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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.

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

Fueldiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power582.4 kW
Standby kVA728
Prime power529.6 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 582.4 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.

What is the coolant capacity of the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 cooling system holds 99 liters (26.2 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is rated 529.6 kW prime (662 kVA), against 582.4 kW standby.

How loud is the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is rated at 90.0 dBA at 1 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 weigh?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 has a dry weight of 4671 kg (10297 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the MTU 12V1600 DS730?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 has a 740 liter (195 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 7 hours of runtime.

What voltage does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 produce?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 is offered in 400 V, 380 V, 415 V, Three phase-phase.

What battery does the MTU 12V1600 DS730 use?

The MTU 12V1600 DS730 uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

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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