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MTU 10V1600 DS500 Generator Set

The MTU 10V1600 DS500 is a 500 kW (500 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 10V1600G20S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 650 A. It holds about 61 L (16.1 gal) of oil and 99.3 L (26.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-4 batteries rated 1050 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 3416×1873×2032 mm (134.5×73.7×80.0 in), weighs about 4175 kg (9204 lb) and produces 93.4 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 740 L (195.5 gal), roughly 9 hours of runtime.

500 kW
Standby
17.5 L
Displacement
61.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
Standby kVA500
Prime power450 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerADEC, MGC-2000
Oil capacity61.0 L
AlternatorMecc Alte HM355A3
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current650 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker800 A
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity99.3 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3416×1873×2032 mm
Dry weight4175 kg
Sound level93.4 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank740.0 L
Tank runtime9 hr

Engine

MTU 10V1600G20S
Oil capacity61.0 L
Coolant capacity60.0 L
Displacement17.5 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 10V1600G20S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry— find
Fuel filter— find
Oil filter— find
Belt— find
Coolant—
Oil—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 10V1600 DS500?

The MTU 10V1600 DS500 is rated 500 kW standby (500.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 10V1600 DS500 use?

The MTU 10V1600 DS500 is powered by the MTU 10V1600G20S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 10V1600 DS500 use?

The MTU 10V1600 DS500 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 10V1600 DS500?

The MTU 10V1600G20S engine in the MTU 10V1600 DS500 has an oil capacity of 61.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 10V1600 DS500 use?

The MTU 10V1600 DS500 uses a Mecc Alte HM355A3 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime115.030.5
Prime50%68.017.9
Prime75%91.024.0
Prime100%115.030.5
Standby50%56.815.0
Standby75%78.020.6
Standby100%99.926.4

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 23553 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 500kVA 3D FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23554 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 450kVA 3B FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23555 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 450kVA 3B EO 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23561 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 500kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23561 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 500kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23562 PG Spec 10V1600DS500 450kW 3B T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237931 PG spec 10V1600DS500 460kVA 3B NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238011 PG spec 10V1600DS500 507kVA 3D 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU10V1600DS500 450kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 10V1600 DS500 450kVA Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 10V1600 DS500 500kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — Technical-Specification (MTU)