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MTU Series 2000 Engine

The MTU Series 2000 is a 16-cylinder engine rated at 1500 rpm. It powers generator sets from MTU, including the 18V 2000.

Also known as: MTU Series 2000

Part of the MTU Series2000 engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.

16
Cylinders
1500 rpm
Rated speed

Engine specifications

Cylinders16
Rated speed1500 rpm

Generator sets powered by this engine

1
MTU 18V 2000

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Maintenance schedule

ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil—

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

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

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
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Aftermarket parts that fit this engine

2

Parts listed by aftermarket suppliers as fitting this engine — leads compiled from supplier catalogs; verify the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

Which generators use the MTU Series 2000 engine?

The MTU Series 2000 powers 1 generator set(s), including MTU 18V 2000.