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MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator Generator Set

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator is a 500 kW standby generator set powered by a MTU 10V 1600 G80S engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 68.5 L (18.1 gal) of oil and 94 L (24.8 gal) of coolant. The set produces 76.3 dBA at 7 m. The same 10V 1600 G80S engine also powers generator sets from Hipower.

500 kW
Standby
17.5 L
Displacement
68.5 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power500 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerIP, MGC-3010 ModBus TCP
Oil capacity68.5 L
Voltage options480 V
Phase3
Circuit breaker800 A
Sound level76.3 dBA @ 7 m
Tank runtime24 hr

Engine

MTU 10V 1600 G80S
Oil capacity68.5 L
Coolant capacity94.0 L
Displacement17.5 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The MTU 10V 1600 G80S in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
HipowerHMW 510 T6U

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 10V 1600 G80S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium duty - double cartridge, two-stage dry element, replaceable element—
Fuel filterSecondary, 8 microns at 98% efficiency—
Battery2 x 75 Ah, 24 V, 800 CCA minimum—
Coolant94.0 L—
OilS10 W4068.5 L—

Common questions

How many kW is the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator?

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator is rated 500 kW standby.

What engine is in the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator?

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator is powered by the MTU 10V 1600 G80S engine.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator?

The MTU 10V 1600 G80S engine in the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator has an oil capacity of 68.5 liters.

How much coolant does the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator hold?

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator cooling system holds 94 liters (24.8 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How loud is the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator?

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator is rated at 76.3 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

What voltages is the MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator available in?

The MTU 500 kW DS500 Standby Diesel Generator is offered in 480 V, 3-phase.

Available documents

Spec sheet — gps-mtu-500kW-5323 (MTU)

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