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MTU 12V1600 DS730 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is a 582.4 kW (728 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V 1600 G20F engine. It is available at 400 V, 380 V and 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 955.5 A. It holds about 72.5 L (19.2 gal) of oil and 99 L (26.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. The set measures 3600×1604×2121 mm (141.7×63.1×83.5 in), weighs about 4671 kg (10298 lb) and produces 90 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 740 L (195.5 gal), roughly 7 hours of runtime.

582 kW
Standby
21.0 L
Displacement
72.5 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power582 kW
Standby kVA728
Prime power529 kW
Oil capacity72.5 L
AlternatorMecc Alte HM355B3
Voltage options400 V, 380 V, 415 V
PhaseThree phase
Rated current955.5 A
Power factor0.8
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity99 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3600×1604×2121 mm
Dry weight4671 kg
Sound level90.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank740.0 L
Tank runtime7 hr

Engine

MTU 12V 1600 G20F
Oil capacity73.0 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
AspirationAir charge air cooling
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 1600 G20F
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant99.0 L
Oil72.5 L
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is rated 582 kW standby (728.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is powered by the MTU 12V 1600 G20F engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 runs on diesel.

How much oil does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 take?

The MTU 12V 1600 G20F engine in the MTU 12V1600 DS730 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 uses a Mecc Alte HM355B3 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
100%141.5437.39
Prime128.633.97
Prime50%68.9918.23
Prime75%98.9626.14
Prime100%128.633.97

Available documents

Spec sheet — 3237961 OE spec MTU12V1600DS730 3B 50Hz 2 14 (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237961 PG spec 12V1600DS730 662kVA 3B NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238041 OE spec MTU12V1600DS730 3D 50Hz 2 14 (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238041 PG spec 12V1600DS730 728kVA 3D 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 663 (MTU)
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