant | 90 | kW | 100% load |
| Other | Recovery time (20% Volt dip) | < 700 | ms | 20% Volt dip |
| Other | Standby rating @ 27°C | 2375 | kVA | @ 27°C |
| Other | Total oil capacity w/filters | 290 | L | with filters |
| Pressure | BMEP | 19.69 | bar | 100% load |
| Pressure | Max back pressure | 300 | mm CE | |
| Pressure | Max intake restriction | 150 | mm CE | |
| Pressure | Oil Pressure low idle | 3 | bar | low idle |
| Pressure | Oil Pressure rated RPM | 5.5 | bar | rated RPM |
| Speed | Rated RPM | 1500 | Rpm | |
| Temperature | Exhaust temperature | 460 | °C | |
| Temperature | Max ambient / air inlet | 48 | °C | |
| Temperature | Max water temperature | 97 | °C | |
| Temperature | Outlet water temperature | 93 | °C | |
| Temperature | Thermostat | 79/-- | °C | |
| Voltage | Voltage regulation 0 to 100% load | +/- 1 | % | 0 to 100% load |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Coolelf mdx | Type of coolant | |||
| Fuel | Diesel |
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 | other_service |
| 283645 | Fuse, 15 amp | other_service |
| 291207 | Fuse, 1.5 amp | other_service |
| 291740 | Rectifier or Coil | other_service |
| A-347395-1 | Engine Assembly, 2000 kW | other_service |
| A-347485 | Radiator Assembly | other_service |
| 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 |
| 328725 | Voltage Regulator | sensor |
| 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.
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The MTU 16V4000G21F engine has an oil capacity of 290.0 liters.
The MTU 16V4000G21F has a displacement of 65.0 liters with 16 cylinders.
The MTU 16V4000G21F powers 1 generator set(s), including SDMO X2000F.