Service parts for the 12V4000 DS1500
Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.
Fuel system
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Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1500 kW |
| Standby kVA | 1875 |
| Prime power | 1400 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2 |
| Controller | Digital control panel(s) |
| Oil capacity | 260.0 L |
| Alternator | 641-S55 (4-pole, Class F insulation) |
| Voltage options | 380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 2564 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 8D |
| Battery cranking | 2800 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 4 |
| Coolant capacity | 583 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5876×2314×2977 mm |
| Dry weight | 16413 kg |
| Sound level | 92.2 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 260.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 160.0 L |
| Displacement | 57.2 L |
| Aspiration | 4-Cycle |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Filters for the MTU 12V4000G74S
1Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.
Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:
| System | Filter | Description | Cross-references | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel / water separator | P550849 | Fuel Filter, Water Separator Cartridge | NAPA 3763, BALDWIN PF7928, DAVCO 102526, DAVCO 102527 | FridayParts $20.90 KuduParts $39.00 |
Maintenance & consumables
for the MTU 12V4000G74S| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | ||||
| Fuel filter | 33763 | Amazon eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 NAPA $43.99 | |||
| Oil filter | — | ||||
| Battery | — | ||||
| Belt | — | ||||
| Coolant | 435.0 L | — | |||
| Oil | 260.0 L | — | |||
| Spark plug | — |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500) |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Voltage reconnection
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Common questions
How many kW is the MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).
What engine does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 use?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is powered by the MTU 12V4000G74S engine.
What fuel does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 use?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 runs on diesel.
What's the oil capacity on a MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000G74S engine in the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 cooling system holds 583 liters (154.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the continuous rating of the MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is rated 1400 kW prime (1686 kVA), against 1500 kW standby.
How loud is the MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is rated at 92.2 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 weigh?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 has a dry weight of 16413 kg (36184 lb).
What voltage does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 produce?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is offered in 380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 3-phase.
How many cold cranking amps does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 require?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 uses 4 batteryies, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group 8D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 12V4000 DS1500?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 uses a 641-S55 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class F.
Which fuel filter part number does the MTU 12V4000 DS1500 take?
The MTU 12V4000 DS1500 uses fuel filter part number 33763.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 30.4 | 8.03 |
| Prime | 75% | 42.5 | 11.23 |
| Prime | 100% | 56.1 | 14.82 |
| Standby | 50% | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 9.9 | 2.6 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 14 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.