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MTU 12V1600 DS550 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is a 550 kW (687 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V1600G70S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1908 A. It holds about 73 L (19.3 gal) of oil and 106 L (28.0 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 3737×1899×2137 mm (147.1×74.8×84.1 in), weighs about 4774 kg (10525 lb) and produces 91.9 dBA at 7 m.

550 kW
Standby
21.0 L
Displacement
73.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power550 kW
Standby kVA687
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerDigital Control Panel(s)
Oil capacity73.0 L
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current[1908, 1654, 1045, 902, 827, 662] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity106 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3737×1899×2137 mm
Dry weight4774 kg
Sound level91.9 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V1600G70S
Oil capacity73.0 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600G70S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium duty - double cartridge— find
Fuel filter—1000 hr find
Oil filter—1000 hr find
Belt— find
Coolant106.0 l—
Oil73.0 l—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?

The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is rated 550 kW standby (687.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 DS550 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is powered by the MTU 12V1600G70S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS550 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS550 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?

The MTU 12V1600G70S engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS550 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime50%70.418.6
Prime75%101.826.9
Prime100%132.535.0
Standby
Standby50%75.319.9
Standby75%106.028.0
Standby100%140.437.1

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 23569 PG Spec 12V1600DS550 550kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23569 PG Spec 12V1600DS550 550kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23570 PG Spec 12V1600DS550 500kW 3B T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V1600 DS550 500kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V1600 DS550 550kW Standby (MTU)