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MTU 12V4000 DS1750 Generator Set

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is a 1750 kW (2187 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine. It is available at 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 3323 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 40 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 6169×2632×3029 mm (242.9×103.6×119.3 in), weighs about 14511 kg (31991 lb) and produces 92.8 dBA at 7 m. The same 12V 4000 G83 engine also powers generator sets from Hipower and Simson-Maxwell.

1750 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
260.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the 12V4000 DS1750

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1750 kW
Standby kVA2187
Prime power1600 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerCANBus ECU communications
Oil capacity260.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA52.3 S5
Voltage options380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current[3323, 3036, 2870, 2631, 2105, 303, 101] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity583 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6169×2632×3029 mm
Dry weight14511 kg
Sound level92.8 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V 4000 G83
Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationExhaust turbocharging (ETC) and charge air cooling (CAC)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 12V 4000 G83

1

Engine-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:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP550849Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3763, BALDWIN PF7928, DAVCO 102526, DAVCO 102527 FridayParts $20.90 KuduParts $39.00

Same engine, other brands

2 brands

The MTU 12V 4000 G83 in this set also powers 2 generator sets sold under 2 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
HipowerHMW 1730 T6
Simson-MaxwellSMTW1750 T6-T2

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 4000 G83
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium - duty, two-stage dry element—
Fuel filter33763 Amazon eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 NAPA $43.99
Fuel filterSecondary 8 Microns @ 98% Efficiency—
Oil filterN/A—
Battery260 Ah—
BeltN/A—
Coolant583.0 L—
Coolant filterN/A—
Oillube oil heat exchanger, lube oil filters multi stage, lube oil centrifuge260.0—
Spark plugN/A—

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended 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

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample 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 DS1750?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is rated 1750 kW standby (2187.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the MTU 12V4000 DS1750?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is powered by the MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine.

What fuel does the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 use?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 12V4000 DS1750?

The MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine in the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

How much coolant does the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 hold?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 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 DS1750?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is rated 1600 kW prime (2000 kVA), against 1750 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the MTU 12V4000 DS1750?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is rated at 92.8 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 weigh?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 has a dry weight of 14511 kg (31991 lb).

What voltages is the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 available in?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 is offered in 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 require?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 uses 4 batteryies, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group 8D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 12V4000 DS1750?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA52.3 S5 alternator.

Which fuel filter part number does the MTU 12V4000 DS1750 take?

The MTU 12V4000 DS1750 uses fuel filter part number 33763.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
3082751Reman engineService part / kit Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
50%173.745.89
75%250.266.1
100%323.385.41
Prime420.0111.0
Prime50%30.48.03
Prime75%42.511.23
Prime100%56.114.82
Standby50%5.21.4
Standby75%7.52.0
Standby100%9.92.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — 231150 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1750kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231157 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1600kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231202 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1750kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 40C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231203 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1750kW 3D FC 60Hz 40C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231204 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1750kW 3D FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231229 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1600kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 40C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231230 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1600kW 3F FC 60Hz 40C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231231 PG Spec 12V4000DS1750G04 1600kW 3F FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237481 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3B FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237561 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1880kVA 3D FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237651 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3B NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237741 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3B NEA 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3237811 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1880kVA 3D NEA 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238311 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3E FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238391 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3F FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238471 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3G FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238551 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3E NEA 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238631 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3F NEA 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238711 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3G NEA 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238791 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3E NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238871 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3F NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238951 PG spec 12V4000DS1750 1700kVA 3G NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU12V4000DS1750 1600kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 12V4000 DS1750 1750kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-12v-ds1750-dccp (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-12v-ds1750-stand (MTU)

This page was generated from the 29 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 33763$29.97
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