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MTU 12V1600 DS650 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 DS650 is a 520 kW (650 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V1600G70F engine. It is available at 380 V, 400 V and 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 938 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 5249 kg (11572 lb) and produces 109 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 470 L (124.2 gal), roughly 4 hours of runtime.

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

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power520 kW
Standby kVA650
Prime power472 kW
EmissionsTA-Luft certified
ControllerECU 8
Oil capacity73.0 L
Alternator573RSL4033
Voltage options380 V, 400 V, 415 V
Phase3
Rated current938 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 weight5249 kg
Sound level77.0 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank470.0 L
Tank runtime4 hr

Engine

MTU 12V1600G70F
Oil capacity72.5 L
Coolant capacity99.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600G70F
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 DS650?

The MTU 12V1600 DS650 is rated 520 kW standby (650.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 DS650 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS650 is powered by the MTU 12V1600G70F engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS650 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS650 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS650?

The MTU 12V1600G70F engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS650 has an oil capacity of 72.5 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V1600 DS650 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS650 uses a 573RSL4033 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%65.017.2
Prime75%95.025.1
Prime100%126.033.4
Standby50%70.018.4
Standby75%100.026.4
Standby100%130.034.3

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120972 PG spec 12V1600DS650 590kVA 3B 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120973 PG spec 12V1600DS650 650kVA 3D 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 16120974 PG spec 12V1600DS650 590kVA 3E 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23566 PG Spec 12V1600DS650 650kVA 3D FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23567 PG Spec 12V1600DS650 590kVA 3B FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23568 PG Spec 12V1600DS650 590kVA 3B EO 50Hz (MTU)

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