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MTU 12V1600 GS500 Generator Set

The MTU 12V1600 GS500 is a 500 kW (625 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 1735 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.

500 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 power500 kW
Prime power500 kW
EmissionsEPA Part 60 Subpart JJJJ Stationary Non-Emergency, EPA Part 1048 Mobile, EPA Blue Sky Series certified
Oil capacity73.0 L
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3,3,3,3,3
Rated current[1735, 1504, 950, 752, 601] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group4
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
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

How many kW is the MTU 12V1600 GS500?

The MTU 12V1600 GS500 is rated 500 kW standby.

Which engine powers the MTU 12V1600 GS500?

The MTU 12V1600 GS500 is powered by the MTU 12V1600L80S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V1600 GS500 use?

The MTU 12V1600 GS500 runs on Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP).

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V1600 GS500?

The MTU 12V1600L80S engine in the MTU 12V1600 GS500 has an oil capacity of 73.0 liters.

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