MTU 12V1600 GS500 — Specs, Engine, Parts & Maintenance

Name: MTU 12V1600 GS500 Generator Set
Brand: MTU

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

Document types

Specifications

Fuel	Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP)
Frequency	60.0 Hz
Standby power	500 kW
Prime power	500 kW
Emissions	EPA Part 60 Subpart JJJJ Stationary Non-Emergency, EPA Part 1048 Mobile, EPA Blue Sky Series certified
Oil capacity	73.0 L
Voltage options	208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase	3,3,3,3,3
Rated current	[1735, 1504, 950, 752, 601] A
Power factor	0.8
Battery group	4
Battery cranking	1050 CCA
Battery quantity	2
Coolant capacity	156 L
Max ambient	50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)	3720×1865×2247 mm
Sound level	90.9 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V1600L80S

Coolant capacity	65.0 L
Displacement	21.0 L
Aspiration	turbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed	1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V1600L80S

Item	Spec	Part #
Air filter	dry	—	find
Fuel filter		—	find
Oil filter		—	find
Belt		—	find
Coolant		—
Oil		—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V1600 GS500?

The MTU 12V1600 GS500 is rated 500 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 12V1600 GS500 use?

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).

Fuel consumption

Rating	Load	L/h	gal/h
Prime	100%
Standby	100%

Available documents

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