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MTU 12 V 4000 G23 Generator Set

The MTU 12 V 4000 G23 is a 1420 kW standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V4000G23 engine. It is available at 12 V, 4000-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 560 L (147.9 gal) of coolant. The same 12V4000G23 engine also powers generator sets from Kohler and Talles.

1420 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
260.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1420 kW
EmissionsTA-Luft
ControllerADEC
Oil capacity260.0 L
Voltage options12 V
Phase4000

Engine

MTU 12V4000G23
Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity560.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationTurbocharged, Intercooled
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V4000G23
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Fuel filterdouble walled fuel injection pipes with leakage monitoring, Racor 75/1000FHX model duplex pre-filter find
Oil filterlube oil filters multi stage find
Beltresilient coupling between engine and generator, air filter mountings and flexible engine-filter connections find
Oillube oil heat exchanger, lube oil filters multi stage, lube oil centrifuge

Compatible filters for the MTU 12V4000G23 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550849

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12 V 4000 G23?

The MTU 12 V 4000 G23 is rated 1420 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 12 V 4000 G23 use?

The MTU 12 V 4000 G23 is powered by the MTU 12V4000G23 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12 V 4000 G23?

The MTU 12V4000G23 engine in the MTU 12 V 4000 G23 has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)