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MTU 12V1600 DS1000 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 DS1000 is a 800 kW (1000 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V1600G31F engine. It is available at 380 V, 400 V and 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 1367 A. It holds about 72.5 L (19.2 gal) of oil and 65 L (17.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 3670×2095×2525 mm (144.5×82.5×99.4 in), weighs about 5700 kg (12566 lb) and produces 77.7 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 800 L (211.3 gal), roughly 4.7 hours of runtime.

800 kW
Standby
22.44 L
Displacement
72.5 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power800 kW
Standby kVA1000
Prime power720 kW
EmissionsEPA Nonroad T2 compliant
ControllerECU 9
Oil capacity72.5 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA 49.3 L10
Voltage options380 V, 400 V, 415 V
Phase3-Phase
Rated current1367 A
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage12 VDC V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity65 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3670×2095×2525 mm
Dry weight5700 kg
Sound level77.7 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank800.0 L
Tank runtime4.7 hr

Engine

MTU 12V1600G31F
Oil capacity72.5 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement22.44 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V1600 DS1000?

The MTU 12V1600 DS1000 is rated 800 kW standby (1000.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 DS1000 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS1000 is powered by the MTU 12V1600G31F engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS1000 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS1000 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS1000?

The MTU 12V1600G31F engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS1000 has an oil capacity of 72.5 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V1600 DS1000 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS1000 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 49.3 L10 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%90.3
Prime75%130.0
Prime100%170.7
Standby50%99.2
Standby75%143.7
Standby100%190.7

Available documents

Spec sheet — 16120994 PG spec 12V1600DS1000 900kVA 3B 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120995 PG spec 12V1600DS1000 1000kVA 3D 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120996 PG spec 12V1600DS1000 900kVA 3E 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120997 PG spec 12V1600DS1000 900kVA 3F 50Hz (MTU)