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MTU 16V4000 DS2000 Generator Set

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is a 2000 kW (2500 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V4000G14S engine. It is available at 380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V and 1380 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 3419 A. It holds about 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and 547 L (144.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 45 °C. Starting uses 4 group-8 batteries rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 6432×2338×3191 mm (253.2×92.0×125.6 in), weighs about 20720 kg (45680 lb) and produces 98.6 dBA at 7 m.

2000 kW
Standby
76.3 L
Displacement
300.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2000 kW
Standby kVA2500
Prime power1825 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerDigital Control Panel
Oil capacity300.0 L
Voltage options380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V
Phase3
Rated current[3419, 2706, 2165, 312, 104, 98, 94] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity547 L
Max ambient45 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)6432×2338×3191 mm
Dry weight21554 kg
Sound level98.6 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 16V4000G14S
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity175.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
Aspiration4-cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V4000G14S

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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

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V4000G14S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium duty - double cartridge—
Fuel filterSecondary 8 Microns @ 98% Efficiency—
Oil filterMedium duty - double cartridge—
Battery24 V—
BeltN/A—
Coolant filterN/A—
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

What is the power rating of the MTU 16V4000 DS2000?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is rated 2000 kW standby (2500.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the MTU 16V4000 DS2000?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is powered by the MTU 16V4000G14S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 use?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 runs on diesel.

How much oil does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 take?

The MTU 16V4000G14S engine in the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

How much coolant does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 hold?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 cooling system holds 547 liters (144.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the MTU 16V4000 DS2000?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is rated 1825 kW prime (2281 kVA), against 2000 kW standby.

How loud is the MTU 16V4000 DS2000?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is rated at 98.6 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 weigh?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 has a dry weight of 21554 kg (47518 lb).

What voltage does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 produce?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 is offered in 380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the MTU 16V4000 DS2000 require?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2000 uses 4 batteryies, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group 8D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%30.48.03
Prime75%42.511.23
Prime100%56.114.82
Standby558.0147.3
Standby50%5.21.4
Standby75%7.52.0
Standby100%9.92.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — 231151 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 2000kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231158 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 1825kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231205 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 2000kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231206 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 2000kW 3D FC 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231207 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 2000kW 3D FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231232 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 1825kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231233 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 1825kW 3F FC 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231234 PG Spec 16V4000DS2000G04 1825kW 3F FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU16V4000DS2000 1800kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU16V4000DS2000 1825kW DCCP (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU16V4000DS2000 2000kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 16V4000 DS2000 2000kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-16v-ds2000-dccp (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-16v-ds2000-stand (MTU)

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