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MTU 20V4000 DS2500 Generator Set

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 is a 2500 kW (3125 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 20V4000G64S engine. It is available at 380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V and 1380 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 814 L (215.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 6 group-8 batteries rated 4200 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 7197×2900×3335 mm (283.3×114.2×131.3 in), weighs about 23490 kg (51787 lb) and produces 97.5 dBA at 7 m.

2500 kW
Standby
95.4 L
Displacement
390.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2500 kW
Standby kVA3125
Prime power2275 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
Oil capacity390.0 L
Alternator841-M70
Voltage options380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking4200 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity6
Coolant capacity814 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7197×2900×3335 mm
Dry weight23490 kg
Sound level97.5 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 20V4000G64S
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement95.4 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 20V4000G64S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter— find
Fuel filter— find
Oil filter— find
Belt— find
Coolant814.0 L—
Oil390.0 L—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 is rated 2500 kW standby (3125.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 20V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 is powered by the MTU 20V4000G64S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 20V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 runs on diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 20V4000G64S engine in the MTU 20V4000 DS2500 has an oil capacity of 390.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 20V4000 DS2500 use?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 uses a 841-M70 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime1620.0428.0
Prime50%310.082.0
Prime75%437.0115.0
Prime100%571.0151.0
Standby
Standby50%337.089.0
Standby75%462.0122.0
Standby100%587.0155.0

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 231213 PG Spec 20V4000DS2500G04 2500kW 3D T2 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231213 PG Spec 20V4000DS2500G04 2500kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231214 PG Spec 20V4000DS2500G04 2500kW 3D FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231238 PG Spec 20V4000DS2500G04 2275kW 3F T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231239 PG Spec 20V4000DS2500G04 2275kW 3F FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU20V4000DS2500 2250kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU20V4000DS2500 2275kW DCCP (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 20V4000 DS2500 2500kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — gps-mtu-20v4000-2500kw-diesel-genset-sku-6530 (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-20v-ds2500-dccp-1 (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-20v-ds2500-stand-1 (MTU)