Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 550 kW |
| Standby kVA | 687 |
| Prime power | 500 kW |
| Emissions | EPA 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 | 4774 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 |
Same engine, other brands
1 brandThe MTU 12V 1600 G10S in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Hipower | HMW 555 T6 |
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 for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500) | |||
| Fuel | diesel #2/HVO | EN15940 (HVO and GtL fuels) | 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 | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | ||
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | ||
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 |
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.
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.
What is the cooling system capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 cooling system holds 106 liters (28.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is rated 500 kW prime (625 kVA), against 550 kW standby.
What is the sound level of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is rated at 90.1 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the dry weight of the MTU 12V1600 DS550?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 has a dry weight of 4774 kg (10524 lb).
What voltage does the MTU 12V1600 DS550 produce?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 is offered in 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 3-phase.
What battery does the MTU 12V1600 DS550 use?
The MTU 12V1600 DS550 uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 1050 CCA, group 4D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
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% | 30.4 | 8.03 |
| Prime | 75% | 42.5 | 11.23 |
| Prime | 100% | 56.1 | 14.82 |
| Standby | 50% | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 9.9 | 2.6 |
Available documents
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