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MTU 16V4000 DS2500 Generator Set

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is a 2500 kW (3125 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V4000G24F engine. It is available at 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V and 1380 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 4754 A. It holds about 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and 712 L (188.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 43 °C. Starting uses 1 group-24 battery rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 7156×2299×3324 mm (281.7×90.5×130.9 in), weighs about 22045 kg (48601 lb) and produces 93.6 dBA at 7 m. The same 16V4000G24F engine also powers generator sets from Lees.

2500 kW
Standby
76.3 L
Displacement
300.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the 16V4000 DS2500

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

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2500 kW
Standby kVA3125
Prime power1888 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerDigital Control Panel(s)
Oil capacity300.0 L
Alternator1020FDL1104
Voltage options380 V, 400 V, 415 V, 11 V
Phase3
Rated current4754 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group24
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity712 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7156×2299×3324 mm
Dry weight13395 kg
Sound level93.6 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 16V4000G24F
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity225.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
AspirationTurbocharged, water/air inter cooling
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V4000G24F
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter4202934 Amazon eBay $71.49
Oil filter
Battery
Belt
Coolant500.0 l
Oil300.0
Spark plug

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is rated 2500 kW standby (3125.0 kVA).

What engine is in the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is powered by the MTU 16V4000G24F engine.

What fuel does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000G24F engine in the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 uses a 1020FDL1104 alternator.

What fuel filter does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 uses fuel filter part number 4202934.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
M128RStarter2Starter Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

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 — 231211 PG Spec 16V4000DS2500G04 2500kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231212 PG Spec 16V4000DS2500G04 2500kW 3D FC 60Hz 45C (MTU)Spec sheet — 2360-NEA-Singapore-for-ORDE (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238421 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2360kVA 3F FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238501 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2550kVA 3G FC 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238821 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2360kVA 3E NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238901 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2360kVA 3F NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 3238981 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2360kVA 3G NOx 50Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU16V4000DS2500 2500kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-16v-ds2500-stand (MTU)Reference — 3237511 PG spec 16V4000DS2500 2550kVA 3B FC 50Hz (MTU)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 4202934$71.49
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