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MTU 16V2000 DS1250 Generator Set

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is a 1250 kW (1562 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V2000 G86S engine. It is available at 380 V, 400 V and 415 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1724 A. It holds about 114 L (30.1 gal) of oil and 70 L (18.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses 1 group-not specified battery rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 4830×1990×2200 mm (190.2×78.3×86.6 in), weighs about 7100 kg (15653 lb) and produces 96.3 dBA at 7 m.

1250 kW
Standby
35.7 L
Displacement
114.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the 16V2000 DS1250

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

Air intake

1 required
SUA90069Air filtersee priceAmazon

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1250 kW
Standby kVA1562
Prime power800 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerBasler controller
Oil capacity114.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA 50.2 L8
Voltage options380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current1724 A
Power factor0.8
Battery groupnot specified
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity70 L
Max ambient40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4830×1990×2200 mm
Dry weight7100 kg
Sound level96.3 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 16V2000 G86S
Oil capacity114.0 L
Coolant capacity188.0 L
Displacement35.7 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V2000 G86S

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 16V2000 G86S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMTU Air Filter (dry type), Qty 2SUA90069 Amazon eBay
Battery8D battery, 24V DC, Qty 4, Cold Cranking Amps 2800A @ -17.8°C (0°F)—
Coolant188.0 L—
Oil114.0 L—

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

What is the power rating of the MTU 16V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is rated 1250 kW standby (1562.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is powered by the MTU 16V2000 G86S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 16V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 16V2000 G86S engine in the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 has an oil capacity of 114.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the MTU 16V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 cooling system holds 70 liters (18.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the MTU 16V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is rated 800 kW prime (1135 kVA), against 1250 kW standby.

How loud is the MTU 16V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is rated at 96.3 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 weigh?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 has a dry weight of 7100 kg (15652 lb).

What voltage does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 produce?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 is offered in 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 3-phase.

What size battery does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 need?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 uses 1 battery, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group not specified, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What alternator does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 uses a Leroy-Somer LSA 50.2 L8 alternator.

Which air filter part number does the MTU 16V2000 DS1250 take?

The MTU 16V2000 DS1250 uses air filter part number SUA90069.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
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 — 1135 (MTU)Spec sheet — 231074 PG Spec 16V2000DS1250 1250kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 231074 PG Spec 16V2000DS1250 1250kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3239611 OE spec MTU16V2000DS1250 3D 50Hz 1 15 (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — LEL Model MTU 16V2000 DS1250 Engine 16V2000C36F 1250 kW (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 16V2000 DS1250 1250kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 16V2000 DS1250 1250kW Standby (MTU)Reference — 3239561 PG spec 16V2000DS1250 1135kVA 3B FC NOx 50Hz (MTU)Reference — MTU16V2000 (MTU)

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