The MTU 6R1600G70S is a 10.5 L 6-cylinder turbocharged, aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 312 kW. It powers generator sets from Hipower and MTU, including the HMW 270 T6U, 6R1600 DS230, 6R1600 DS250 and 6R1600 DS275. It holds 46 L (48.6 US qt) of oil and 82 L (21.7 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: MTU 6R1600G70S
Part of the MTU 6R1600 engine family — 6 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 46 L (48.6 US qt) |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 82.0 L |
| Displacement | 10.5 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 312 kW |
Shared across brands: Hipower, MTU
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | 4-19-23 | — | |||
| Battery | 4D's | — | |||
| Coolant | Level Good -35F | — | |||
| Oil | Oil level is full | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion | 5 | % | |
| Speed | Speed Regulation | ±0.25% | ||
| Temperature | Maximum Standby Temperature Rise | 130 | °C | standby |
| Voltage | Voltage Regulation | ±1% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD LOW WYE | 12 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI DELTA | 12 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 96727 | Coolant heater HOTSTART 208V/2500W | Service part / kit |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The MTU 6R1600G70S engine has an oil capacity of 46 L (48.6 US qt).
The MTU 6R1600G70S has a displacement of 10.5 liters with 6 cylinders.
The MTU 6R1600G70S powers 6 generator set(s), including Hipower HMW 270 T6U, MTU 6R1600 DS230, MTU 6R1600 DS250, MTU 6R1600 DS275, MTU DS00250D6SPAH1574.