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MTU 20V 4000 G42 Generator Set

The MTU 20V 4000 G42 is a 2740 kW (3010 kVA) standby generator set powered by a MTU 20V 4000 G42 engine. It holds about 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 205 L (54.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 100 °C. The set weighs about 9450 kg (20834 lb) and produces 127 dBA.

2740 kW
Standby
390.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Service parts for the 20V 4000 G42

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

Air intake

1 required
M015565/01EAir filterfind

Belts

1 required
0135315483Beltsee priceAmazon

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Specifications

Standby power2740 kW
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity205 L
Max ambient100 °C
Dry weight9450 kg
Sound level127.0 dBA

Engine

MTU 20V 4000 G42
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterRemove air filter and install new one (→Page 6 – 37). Reset signal ring of service indicator (→Page 6 – 38).M015565/01E buy
Fuel filter24 hr
Oil filter600 hr
Battery32 hr
BeltDrive belt replacement0135315483 Amazon eBay
Coolant42 hr
Coolant filter
Hydraulic filter
Oil250 hr
Spark plug53 hr

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

Common questions

How many kW is the MTU 20V 4000 G42?

The MTU 20V 4000 G42 is rated 2740 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 20V 4000 G42 use?

The MTU 20V 4000 G42 is powered by the MTU 20V 4000 G42 engine.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 20V 4000 G42?

The MTU 20V 4000 G42 engine in the MTU 20V 4000 G42 has an oil capacity of 390.0 liters.

Which air filter part number does the MTU 20V 4000 G42 take?

The MTU 20V 4000 G42 uses air filter part number M015565/01E.

Parts

2
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
A001061/MTU Fluids and Lubricants SpecificationService part / kit buy
M015565/02ECooling system (LT circuit)0.7Service part / kit buy

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.

Available documents

Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2021-03-17-EN final (MTU)Reference — MTU REACH SVHC 2025-09-19-EN final (MTU)Service manual — M015555 00E 20V4000 G02 (MTU)Service manual — tp6248 (MTU)