Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel #2 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 250 kW |
| Standby kVA | 312 |
| Prime power | 230 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 3 |
| Oil capacity | 46.0 L |
| Alternator | 432CSL6210 |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery cranking | 950 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Coolant capacity | 82 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3658×1883×1855 mm |
| Dry weight | 3134 kg |
| Sound level | 86.6 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 29.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 45.0 L |
| Displacement | 10.5 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Common questions
What size generator is 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 6R 1600 G70S 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 6R 1600 G70S engine in the MTU 6R1600 DS250 has an oil capacity of 29.0 liters.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU 6R1600 DS250 uses a 432CSL6210 alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 38.0 | 10.0 |
| Prime | 75% | 53.0 | 14.0 |
| Prime | 100% | 67.0 | 17.7 |
| Standby | 50% | 42.0 | 11.0 |
| Standby | 75% | 57.0 | 15.2 |
| Standby | 100% | 70.0 | 18.5 |
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)