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MTU 16V2000 DS1000 Generator Set

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is a 1000 kW (1250 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 3123 A. It holds about 114 L (30.1 gal) of oil and 188 L (49.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 5093×2292×2477 mm (200.5×90.2×97.5 in), weighs about 8525 kg (18794 lb) and produces 95.1 dBA at 7 m. An integrated tank holds 8328 L (2200.0 gal), roughly 24 hours of runtime.

1000 kW
Standby
35.7 L
Displacement
114.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the 16V2000 DS1000

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

Air intake

1 required
SUA90069Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1250
Prime power900 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
Controller2020, 2050), CANBus ECU communications, MTU Onsite Energy MGC-2000 (MGC-2010
Oil capacity114.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA 49.3 L10 (Class H-class insulation)
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current[3123, 2706, 1709, 1353, 1083, 156] A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker3000 A
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity188 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5093×2292×2477 mm
Dry weight8525 kg
Sound level95.1 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank8328.0 L
Tank runtime24 hr

Engine

MTU 16V 2000 G26S
Oil capacity114.0 L
Coolant capacity70.0 L
Displacement35.7 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V 2000 G26S

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 separatorP502404Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnMTU 0020920601, MTU 20920601, BALDWIN BF7987, SDMO 330510032 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.68

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V 2000 G26S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMTU Air Filter (dry type), Qty 2SUA90069 Amazon eBay
Fuel filter8690920031 Amazon eBay $29.99 NAPA $36.31
Oil filterFull flow oil filter—
Battery8D battery, 24V DC, Qty 4, Cold Cranking Amps 2800A @ -17.8°C (0°F)—
BeltBlower fan and fan drive, Radiator - unit mounted—
CoolantSystem coolant capacity (engine jacket water 70L + after cooler water 25L + balance)188.0 L—
OilTotal oil system capacity114.0 L—
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 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine is in the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is powered by the MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine.

What kind of fuel does the MTU 16V2000 DS1000 run on?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine in the MTU 16V2000 DS1000 has an oil capacity of 114.0 liters.

How much coolant does the MTU 16V2000 DS1000 hold?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 cooling system holds 188 liters (49.7 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is rated 900 kW prime (1125 kVA), against 1000 kW standby.

How loud is the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is rated at 95.1 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the dry weight of the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 has a dry weight of 8525 kg (18794 lb).

How big is the fuel tank on the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 has a 8328 liter (2200 US gallon) fuel tank, giving about 24 hours of runtime.

What voltages is the MTU 16V2000 DS1000 available in?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 is offered in 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the MTU 16V2000 DS1000 use?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 uses 4 batteryies, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group 8D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 49.3 L10 alternator. Insulation class H-class.

What fuel filter fits the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 uses fuel filter part number 8690920031.

What air filter fits the MTU 16V2000 DS1000?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1000 uses air filter part number SUA90069.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime252.066.57
Prime50%30.48.03
Prime75%42.511.23
Prime100%56.114.82
Standby186.549.27
Standby50%5.21.4
Standby75%7.52.0
Standby100%9.92.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — 231072 PG Spec 16V2000DS1000 900kW 3B T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 231073 PG Spec 16V2000DS1000 1000kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 231073 PG Spec 16V2000DS1000 1000kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 231076 PG Spec 16V2000DS1000 900kW 3F T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3239541 OE spec MTU16V2000DS1000 3B 50Hz 1 15 (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-DS1000-208-V-Submittal (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 16V2000 DS1000 1000kW Standby (MTU)Reference — 3239541 PG spec 16V2000DS1000 910kVA 3B FC NOx 50Hz (MTU)Reference — MTU16V2000 (MTU)

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