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Hipower HMW 1550 T6 Generator Set

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is a 1402 kW (1753 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine. It is available at 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2400 A. It holds about 253 L (66.8 gal) of oil and 570 L (150.6 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 530 °C. Starting uses 1 group-260 battery rated 1600 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 48000×9600×16300 mm (1889.8×378.0×641.7 in), weighs about 33660 kg (74208 lb) and produces 82 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 524 L (138.4 gal), roughly 8 hours of runtime. The same 12V 4000 G43 engine also powers generator sets from Kohler and MTU.

1402 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
253.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the HMW 1550 T6

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Fuel system

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1402 kW
Standby kVA1753
Prime power1402 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerDigital auto-start microprocessor based
Oil capacity253.0 L
AlternatorStamford/AvK PI 734 C - PI 734 C WDG-7 (4-pole, Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current2400 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2400 A
Battery group260 Ah
Battery cranking1600 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity570 L
Max ambient530 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)48000×9600×16300 mm
Dry weight33660 kg
Sound level82.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank524.0 L
Tank runtime8.0 hr

Engine

MTU 12V 4000 G43
Oil capacity253.0 L
Coolant capacity570.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 4000 G43
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry
Fuel filterSecondary×1
Fuel filterStandard fuel filter33763 Amazon $30.19 eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97
Oil filterSpin-On×4
BatteryBattery Box and Cables
BeltBlower Fan and Fan Drive, Radiator - Unit Mounted, Electric Starting Motor - 24V, Jacket Water Pump, Inter Cooler Water Pump
Coolant583.0 L
Coolant filterN/A
Oil260.0 L
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is rated 1402 kW standby (1753.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is powered by the MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine.

Is the Hipower HMW 1550 T6 diesel or gas?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The MTU 12V 4000 G43 engine in the Hipower HMW 1550 T6 has an oil capacity of 253.0 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 uses a Stamford/AvK PI 734 C - PI 734 C WDG-7 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class H.

What fuel filter fits the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 uses fuel filter part number 33763.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%36.0713.2
Prime50%48.0917.6
Prime75%64.1323.5
Prime100%85.531.3
Standby25%43.215.7
Standby50%71.9219.0
Standby75%70.525.2
Standby100%94.033.2

Available documents

Parts manual — HIPOWER HMW-1550-T6 (Hipower)
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