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MTU 12V1600 DS600 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 is a 600 kW (750 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V1600G80S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2082 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 91.1 dBA at 7 m.

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

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power600 kW
Standby kVA750
Prime power550 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerMGC-2000
Oil capacity73.0 L
Alternator573RSL4033
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current2082 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1000 A
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24V V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity106 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3737×1899×2137 mm
Dry weight4774 kg
Sound level91.1 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V1600G80S
Oil capacity73.0 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600G80S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter— find
Fuel filter— find
Oil filter— find
Belt— find
Coolant—
Oil—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V1600 DS600?

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 is rated 600 kW standby (750.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 DS600 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 is powered by the MTU 12V1600G80S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS600 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS600?

The MTU 12V1600G80S engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS600 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V1600 DS600 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 uses a 573RSL4033 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime50%75.019.9
Prime75%106.028.0
Prime100%140.037.0
Standby402.0106.2
Standby50%80.221.2
Standby75%114.330.2
Standby100%151.440.0

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 23571 PG Spec 12V1600DS600 600kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23571 PG Spec 12V1600DS600 600kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23572 PG Spec 12V1600DS600 550kW 3B T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 7. July 22 2025 comm pktfinal1 (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V1600 DS600 550kW Prime-1 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V1600 DS600 600kW Standby (MTU)