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Hipower HMW 1550 T6 Generator Set

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is a 1546 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 78 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.

1546 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
253.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

Service parts for the HMW 1550 T6

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1546 kW
Standby kVA1753
Prime power1402 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerDSE7310
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 level78.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank524.0 L
Tank runtime8.0 hr

Engine

MTU 12V 4000 G43
Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationExhaust turbocharging (ETC) and charge air cooling (CAC)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 12V 4000 G43

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP550849Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3763, BALDWIN PF7928, DAVCO 102526, DAVCO 102527 FridayParts $20.90 KuduParts $39.00

Same engine, other brands

2 brands

The MTU 12V 4000 G43 in this set also powers 5 generator sets sold under 2 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
MTU12V4000 DS1250, DP 1430 D6S RW, MTU 12V4000 DS1250
Kohler1250REOZDD, 1500REOZDD

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 4000 G43
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry—
Fuel filterSecondary×1—
Fuel filterStandard fuel filter33763 Amazon eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 NAPA $43.99
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 1546 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 260.0 liters.

How much coolant does the Hipower HMW 1550 T6 hold?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 cooling system holds 570 liters (150.6 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the prime power rating of the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is rated 1402 kW prime (1753 kVA), against 1546 kW standby.

How loud is the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is rated at 78.0 dBA at 1 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 has a dry weight of 33660 kg (74207 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the Hipower HMW 1550 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 has a 524 liter (138 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 8.0 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the Hipower HMW 1550 T6 produce?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 is offered in 277/480 V, 347/600 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the Hipower HMW 1550 T6 use?

The Hipower HMW 1550 T6 uses 1 battery, 24 V each, 1600 CCA, group 260 Ah, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

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

Reference — SB 1 (Hipower)Parts manual — HIPOWER HMW-1550-T6 (Hipower)

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