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MTU 18V2000 DS1250 Generator Set

The MTU 18V2000 DS1250 is a 1250 kW (1562 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 18V2000G76S engine. It is available at 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1899 A. It holds about 122 L (32.2 gal) of oil and 185 L (48.9 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 5036×2275×2454 mm (198.3×89.6×96.6 in), weighs about 9525 kg (20999 lb) and produces 90.2 dBA at 7 m.

1250 kW
Standby
40.2 L
Displacement
122.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1250 kW
Standby kVA1562
Prime power1000 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerDigital Control Panel
Oil capacity122.0 L
Alternator742RSL4048
Voltage options380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase3
Rated current1899 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking2800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity4
Coolant capacity185 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)5036×2275×2454 mm
Dry weight9525 kg
Sound level88.4 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 18V2000G76S
Oil capacity122.0 L
Coolant capacity73.0 L
Displacement40.2 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 18V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 18V2000 DS1250 is rated 1250 kW standby (1562.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 18V2000 DS1250 use?

The MTU 18V2000 DS1250 is powered by the MTU 18V2000G76S engine.

What kind of fuel does the MTU 18V2000 DS1250 run on?

The MTU 18V2000 DS1250 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 18V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 18V2000G76S engine in the MTU 18V2000 DS1250 has an oil capacity of 122.0 liters.

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 18V2000 DS1250?

The MTU 18V2000 DS1250 uses a 742RSL4048 alternator.

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 — 23947 PG Spec 18V2000DS1250 1250kW 3D T2 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23947 PG Spec 18V2000DS1250 1250kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23948 PG Spec 18V2000DS1250 1000kW 3B FC 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 18V2000-DS1250 1000kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 18V2000-DS1250 1250kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu2000-ds1250-18v-prime (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu2000-ds1250-18v-stand (MTU)