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Hipower HMW 270 T6U Generator Set

The Hipower HMW 270 T6U is a 243 kW (321 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 6R 1600 G70S engine. It is available at 120/208 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 29 L (7.7 gal) of oil and 45 L (11.9 gal) of coolant. Starting uses 2 group-2 batteries rated 800 CCA at 24 V. The set produces 73 dBA. The same 6R 1600 G70S engine also powers generator sets from MTU.

243 kW
Standby
10.5 L
Displacement
29.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power243 kW
Standby kVA321
Prime power243 kW
EmissionsTier 3
ControllerDSE7310
Oil capacity29.0 L
AlternatorStamford/AvK HCI444E
Voltage options120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery group2 x 75 Ah
Battery cranking800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Sound level73.0 dBA
Tank runtime8.34 hr

Engine

MTU 6R 1600 G70S
Oil capacity29.0 L
Coolant capacity45.0 L
Displacement10.5 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Hipower HMW 270 T6U?

The Hipower HMW 270 T6U is rated 243 kW standby (321.0 kVA).

What engine is in the Hipower HMW 270 T6U?

The Hipower HMW 270 T6U is powered by the MTU 6R 1600 G70S engine.

What kind of fuel does the Hipower HMW 270 T6U run on?

The Hipower HMW 270 T6U runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the Hipower HMW 270 T6U?

The MTU 6R 1600 G70S engine in the Hipower HMW 270 T6U has an oil capacity of 29.0 liters.

What alternator comes on the Hipower HMW 270 T6U?

The Hipower HMW 270 T6U uses a Stamford/AvK HCI444E alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime25%7.181.9
Prime50%9.572.53
Prime75%12.763.37
Prime100%17.014.49
Standby7.92.09
Standby50%10.82.85
Standby75%14.63.86
Standby100%18.94.99

Available documents

Parts manual — HIPOWER DS HMW-270-T6U (Hipower)