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Hipower HMW 1730 T6 Generator Set

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 is a 1612 kW (2015 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine. It is available at 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2600 A. It holds about 253 L (66.8 gal) of oil and 580 L (153.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 440 °C. Starting uses 1 group-260 battery rated 1600 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 480000×96000×163000 mm (18897.6×3779.5×6417.3 in), weighs about 33660 kg (74208 lb) and produces 84 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 524 L (138.4 gal), roughly 4 hours of runtime. The same 12V 4000 G83 engine also powers generator sets from MTU and Simson-Maxwell.

1612 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
253.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the HMW 1730 T6

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Fuel system

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1612 kW
Standby kVA2015
Prime power1612 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerDSE7310
Oil capacity253.0 L
AlternatorStamford/AvK PI 734 D - PI 734 D WDG 7 (4-pole, Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current2600 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2600 A
Battery group260 Ah
Battery cranking1600 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity580 L
Max ambient440 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)480000×96000×163000 mm
Dry weight33660 kg
Sound level84.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank524.0 L
Tank runtime4 hr

Engine

MTU 12V 4000 G83
Oil capacity253.0 L
Coolant capacity580.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 4000 G83
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry
Fuel filter33763 Amazon $30.19 eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97
Fuel filterSecondary 8 Microns @ 98% Efficiency
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant583.0 L
Coolant filterN/A
Oil260.0 L
Spark plug

Common questions

How many kW is the Hipower HMW 1730 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 is rated 1612 kW standby (2015.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the Hipower HMW 1730 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 is powered by the MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine.

What fuel does the Hipower HMW 1730 T6 use?

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a Hipower HMW 1730 T6?

The MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine in the Hipower HMW 1730 T6 has an oil capacity of 253.0 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the Hipower HMW 1730 T6?

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 uses a Stamford/AvK PI 734 D - PI 734 D WDG 7 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class H.

What fuel filter does the Hipower HMW 1730 T6 use?

The Hipower HMW 1730 T6 uses fuel filter part number 33763.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%45.5617.0
Prime50%60.7522.4
Prime75%81.030.5
Prime100%108.040.7
Standby25%54.720.4
Standby50%66.824.7
Standby75%90.033.1
Standby100%120.045.56

Available documents

Parts manual — HIPOWER DS HMW-1730-T6 (Hipower)
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