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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 16V4000G83L 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 16V4000G83L engine also powers generator sets from Kohler.

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, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V
Phase3
Rated current4754 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group24
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity712.0 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7156×2299×3324 mm
Dry weight22045 kg
Sound level93.6 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 16V4000G83L
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity458.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
AspirationNo Load to Full Load Regulation
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V4000G83L

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

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The MTU 16V4000G83L in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
Kohler2500REOZD

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry—
Fuel filter4202934 Amazon eBay $71.49 NAPA $65.16
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant225.0 l—
Oil300.0 l—
Spark plug—

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

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 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 16V4000G83L 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 16V4000G83L engine in the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What is the cooling system capacity of the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 cooling system holds 712 liters (188.1 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What is the continuous rating of the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is rated 1888 kW prime (2350 kVA), against 2500 kW standby.

How loud is the MTU 16V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is rated at 93.6 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 weigh?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 has a dry weight of 22045 kg (48600 lb).

What voltage does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 produce?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 is offered in 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 3-phase.

How many cold cranking amps does the MTU 16V4000 DS2500 require?

The MTU 16V4000 DS2500 uses 1 battery, 24 V each, 2800 CCA, group 24, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

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.

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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Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 4202934$65.16
1 priced item$65.16
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