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MTU 6R1600 DS250 Generator Set

The MTU 6R1600 DS250 is a 250 kW (312 kVA) Diesel #2 standby generator set powered by a MTU 6R1600G70S engine. It is available at 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 46 L (12.2 gal) of oil and 82 L (21.7 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses battery rated 950 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 3658×1883×1855 mm (144.0×74.1×73.0 in), weighs about 3134 kg (6909 lb) and produces 86.6 dBA at 7 m.

250 kW
Standby
10.5 L
Displacement
46.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel #2
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power250 kW
Standby kVA312
Prime power230 kW
EmissionsEPA Tier 3
Oil capacity46.0 L
Alternator432CSL6210
Voltage options208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking950 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity82 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3658×1883×1855 mm
Dry weight3134 kg
Sound level86.6 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 6R1600G70S
Oil capacity46.0 L
Coolant capacity45.0 L
Displacement10.5 L
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 6R1600 DS250?

The MTU 6R1600 DS250 is rated 250 kW standby (312.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 6R1600 DS250 use?

The MTU 6R1600 DS250 is powered by the MTU 6R1600G70S engine.

What fuel does the MTU 6R1600 DS250 use?

The MTU 6R1600 DS250 runs on Diesel #2.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 6R1600 DS250?

The MTU 6R1600G70S engine in the MTU 6R1600 DS250 has an oil capacity of 46.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 6R1600 DS250 use?

The MTU 6R1600 DS250 uses a 432CSL6210 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%38.010.0
Prime75%53.014.0
Prime100%67.017.7
Standby50%42.011.0
Standby75%57.015.2
Standby100%70.018.5

Available documents

Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 6R1600 DS250 230kW Prime (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 6R1600 DS250 250kW Standby (MTU)

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