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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)$32.26eBay

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

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

Filters for the John Deere 3029TFG89

3

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Oil filterP550020Lube Filter, Spin-On Full FlowJOHN DEERE AR58956, JOHN DEERE AT19044T, NAPA 1243, RENAULT VI 0003132302 KuduParts $23.00 FridayParts $25.67
Fuel filterP551130Fuel Filter, BoxJOHN DEERE AR50041, JOHN DEERE R16951, NAPA 3370, BALDWIN BF909 KuduParts $37.00
Fuel / water separatorP551423Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-OnJOHN DEERE RE503254, JOHN DEERE RE50455, NAPA 3531, NAPA 600091 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.00

Maintenance & consumables

for the John Deere 3029TFG89
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter—
Fuel filterFuel Filter with Water SeparatorRE62418 Amazon eBay $32.26 NAPA $38.86 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.50
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.

Recommended fluids

FluidGradeStandardAmbientCapacityNotes
FuelDiesel #2Recommended Fuel for diesel gensets (e.g. DS30, DS40, DS50, DS80, DS100, DS125, DS150, DS180, DS200, DS230, DS250, DS275, DS300, DS350, DS400, DS450, DS500)

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

Voltage reconnection

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
208V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V112 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row
240V14 LEADExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
240V312 LEAD DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
380V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
480V312 LEAD WYEExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30
600V34 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTAExample from MTU 4R0063 GS30

Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.

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 is the coolant capacity of the MTU 3R0096 DS30?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 cooling system holds 11.4 liters (3.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

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

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is rated 27 kW prime (33 kVA), against 30 kW standby.

What is the sound level of the MTU 3R0096 DS30?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is rated at 72.2 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 weigh?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 has a dry weight of 736 kg (1622 lb).

What voltage does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 produce?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 is offered in 240 V, 208 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 3-phase.

What battery does the MTU 3R0096 DS30 use?

The MTU 3R0096 DS30 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 925 CCA, group 31, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

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 (OD = 140 mm) (1346)1Crankshaft pulley and damper Amazon eBay
DZ110081STARTER1Starter Amazon eBay
DZ110082STARTER MOTOR (24 V, 4 KW)1Starter Amazon eBay FridayParts $848.20
RE509106ALTERNATOR (14V, 65A) (3132)1Alternator Amazon eBay $110.02 NAPA $223.79
RE519568STARTER MOTOR (12 V, 2.8 KW)1Starter Amazon eBay $500.00 NAPA $361.23 FridayParts $159.89
RE519626OIL FILTER1Oil filter Amazon eBay $15.56 NAPA $15.28 KuduParts $12.00 FridayParts $127.60
RE533026FUEL FILTERS (35K6)1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $33.06 KuduParts $19.00 FridayParts $21.35
RE544045ALTERNATOR (28V, 50A) (3131)1Alternator Amazon eBay $425.54
RE546868STARTER1Starter Amazon eBay $628.89 FridayParts $201.40
RE552251STARTER1Starter Amazon eBay
RE552252STARTER (24V) (3084) (30CB)1Starter Amazon eBay
RE62418FINAL FUEL FILTER1Fuel filter Amazon eBay $32.26 NAPA $38.86 KuduParts $18.00 FridayParts $20.50
SE501177NOZZLE (REMAN FOR RE515684) (16QN) (16QP) (16SV) (16SW)1Injector Amazon eBay $79.95
SE501835ALTERNATOR (REMAN FOR RE509106) (14 V, 65 A) (3132)1Alternator Amazon eBay $136.50 NAPA $301.10 FridayParts $100.49
SE501851STARTER MOTOR (REMAN FOR DZ110081 OR RE507670) (12V, 3.4KW) (3075)1Starter Amazon eBay $300.00 NAPA $399.13 FridayParts $208.96 KuduParts $249.00
SE501869STARTER (REMAN FOR RE519568) (12 V, 3.2 KW) (3085)1Starter Amazon eBay $300.00 NAPA $361.23 FridayParts $159.89
SE502214TURBOCHARGER (REMAN FOR RE518226) (65V6)1Turbocharger Amazon eBay
SE502286(REMAN FOR DZ110082) (24V, 4KW) (3092)1Starter Amazon eBay $195.95 NAPA $247.33 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 eBay $21.97 NAPA $31.47 FridayParts $17.99
XG3030900031OIL PRESSURE MONITOR1Sensor Amazon eBay $335.00
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 $77.03
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)

This page was generated from the 10 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter (primary) RE62418$32.26
1 priced item$32.26
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