Specifications
| Fuel | diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 1115 kW |
| Prime power | 925 kW |
| Emissions | EPA 40 CFR89 / Tier 1 |
| Oil capacity | 92.0 L |
| Coolant capacity | 110 L |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 2365×1580×1925 mm |
| Dry weight | 3100 kg |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 110.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 261.0 L |
| Displacement | 31.9 L |
| Aspiration | Turbo Air/Air DC |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Common questions
What is the power rating of the MTU 16V 2000 G83?
The MTU 16V 2000 G83 is rated 1115 kW standby.
What engine does the MTU 16V 2000 G83 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 G83 is powered by the MTU 16V2000G83 engine.
What fuel does the MTU 16V 2000 G83 use?
The MTU 16V 2000 G83 runs on diesel.
What is the oil capacity of the MTU 16V 2000 G83?
The MTU 16V2000G83 engine in the MTU 16V 2000 G83 has an oil capacity of 110.0 liters.
Troubleshooting
42Fault codes
| Code | Meaning | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 084 | HP fuel system leaking, Contact Service. | System contains air | |
| 082 | RAIL Pressure in HP fuel system Contact Service. | PRESSURE exceeds specified value; | Solenoid valve of HP fuel control block jamming or wiring to solenoid valve defective |
Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Injector defective | Replace (— Page 6 - 18) | |
| Injection pump defective | Replace (— Page 6-15) | |
| Engine wiring Defective | Check (— Page 6-62) | |
| Engine Overloaded | Contact Service. | |
| Engine speed not steady | Component Probable Cause Task Speed sensor Defective Contact Service. | |
| Fuel system Not vented | Vent fuel system (— Page 6-23) | |
| ECU Defective | Contact Service. | |
| Coolant leaks on intercooler | Component Probable Cause Task Intercooler Leaking, major coolant discharge Contact Service. | |
| Exhaust gas black | Component Probable Cause Task Air filter clogged Check signal ring position of service indicator (= Page 6 - 37). Fuel injection equipment Injector defective Replace (> Page 6-18). Injection pump defective Replace (> Page 6-15). Engine Overloaded Contact Service. | |
| Exhaust gas blue | Component Probable Cause Task Engine oil Too much oil in engine Drain engine oil (+> Page 6-39). Oil separator of crankcase breather contaminated Replace (— Page 6-08). Exhaust turbocharger, cylinder head, piston rings, cylinder liner Defective Contact Service. | |
| Exhaust gas white | Component Probable Cause Task Engine Not at operating temperature Run engine to reach operating temperature. Fuel system Water in fuel Check fuel system on fuel prefilter. Drain fuel prefilter (+ Page 6-28). Intercooler Leaking Contact Service. | |
| Coolant temperature too high | Component Probable Cause Task T-LUBE OIL Lube-oil temperature too high (1st limit) Reduce power. T-LUBE OIL Lube-oil temperature too high (2nd limit) 1. Reduce power. T-COOLANT temperature too high (1st limit); warning Reduce power. T-COOLANT temperature too high (2nd limit); automatic engine shutdown 1. Allow the engine to cool down. 2. Check coolant cooler (elements etc.) and clean contaminated parts (see manufacturer's documentation). 3. Re-start the engine (= Page 3-03). 4. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | |
| Fuel supply pressure too low | Component Probable Cause Task P-FUEL supply pressure too low (1st limit) 1. Check fuel lines for leaks; repair defective lines. 2. Clean fuel prefilter (= Page 6 — 26). 3. Flush fuel prefilter (— Page 6 — 30). 4. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (> Page 6-32). 5. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (> Page 6-25). 6. If fault is not rectified: Contact Service. P-FUEL supply pressure too low (2nd limit) 1. Check fuel lines for leaks; repair defective lines. 2. Clean fuel prefilter (> Page 6 - 26). 3. Flush fuel prefilter (— Page 6 — 30). 4. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (— Page 6-32), 5. Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (— Page 6-25). 6. If fault is not rectified: Contact Service. | |
| Violation of first limit for external temperature | Component Probable Cause Task Depending on the corresponding measuring point, which is read via CAN 1 bus | |
| Engine does not turn when starter is actuated | Battery Low or defective, Cable connections defective, Engine wiring or starter defective, Engine wiring Defective | Charge or replace battery (see manufacturer's documentation), Check if cable connections are properly secured (see manufacturer’s documentation), Check if cable connections are properly secured, contact Service, Check (> Page 6-62) |
| Engine turns but does not fire | Starter Poor rotation by starter: Battery low or defective, Engine wiring Defective, Fuel system Not vented, ECU Defective | Charge or replace battery (see manufacturer’s documentation), Check (> Page 6-62), Vent fuel system (— Page 6-23), Contact Service |
| Engine fires unevenly | Fuel injection equipment Injector defective, Injection pump defective, Engine wiring Defective, Fuel system Not vented, ECU Defective | Replace (— Page 6 - 18), Replace (— Page 6 - 15), Check (> Page 6-62), Vent fuel system (— Page 6-23), Contact Service |
| Engine does not reach nominal speed | Fuel supply Fuel prefilter clogged, Fuel filter clogged, Air supply Air filter clogged | Replace (— Page 6 — 32), Replace (— Page 6-25), Check signal ring position of service indicator (= Page 6 - 37) |
| Engine speed lower than 200 rpm; automatic engine shutdown | Re-start the engine (— Page 3-03). | |
| Idle speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure. | Note further alarms. | |
| Run-up speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure. | Note further alarms. | |
| Starter speed not reached within a specified period; Termination of starting procedure. | Note further alarms. | |
| Coolant preheating Check preheating pump / preheating system (see manufacturer's documentation). Termination of starting procedure (depending on project design) | Coolant preheating Check preheating pump / preheating system (see manufacturer's documentation). | Termination of starting procedure (depending on project design) |
| Check sum error of measuring-point data in ECU. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Check sum error of measuring-point data in IDM. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 1). If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Accumulated fuel consumption data in EDM (redundant data record 2). If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Hour meter data in EDM NOT VALID. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Hour meter data in IDM NOT VALID. If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 1). If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Check sum error of fault memory in EDM (redundant data record 2). If fault occurs repeatedly: Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Supply voltage too low (1st limit) | Check ECU supply voitage. | |
| Supply voltage too low (2nd limit) | Check ECU supply voltage. | |
| Supply voltage too high (1st limit) | Check ECU supply voltage. | |
| Supply voltage too high (2nd limit). If engine was stopped: Start engine automatic engine shutdown (— Page 3-03). (depending on project design) | Check ECU supply voltage. | |
| Electronic equipment defective; automatic engine shutdown | Contact Service. | |
| Power supply for pressure sensors defective. If alarm does not disappear: Contact Service. | Disconnect connectors X2 and X3 from ECU. Check wiring (pressure sensors). Contact Service. | |
| Internal electronic fault (temperature sensors) Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Internal electronic fault; Contact Service. | Contact Service. | |
| Engine does not start | Contact Service. |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Available documents
Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2025-09-19-EN final (MTU)