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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, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V and 1380 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 4748 A. It holds about 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 814 L (215.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 54 °C. Starting uses 1 group-24 battery rated 4200 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 7640×2915×3310 mm (300.8×114.8×130.3 in), weighs about 26941 kg (59395 lb) and produces 97.5 dBA at 7 m.

2500 kW
Standby
95.4 L
Displacement
390.0 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power2500 kW
Standby kVA3125
Prime power2275 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerDigital Control Panel(s)
Oil capacity390.0 L
Alternator1020FDL1104
Voltage options380 V, 416 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V
Phase3
Rated current4748 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker4320 A
Battery group24
Battery cranking4200 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity814 L
Max ambient54 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7640×2915×3310 mm
Dry weight23490 kg
Sound level97.5 dBA @ 7 m
Fuel tank0.0 L
Tank runtime0 hr

Engine

MTU 20V4000G64S
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity205.0 L
Displacement95.4 L
AspirationNo Load to Full Load Regulation
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

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

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

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

What engine is in the MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

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

What kind of fuel does the MTU 20V4000 DS2500 run on?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

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

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 20V4000 DS2500?

The MTU 20V4000 DS2500 uses a 1020FDL1104 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 — 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 — gps-mtu-20v4000-2500kw-diesel-genset-sku-6530 (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-20v-ds2500-stand-1 (MTU)Reference — MTU20V4000DS2500 2275kW DCCP (MTU)Reference — mtu4000-20v-ds2500-dccp-1 (MTU)Parts manual — MTU20V4000DS2500 2250kW Prime (MTU)