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MTU 285PSL1700 Generator Set

The MTU 285PSL1700 is a 30 kW (30 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a John Deere 3029TFG89 engine. It is available at 240 V, 208 V, 380 V, 480 V and 600 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 125 A. It holds about 8 L (2.1 gal) of oil and 11.4 L (3.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. The set measures 1581×749×1226 mm (62.2×29.5×48.3 in), weighs about 736 kg (1623 lb) and produces 72.2 dBA at 7 m. The same 3029TFG89 engine also powers generator sets from AKSA.

30 kW
Standby
2.9 L
Displacement
8.0 L
Oil capacity
0
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Standby kVA30
EmissionsEPA Tier 3 Certified
Oil capacity8.0 L
Voltage options240 V, 208 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase1,3,3,3,3,3
Rated current[125, 104, 90, 57, 45, 36] A
Power factor[1, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8]
Coolant capacity11.4 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)1581×749×1226 mm
Dry weight736 kg
Sound level72.2 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

John Deere 3029TFG89
Oil capacity8.0 L
Coolant capacity5.7 L
Displacement2.9 L
Aspirationturbocharged
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 3029TFG89
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterAir cleaner find
Fuel filterFuel Filter with Water SeparatorRE62418 eBay $20.88 PartsGeek
Oil filterFull flow oil filter find
BeltBlower fan and fan drive, Flexible coupling find
CoolantJacket water pump, Radiator - unit mounted11.4 L
OilTotal oil system: L (gal)8.0 L

Compatible filters for the John Deere 3029TFG89 — cross-referenced via Donaldson. Options to verify against your serial number, not confirmed for this exact unit.

  • Air filter: John Deere AP3330 John Deere RE45828 John Deere AM129028 John Deere KV16429 John Deere 96293
  • Oil filter: John Deere DZ112582 John Deere DZ118286 John Deere AR58956 Donaldson P550758 Donaldson P551352

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 285PSL1700?

The MTU 285PSL1700 is rated 30 kW standby (30.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 285PSL1700 use?

The MTU 285PSL1700 is powered by the John Deere 3029TFG89 engine.

What fuel does the MTU 285PSL1700 use?

The MTU 285PSL1700 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 285PSL1700?

The John Deere 3029TFG89 engine in the MTU 285PSL1700 has an oil capacity of 8.0 liters.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
DZ108524CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DAMPERT (OD=171mm) (1346)1Pump PartsGeek
DZ110081STARTER MOTOR (12V, 3.4KW) (3075)1Spark plug PartsGeek
DZ110082STARTER MOTOR (24V, 4KW) (30BL)1Spark plug PartsGeek
RE509106ALTERNATOR (14V, 65A) (3132)1Alternator PartsGeek
RE519568STARTER MOTOR (12V, 3.2KW) (3085)1Spark plug PartsGeek FridayParts $159.89
RE519626OIL FILTER (5926)1Oil filter Amazon eBay $23.41 PartsGeek
RE533026FUEL FILTERS (35K6)1Oil filter Amazon eBay $33.90 PartsGeek
RE544045ALTERNATOR (28V, 50A) (3131)1Alternator PartsGeek
RE546868STARTER MOTOR (12V, 3.2KW ISKRA) (30BA)1Spark plug PartsGeek yemparts $297.21
RE552251STARTER MOTOR (24V, 3.5KW) (30CA)1Spark plug PartsGeek
RE552252STARTER MOTOR (24V) (30CB)1Spark plug PartsGeek
RE62418FUEL FILTERS (35C4)1Oil filter eBay $20.88 PartsGeek
SE501177NOZZLE (REMAN FOR RE515684) (16QN) (16QP) (16SW) (16SV) (16WL)1Injector PartsGeek
SE501835ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE509106) (14V, 65A) (3132)1Alternator PartsGeek
SE501851STARTER MOTOR (REMAN FOR DZ110081 OR RE507670) (12V, 3.4KW) (3075)1Spark plug PartsGeek kuduparts $130.00
SE501869STARTER MOTOR (REMAN FOR RE519568) (12V, 3.2KW) (3085)1Spark plug PartsGeek FridayParts $159.89
SE502214TURBOCHARGER (REMAN FOR RE518226) (65V6)1Turbocharger PartsGeek
SE502286STARTER MOTOR (REMAN FOR DZ110082) (24V, 4KW) (30BL)1Spark plug PartsGeek FridayParts $198.99
T24473FAN BELT (LGTH = 1295 mm) (2402)1Belt PartsGeek vbeltguys $6.07
SE501571CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR DZ104739) (4813)1Service part / kit PartsGeek

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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

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