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MTU 20V4000 DS3250 Generator Set

The MTU 20V4000 DS3250 is a 3250 kW (4062 kVA) diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 20V4000G94S engine. It is available at 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V and 1380 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 4886 A. It holds about 390 L (103.0 gal) of oil and 860 L (227.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 43 °C. Starting uses 6 group-8 batteries rated 4200 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 7756×3072×3590 mm (305.4×120.9×141.3 in), weighs about 27340 kg (60274 lb) and produces 95.1 dBA at 7 m.

3250 kW
Standby
95.4 L
Displacement
390.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power3250 kW
Standby kVA4062
Prime power3250 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
Oil capacity390.0 L
Voltage options480 V, 600 V, 4160 V, 1247 V, 1320 V, 1380 V
Phase3
Rated current[4886, 3909, 563, 188, 177, 170] A
Power factor0.8
Battery group8D
Battery cranking4200 CCA
Battery voltage24V V
Battery quantity6
Coolant capacity860 L
Max ambient43 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)7756×3072×3590 mm
Dry weight27340 kg
Sound level95.1 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 20V4000G94S
Oil capacity390.0 L
Coolant capacity860.0 L
Displacement95.4 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What size generator is the MTU 20V4000 DS3250?

The MTU 20V4000 DS3250 is rated 3250 kW standby (4062.0 kVA).

Which engine powers the MTU 20V4000 DS3250?

The MTU 20V4000 DS3250 is powered by the MTU 20V4000G94S engine.

Is the MTU 20V4000 DS3250 diesel or gas?

The MTU 20V4000 DS3250 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 20V4000 DS3250?

The MTU 20V4000G94S engine in the MTU 20V4000 DS3250 has an oil capacity of 390.0 liters.

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 — 231155 PG Spec 20V4000DS3250G04 3250kW 3D T2 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231155 PG Spec 20V4000DS3250G04 3250kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231221 PG Spec 20V4000DS3250G04 3250kW 3D T2 SCAQMD 60Hz 43C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231222 PG Spec 20V4000DS3250G04 3250kW 3D FC 60Hz 43C (MTU)Spec sheet — 231223 PG Spec 20V4000DS3250G04 3250kW 3D FC 60Hz 50C (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 20V4000 DS3250 3250kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu4000-20v-ds3250-stand (MTU)
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