The MTU 8V2000-G81 is a 16 L 8-cylinder turbocharged, air to water aftercooled engine rated at 1800 rpm, producing up to 570.5 kW. It powers generator sets from MQ Power, including the 500kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set. It holds 46 L (12.2 gal) of oil and 44 L (11.6 gal) of coolant.
Also known as: Detroit Diesel 8V2000-G81
Part of the MTU 8V2000 engine family — 7 variants share parts & fitment.
| Oil capacity | 46.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 44.0 L |
| Displacement | 16.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, Air to Water Aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
| Gross power | 570 kW |
| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Dry, Dual Element | — | |||
| Fuel filter | 30 micron Racor ® fuel filter system | — | |||
| Oil filter | 2 Spin-on, Full Flow | — | |||
| Battery | 24 VDC | — | |||
| Belt | Belt Driven, Centrifugal | — |
Pooled from every document that names this exact engine — confirm the interval and part number against your unit's serial number.
| Part # | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 343259 | Element, air cleaner | Air filter |
| 291502 | Hose, 90 deg. elbow, 5.50 in. OD | Hose |
Parts cataloged across all variants of this engine family — verify the exact part fits your specific variant and serial number before ordering.
The MTU 8V2000-G81 engine has an oil capacity of 46.0 liters.
The MTU 8V2000-G81 has a displacement of 16.0 liters with 8 cylinders.
The MTU 8V2000-G81 powers 1 generator set(s), including MQ Power 500kW Containerized Diesel Generator Set.