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MTU 16V 4000 M53 Generator Set

The MTU 16V 4000 M53 is a 1492 kW diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V 4000 M53R / 16V 4000 M53 engine.

1492 kW
Standby
76.3 L
Displacement
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Standby power1492 kW

Engine

MTU 16V 4000 M53R / 16V 4000 M53
Displacement76.3 L
Aspirationturbocharging with 2 water-cooled turbochargers
Rated speed1600 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V 4000 M53R / 16V 4000 M53

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 separatorP552006Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainMTU 4202934, NAPA 3645, BALDWIN BF1262, SISU 1273400331 FridayParts $42.88

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 16V 4000 M53?

The MTU 16V 4000 M53 is rated 1492 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 16V 4000 M53 use?

The MTU 16V 4000 M53 is powered by the MTU 16V 4000 M53R / 16V 4000 M53 engine.

What fuel does the MTU 16V 4000 M53 use?

The MTU 16V 4000 M53 runs on diesel.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Continuous100%364.496.2

Available documents

Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)

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