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MTU 12V1600 GS450 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 is a 450 kW (563 kVA) Natural Gas (NG) and 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 1 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 at 24 V. The set measures 3720×1865×2247 mm (146.5×73.4×88.5 in), weighs about 4545 kg (10020 lb) and produces 90.9 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds N/A L (None gal), roughly N/A hours of runtime.

450 kW
Standby
21.0 L
Displacement
73.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas (NG) and Liquid Propane (LP)
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power450 kW
Standby kVA563
Prime power450 kW
EmissionsEPA Part 60 Subpart JJJJ Stationary Non-Emergency, EPA Part 1048 Mobile, EPA Blue Sky Series certified
ControllerCSA certified, NFPA 110
Oil capacity73.0 L
Alternator572RSL6427 (4-pole, Class N/A insulation)
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current1,561 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker1,561 A
Battery group4D
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity156 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3720×1865×2247 mm
Dry weight4545 kg
Sound level90.9 dBA @ 7 m
Tank runtimeN/A hr

Engine

MTU 12V1600L80S
Oil capacity73.0 L
Coolant capacity65.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
Aspirationturbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600L80S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry air cleaner
Oil filterFull flow oil filter

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 12V1600 GS450?

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 is rated 450 kW standby (563.0 kVA).

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) and Liquid Propane (LP).

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 GS450?

The MTU 12V1600L80S engine in the MTU 12V1600 GS450 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

What alternator comes on the MTU 12V1600 GS450?

The MTU 12V1600 GS450 uses a 572RSL6427 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class N/A.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%92.83.0
Standby75%124.94.0
Standby100%155.95.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — 231297 PG Spec 12V1600GS450 450kW 3D 60Hz (MTU)