Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel #2 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 550 kW |
| Standby kVA | 687 |
| Prime power | 500 kW |
| Emissions | Tier 2 |
| Controller | Digital Control Panel(s) |
| Oil capacity | 73.0 L |
| Alternator | Stamford/AvK 573RSL40 |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 4D |
| Battery cranking | 1050 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 106 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3737×1899×2137 mm |
| Dry weight | 4 kg |
| Sound level | 90.1 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 73.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 65.0 L |
| Displacement | 21.0 L |
| Aspiration | Air charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the MTU 12V 1600 G10S| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Standard fuel filter | — | |||
| Oil filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | 2 x 75 Ah | — | |||
| Belt | N/A | — | |||
| Coolant filter | N/A | — | |||
| Spark plug | N/A | — |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Voltage reconnection
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4033 |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4033 |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | generator model 573RSL4033 |
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | generator model 572RSL4031 |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | 12 | UL 2200 Offered; generator model 572RSL4029 |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | 4 | generator model 572RSS4272 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
How many kW is the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is rated 550 kW standby (687.0 kVA).
What engine is in the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is powered by the MTU 12V 1600 G10S engine.
What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS550 use?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 runs on Diesel #2.
What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V 1600 G10S engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS550 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 uses a Stamford/AvK 573RSL40 alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 70.4 | 18.6 |
| Prime | 75% | 101.8 | 26.9 |
| Prime | 100% | 132.5 | 35.0 |
| Standby | 50% | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 9.9 | 2.6 |
Available documents
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)Spec sheet — mtu1600-ds550-prime (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu1600-ds550-stand (MTU)