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MTU 20 V 4000 G23 Generator Set

The MTU 20 V 4000 G23 is a 2200 kW standby generator set powered by a MTU 20V 4000 G23 engine. It is available at 12 V, 4000-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant.

2200 kW
Standby
4.77 L
Displacement
390.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power2200 kW
EmissionsTA-Luft
ControllerADEC
Oil capacity390.0 L
Voltage options12 V
Phase4000

Engine

MTU 20V 4000 G23
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement4.77 L
AspirationTA-Luft
Rated speed1500 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 20V 4000 G23
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter6000 hr find
Fuel filter5000 hr find
Oil filterF303791042 hr PartsGeek
Belt3000 hr find
Coolant205.0 l
Coolant filter find
OilF30027337100 hr PartsGeek

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 20 V 4000 G23?

The MTU 20 V 4000 G23 is rated 2200 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 20 V 4000 G23 use?

The MTU 20 V 4000 G23 is powered by the MTU 20V 4000 G23 engine.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 20 V 4000 G23?

The MTU 20V 4000 G23 engine in the MTU 20 V 4000 G23 has an oil capacity of 390.0 liters.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaningCauseRemedy
SEO03 nd11 231High TemperatureContact Service.
003Fuel temperature too high.Contact Service.
004Fuel temperature too high; engine shutdown.Contact Service.
005Charge-air temperature too high.Reduce power, Check intercooler.
006Charge-air temperature too high; engine shutdown.Reduce power, Check intercooler.
009Coolant temperature in intercooler too high.Reduce power.
010Coolant temperature in intercooler too high; engine shutdown.Reduce power.
015Lube oil pressure too low.Contact Service.
016Lube oil pressure too low; engine shutdown.Check oil level, top up as necessary (> Page 169). Attempt to restart engine (-» Page 55).
019Exhaust gas temperature (A-side) too high.Check cabling (— Page 194), Contact Service.
020Exhaust gas temperature (A-side) too high; engine shutdown.Check cabling (— Page 194), Contact Service.
021Exhaust gas temperature (B-side) too high.Check cabling (— Page 194), Contact Service.
022Exhaust gas temperature (B-side) too high; engine shutdown.Check cabling (— Page 194), Contact Service.
023Coolant level too low.Check coolant level in expansion tank (— Page 176).
025Oil filter differential pressure too high.Replace oil filter (— Page 173).
027Leak-fuel level too high.Check fuel system, Contact Service.
029Idle speed of ETC 2 too high.Contact Service.
030Engine Speed reduced.Acknowledge alarm, Attempt to restart engine.
031Speed of primary turbocharger too high.Contact Service.
33Fuel filter differential pressure too high.Replace fuel filter (— Page 153).
036HI ETC 2 OverspeedReduce power. Contact Service.
037SS ETC 2 OverspeedReduce power. Contact Service.
038AL ETC Speed DeviationSynchronization fault between primary turbocharger and one of the secondary turbochargers.Reduce power. Contact Service.
039AL ETC 2 Cutin FailureReduce power. Contact Service.
044LO Coolant Level IntercoolerCheck coolant level (— Page 184).
051HI T-Lube OilReduce power.
052SS T-Lube OilReduce power. Check engine oil level (— Page 169).
057LOP-CoolantCheck coolant circuit.
058SS P-CoolantAutomatic engine shutdown. Check coolant level (— Page 176).
059SS T-Coolant L3Allow engine to cool down; Check coolant cooler, clean if necessary. Contact Service.
060SS T-Coolant L4Allow engine to cool down; Check coolant cooler, clean if necessary. Contact Service.
063HI P-CrankcaseReduce power. Replace oil separator element (— Page 138).
064SS P-CrankcaseReplace oil separator element (— Page 138). Contact Service.
065LO P-FuelCheck fuel lines for leaks. Clean fuei prefilter (— Page 154). Flush fuel prefilter (+ Page 158). Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (> Page 160). Replace fuel filter (— Page 153).
066SS P-FuelCheck fuel lines for leaks. Clean fuel prefilter (— Page 154). Flush fuel prefilter (—+ Page 158). Replace filter element of fuel prefilter (— Page 160). Replace fuel filter (=> Page 153).
067Hi T-CoolantReduce power.
068SS T-CoolantAllow engine to cool down; Check coolant cooler, clean if necessary. Restart engine (— Page 59) Contact Service.
081AL Rail LeakageContact Service.
082HI P-Fuel (Common Rail)Contact Service.
083LO P-Fuel (Common Rail)Contact Service.
085HI T-RecirculationReduce power.
089SS Engine Speed too LowCheck for additional messages.
090SS Starter Speed Not ReachedContact Service.
091SS Release Speed Not ReachedContact Service.
093SS T-PreheatCheck preheater.
094LO T-PreheatCheck preheater.
095AL Prelubrication FaultCheck oil priming system.
102AL Consumption Meter FaultyContact Service.
104AL Eng Hours Counter Defect
442 - AL L2 P-Aux 1Pressure signal of Aux 1 has exceeded / not attained limit value 2, depending on configuration.Sensor defect of injector power stage; internal fault of engine governor.Replace ECU.
445Ambient air pressure sensor faulty.Replace ECU.
448Charge-air pressure too high.Contact Service.
450Input signal for idle/end torque faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check signal transmitter and cabling, replace as necessary. Error cleared after restarting the engine.
454Power reduction is active.Note further fault messages. Determine and rectify reason for power reduction.
460EMU exhaust gas temperature value too high.Check cabling. Contact Service.
461EMU exhaust gas temperature value too low.Check cabling. Contact Service.
462EMU coolant temperature value too high / low.Check configuration with DiaSys.
464 - SD P-AUX 1Analog pressure input signal for Aux 1 faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check pressure transmitter and cabling, replace as necessary. Error cleared after restarting the engine.
467 - AL L2 T-Aux 1Temperature signal of Aux 1 has exceeded / not attained limit value 2, depending on configuration.Determine and rectify reason for limit value violation.
468 - SD T-AUX 1Analog input for Aux 1 temperature faulty.Replace ECU.
469 - SD AUX 1Analog input signal for Aux 1 faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check signal transmitter and cabling, replace as necessary.
470Temperature sensor for ECU faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check sensor and cabling, replace as necessary. Error cleared after restarting the engine.
471 -- SD Coil CurrentControl circuit for suction restrictor faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check sensor and cabling, replace as necessary. Error cleared after restarting the engine.
472Engine shutdown, since all shutdown channels have 'sensor faulty’.Check cabling. Contact Service.
473 - AL Cabling PWM_CM2Cable break or short circuit on channel PWM_CM2.Check cabling. Contact Service.
474Cable break or short circuit on channel FO.Check cabling. Contact Service.
475Tripped by crash recorder triggering due to engine shutdown.Determine and rectify cause of triggering / engine shutdown.
476Crash recorder initialization error.Check setting with DiaSys.
478Combined alarm YELLOW from plant.Note further fault messages.
479Combined alarm RED from plant.Note further fault messages.
480 -- AL Ext. Engine ProtectionExternal engine protection function is active. Monitoring of plant signal by ECU is active (plant-side). Check plant Signal.
482Exhaust temperature sensor on A-side faulty; short circuit or wire break.Check sensor and cabling (B4.23), replace as necessary.
484Exhaust gas temperature (C-side) too high.Reduce power. Contact Service.
485Exhaust gas temperature (C-side} too high.Reduce power.
99Lube-oil temperature before engine, shutdown
101Lube-oil temperature before engine, shutdown
401Lube oil pressure before engine, shutdown
SEO03Nd11 231Contact Service.
026HI P-Diff Lube OilReplace oil filter (— Page 173).
032SS ETC 1 overspeed1. Automatic power reduction by engine control system. 2. Check air filters (— Page 164).

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
0015384230Torque wrench, 0.5-5 Nm1Tool PartsGeek
01200210aGasket1Gasket PartsGeek
04000047aSealing ring, Injector1Gasket PartsGeek
07500159bAdapter, Injector1Adapter PartsGeek
07500160a1Cable connector, Injector1Connector PartsGeek
07500211aScrew, Injector hold-down clamp (1)1Fastener PartsGeek
07500220aO-rings (2) and damping ring (3), Injector3Gasket PartsGeek
07600211aInjector1Injector PartsGeek
08300029bGasket1Gasket PartsGeek
08300126aEasy-change filter1Filter PartsGeek
20200220aDisconnect pump and hose.1Hose PartsGeek
2020161Air filter1Air filter PartsGeek
20300173aCoolant filter1Coolant filter PartsGeek
20300176aCharge-air coolant pump — Relief bore check1Pump PartsGeek
21300116aDrive belt condition check1Belt PartsGeek
21300167aBattery-charging generator drive — Drive belt tension adjustment1Belt PartsGeek
21300167bBattery-charging generator drive — Drive belt replacement1Belt PartsGeek
30380Cleaner (Hakupur 312)1Cleaner PartsGeek
40477Assembly paste (Optimoly Paste White T)1Fluid PartsGeek FridayParts $314.60
50701513aTemperature sensors for single exhaust gas B4.1 to B4.8 (engine side A)Sensor PartsGeek
507015144Temperature sensors for single exhaust gas B4.11 to B4.18 (engine side B)Sensor PartsGeek
507015174Injectors Y39.1 to Y39.8, engine side A (underneath the cylinder head covers of the cylinders)Injector PartsGeek
F30027336Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm4Tool PartsGeek
F30027340Ratchet adapter1Tool PartsGeek
F30047446Torque wrench, 60-320 Nm2Tool PartsGeek
F30452578Slotted nut driver, 0.5-5 Nm1Tool PartsGeek
F30452739Milling cutter1Tool PartsGeek
F30510423Torque wrench, 10-60 Nm4Tool PartsGeek
F6789889Installation/removal tool for injector1Tool PartsGeek
W1005Air filterAir filter Amazon eBay $16.07 PartsGeek
W1006Fuel injectorsFuel injectors PartsGeek
W1008Engine oil filterEngine operation Amazon eBay $589.99 PartsGeek
W1011Cylinder chambersCylinder chambers PartsGeek
X00029933Grease (Kluthe Hakuform 30-10/Emulgier)1Fluid PartsGeek
20300174aSealing ring1Service part / kit PartsGeek

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Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2025-09-19-EN final (MTU)Owner's manual — tp6605 (MTU)

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