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MTU 3R0096 DS30 Generator Set

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is a 30 kW (37 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, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 45 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. Starting uses 1 group-31 battery rated 925 CCA at 12 V. The set measures 1581×749×1226 mm (62.2×29.5×48.3 in), weighs about 736 kg (1623 lb) and produces 71.3 dBA at 7 m.

30 kW
Standby
2.9 L
Displacement
8.0 L
Oil capacity
2
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Service parts for the 3R0096 DS30

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

Fuel system

1 required
RE62418Fuel filter (primary)$17.58Amazon

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Specifications

Fueldiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power30 kW
Standby kVA37
Prime power27 kW
EmissionsTier 3
ControllerDigital Control Panel
Oil capacity8.0 L
Alternator285PSL1700
Voltage options240 V, 208 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current45 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group31
Battery cranking925 CCA
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
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
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 3029TFG89
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter
Fuel filter
Fuel filterFuel Filter with Water SeparatorRE62418 Amazon $17.58 eBay $32.26 KuduParts $18.00
Oil filterFull Flow Oil Filter
BatteryBattery Box and Cables
BeltRadiator - Unit Mounted, Blower Fan and Fan Drive
Coolant filter
OilTotal Oil System: L (gal) 8 (2.1)8.0 L
Spark plug

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

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 3R0096 DS30?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is rated 30 kW standby (37.0 kVA).

What engine is in the MTU 3R0096 DS30?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is powered by the John Deere 3029TFG89 engine.

What fuel does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 use?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 runs on diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 3R0096 DS30?

The John Deere 3029TFG89 engine in the MTU 3R0096 DS30 has an oil capacity of 8.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 use?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 uses a 285PSL1700 alternator.

Which oil filter part number does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 take?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 uses oil filter part numbers JOHN DEERE DZ112582, JOHN DEERE DZ118286.

What fuel filter does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 use?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 uses fuel filter part number RE62418.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
DZ108524CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND DAMPERT (OD=171mm) (1346)1Pump Amazon eBay
DZ110081STARTER1Starter Amazon eBay
DZ110082STARTER MOTOR (24 V, 4 KW)1Starter Amazon $848.20 eBay FridayParts $848.20
RE509106ALTERNATOR (14V, 65A) (3132)1Alternator Amazon eBay $110.02
RE519568STARTER MOTOR (12 V, 2.8 KW)1Starter Amazon eBay FridayParts $159.89
RE519626ENGINE OIL FILTER1Oil filter Amazon $15.56 eBay $15.56 KuduParts $12.00
RE533026FUEL FILTERS (35K6)1Oil filter Amazon $12.99 eBay $33.06 KuduParts $19.00
RE544045ALTERNATOR (28V, 50A) (3131)1Alternator Amazon eBay $425.54
RE546868STARTER1Starter Amazon $235.00 eBay FridayParts $201.40
RE552251STARTER MOTOR (24V, 3.5KW) (30CA)1Starter Amazon eBay
RE552252STARTER MOTOR (24V) (30CB)1Starter Amazon eBay
RE62418FUEL FILTERS (35C4)1Fuel filter Amazon $17.58 eBay $32.26 KuduParts $18.00
SE501177NOZZLE (REMAN FOR RE515684) (16QN) (16QP) (16SW) (16SV) (16WL)1Injector Amazon eBay $79.95
SE501835ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE509106) (14V, 65A) (3132)1Alternator Amazon eBay $136.50 FridayParts $100.49
SE501851(REMAN FOR DZ110081 OR RE507670) (12V, 3.4KW) (3075)1Starter Amazon $276.56 eBay FridayParts $208.96
SE501869STARTER (REMAN FOR RE519568) (12 V, 3.2 KW) (3085)1Starter Amazon eBay FridayParts $159.89
SE502214TURBOCHARGER (REMAN FOR RE518226) (65V6)1Turbocharger Amazon eBay
SE502286(REMAN FOR DZ110082) (24V, 4KW) (3092)1Starter Amazon $144.95 eBay FridayParts $198.99
SUA10163915W-40 DIESEL ENGINE1Oil Amazon eBay
SUA103827FERRULE UNINSULATED 4 AWG 25MM23Wire Amazon eBay
SUA105982LABEL LIFTING INSTRUCTION LIFTING HOLES1Nameplate Amazon eBay
SUA41454CONNECTOR WIRE MALE TAB INSULATED BLUE1Connector Amazon eBay
SUA44105CONNECTOR WIRE RING LUG 3/8" INSULATED2Connector Amazon eBay
SUA44118CONNECTOR WIRE RING LUG 3/8" 0N-INSULATE3Connector Amazon eBay
SUA44146CONNECTOR WIRE FEMALE PUSH-ON INSULATED2Connector Amazon eBay
SUA47108WIRE 16 AWG 105 DEG C WHITE UL1015 VINY2Wire Amazon eBay
SUA47125WIRE 4 AWG 150 DEG C BLACK TYPE EPDM LEA6Wire Amazon eBay
SUA79048ADAPTER 14MM X 1.5 TO 1/8" NPT FOR 4024/1Adapter Amazon eBay
SUA79049SENDER TEMPERATURE 100-230 DEG F 1/8" NP1Sensor Amazon eBay
SUA87005NAMEPLATE - BLANK GEN-SET (ANODIZED)1Nameplate Amazon eBay
SUA96507TAG IDENTIFICATION WIRING HARNESS (T+B T1Wiring harness Amazon eBay
SUA96726CABLE TIE 3-9/16" (T+B TY23M)2Cable tie Amazon eBay
SUA97884DECAL LIFT POINT 2L X 2W ISO STANDARD4Nameplate Amazon eBay
SUAMF140008HARNESS VOLTAGE REGULATOR SE350/KAVC631Regulator Amazon eBay
SUAMF140016SUB ASSEMBLY1Sub assembly Amazon eBay
T24473FAN BELT (LGTH = 1295 mm)1Belt Amazon $22.99 eBay $21.97 FridayParts $17.99
XG3030900031OIL PRESSURE MONITOR1Sensor Amazon eBay $335.00
XSG31300.00062ADHESIVE LABEL FOR GENSET1Nameplate buy
XSG31300.00065ENGINE OIL FOR GENSET1Oil buy
XSG31300.00071WIRING HARNESS FOR GENSET1Wiring harness buy
XSG31300.00076NAMEPLATE FOR GENSET1Nameplate buy
XSG31300.00125WIRING HARNESS1Wiring harness buy
XSG31500.00011CABLING1Cabling buy
DG03RJ096V1M00012Shop OrderService part / kit buy
SE501571CONNECTING ROD (REMAN FOR DZ104739) (4813)1Service part / kit Amazon eBay
XSG31300.00068FITTING FOR GENSET1Service 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.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime9.12.4
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 — 23826 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 27kW 3E 40CFR60 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23826 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 27kW 3E 40CFRP60 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23826 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 27kW 3E T3 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23827 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 30kW 3D 40CFR60 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23827 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 30kW 3D 40CFRP60 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23827 PG Spec 3R0096DS30 30kW 3D T3 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 3R0096 DS30 30kW Standby (MTU)Service manual — MTU-Genset-Operation-Maintenance-Manual-Model-DG03RJ096V1M00012 (MTU)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) RE62418$17.58
1 priced item$17.58
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