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MTU 12V4000 DS1250 Generator Set

The MTU 12V4000 DS1250 is a 1250 kW (1562 kVA) Diesel #2 standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V4000G74S engine. It is available at 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2156 A. It holds about 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 583 L (154.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 6170×2260×2900 mm (242.9×89.0×114.2 in), weighs about 13786 kg (30393 lb) and produces 91.9 dBA at 7 m.

1250 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
260.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel #2
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1250 kW
Standby kVA1562
Prime power1135 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
Oil capacity260.0 L
Alternator50.2 L8
Voltage options380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current[2156, 1707, 1365, 197] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity583 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6170×2260×2900 mm
Dry weight13786 kg
Sound level91.9 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V4000G74S
Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V4000G74S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter find
Fuel filter×1 find
Oil filter×4 find
Belt find
Coolant583.0 L
Oil260.0 L

Compatible filters for the MTU 12V4000G74S — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Fuel filter: Donaldson P550849

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 12V4000 DS1250?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1250 is rated 1250 kW standby (1562.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 12V4000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1250 is powered by the MTU 12V4000G74S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V4000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1250 runs on Diesel #2.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 12V4000 DS1250?

The MTU 12V4000G74S engine in the MTU 12V4000 DS1250 has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 12V4000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1250 uses a 50.2 L8 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Prime50%166.044.0
Prime75%222.058.0
Prime100%291.076.0
Standby341.090.0
Standby50%176.046.4
Standby75%238.062.9
Standby100%309.081.5

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 231197 PG Spec 12V4000DS1250G04 1250kW 3D T2 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231197 PG Spec 12V4000DS1250G04 1250kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231198 PG Spec 12V4000DS1250G04 1250kW 3D FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231224 PG Spec 12V4000DS1250G04 1135kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231225 PG Spec 12V4000DS1250G04 1135kW 3F FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU12V4000DS1250 1135kW DCCP (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V4000 DS1250 1135kW DCCP (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V4000 DS1250 1250kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-12v-ds1250-dccp (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-12v-ds1250-stand (MTU)

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