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MTU 12V1600 GS450 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 is a 450 kW (563 kVA) Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP) standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V1600L80S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1561 A. It holds about 73 L (19.3 gal) of oil and 156 L (41.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-4 batteries rated 1050 CCA. The set measures 3720×1865×2247 mm (146.5×73.4×88.5 in) and produces 90.9 dBA at 7 m.

450 kW
Standby
21.0 L
Displacement
73.0 L
Oil capacity
0
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP)
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power450 kW
Prime power450 kW
Oil capacity73.0 L
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3,3,3,3,3
Rated current[1561, 1353, 855, 677, 541] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity156 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3720×1865×2247 mm
Sound level90.9 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V1600L80S
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600L80S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterdry find
Fuel filter find
Oil filter find
Belt find
Coolant
Oil

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V1600 GS450?

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 is rated 450 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 GS450 use?

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 is powered by the MTU 12V1600L80S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 GS450 use?

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 runs on Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP).

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime124.94412.0
Standby155.95506.0

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