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MTU 16 V 4000 G63 Generator Set

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 is a 1965 kW (2360 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V 4000 G63 engine. It is available at 12 V, 4000, 50 Hz and rated 3586 A. It holds about 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and not specified L (None gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of not specified °C. Starting uses not specified group-not specified battery at not specified V. The set measures not specified×not specified×not specified mm (None×None×None in), weighs about 13395 kg (29531 lb) and produces not specified dBA at not specified m. An integrated tank holds not specified L (None gal), roughly not specified hours of runtime. The same 16V 4000 G63 engine also powers generator sets from Talles.

1965 kW
Standby
4.77 L
Displacement
300.0 L
Oil capacity
4
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Service parts for the 16 V 4000 G63

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

Air intake

1 required

Fuel system

1 required

Oil system

1 required

Belts

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power1965 kW
Standby kVA2360
Prime power1888 kW
EmissionsTA-Luft
ControllerADEC
Oil capacity300.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA52.3 L12
Voltage options12 V
Phase4000
Rated current3586 A
Power factornot specified
Circuit breakernot specified A
Battery groupnot specified
Battery voltagenot specified V
Battery quantitynot specified
Coolant capacitynot specified L
Max ambientnot specified °C
Dry weight13395 kg
Tank runtimenot specified hr

Engine

MTU 16V 4000 G63
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity175.0 L
Displacement4.77 L
AspirationTCI
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterW10052000 hr Amazon eBay
Fuel filterW10011000 hr Amazon $902.95 eBay
Oil filterW1008500 hr Amazon eBay
BeltW12411000 hr Amazon eBay
CoolantChange
OilChange

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 16 V 4000 G63?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 is rated 1965 kW standby (2360.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 use?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 is powered by the MTU 16V 4000 G63 engine.

Is the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 diesel or gas?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 16 V 4000 G63?

The MTU 16V 4000 G63 engine in the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 use?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA52.3 L12 alternator.

What oil filter does the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 use?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 uses oil filter part number W1008.

What fuel filter does the MTU 16 V 4000 G63 use?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 uses fuel filter part number W1001.

What air filter fits the MTU 16 V 4000 G63?

The MTU 16 V 4000 G63 uses air filter part number W1005.

Troubleshooting

6

Fault codes

CodeMeaningRemedy
ADECEngine governor ADEC (ECU 7) for Series 4000 genset engines - Fault messages
003HI T-FuelContact Service.
004SS T-FuelContact Service.
005HI T-Charge Air1. Reduce power. 2. Check intercooler.
006SS T-Charge AirContact Service.
015AL L1 T-Coolant Intercooler

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing. Full MTU 16 V 4000 G63 troubleshooting guide (16 entries) →

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%247.4209.0
Prime75%358.7202.0
Prime100%471.1199.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — MTU 4000 series (MTU)Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)Reference — MTU 16V4000 DS2500 2500kW Prime (MTU)Owner's manual — tp6503 (MTU)Service manual — tp6503 (MTU)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter W1001$902.95
1 priced item$902.95
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