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MTU 12V0265 GS550 Generator Set

The MTU 12V0265 GS550 is a 550 kW (688 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Psi 31.8L CAC engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1908 A. It holds about 122 L (32.2 gal) of oil and 236 L (62.3 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 4742×2222×2457 mm (186.7×87.5×96.7 in), weighs about 8500 kg (18739 lb) and produces 94.3 dBA at 7 m.

550 kW
Standby
31.8 L
Displacement
122.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA688
EmissionsTier 3
Oil capacity122.0 L
AlternatorLSA 49.1 M5
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current1908 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity236 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4742×2222×2457 mm
Dry weight8500 kg
Sound level94.3 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Psi 31.8L CAC
Oil capacity122.0 L
Coolant capacity236.0 L
Displacement31.8 L
Aspirationturbo charge-air cooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V0265 GS550?

The MTU 12V0265 GS550 is rated 550 kW standby (688.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V0265 GS550 use?

The MTU 12V0265 GS550 is powered by the Psi 31.8L CAC engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V0265 GS550 use?

The MTU 12V0265 GS550 runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V0265 GS550?

The Psi 31.8L CAC engine in the MTU 12V0265 GS550 has an oil capacity of 122.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V0265 GS550 use?

The MTU 12V0265 GS550 uses a LSA 49.1 M5 alternator.

Fuel consumption

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

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 231131 PG Spec 12V0265GS550 550kW 3D 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)