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MTU 12V0183 GS400 Generator Set

The MTU 12V0183 GS400 is a 400 kW (500 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Psi 21.9L CAC engine. It is available at 240 V, 208 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 534 A. It holds about 47.1 L (12.4 gal) of oil and 291 L (76.9 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 4369×2760×2413 mm (172.0×108.7×95.0 in), weighs about 5228 kg (11526 lb) and produces 85.5 dBA at 7 m.

400 kW
Standby
21.9 L
Displacement
47.1 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power400 kW
Standby kVA500
Prime power355 kW
EmissionsTier 3
Oil capacity47.1 L
Alternator572RSL4029
Voltage options240 V, 208 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current534 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity291 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4369×2760×2413 mm
Dry weight5228 kg
Sound level85.5 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Psi 21.9L CAC
Oil capacity47.1 L
Coolant capacity52.3 L
Displacement21.9 L
Aspirationturbo
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V0183 GS400?

The MTU 12V0183 GS400 is rated 400 kW standby (500.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V0183 GS400 use?

The MTU 12V0183 GS400 is powered by the Psi 21.9L CAC engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V0183 GS400 use?

The MTU 12V0183 GS400 runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V0183 GS400?

The Psi 21.9L CAC engine in the MTU 12V0183 GS400 has an oil capacity of 47.1 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V0183 GS400 use?

The MTU 12V0183 GS400 uses a 572RSL4029 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby50%
Standby75%
Standby100%

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 23476 PG Spec 12V0183GS400 355kW 3B 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23477 PG Spec 12V0183GS400 400kW 3D 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)