MTU 8V0078 GS100 — Specs, Engine, Parts & Maintenance

Name: MTU 8V0078 GS100 Generator Set
Brand: MTU

MTU 8V0078 GS100 Generator Set

The MTU 8V0078 GS100 is a 100 kW (125 kVA) Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP) standby generator set powered by a MTU 6.2L TCAC engine. It is available at 240 V, 208 V, 480 V and 600 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 417 A. It holds about 8.2 L (2.2 gal) of oil and 20.7 L (5.5 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 1 group-31 battery rated 925 CCA. The set measures 2389.3×1066.8×1617.3 mm (94.1×42.0×63.7 in) and produces 89.3 dBA at 7 m.

100 kW

Standby

6.2 L

Displacement

8.2 L

Oil capacity

Document types

Specifications

Fuel	Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP)
Frequency	60.0 Hz
Standby power	100 kW
Prime power	100 kW
Oil capacity	8.2 L
Voltage options	240 V, 208 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase	1,3
Rated current	[417, 347, 301, 151, 120] A
Power factor	[1, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8, 0.8]
Battery group	31
Battery cranking	925 CCA
Battery quantity	1
Coolant capacity	20.7 L
Max ambient	50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)	2389×1066×1617 mm
Sound level	89.3 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 6.2L TCAC

Coolant capacity	7.35 L
Displacement	6.2 L
Aspiration	turbocharged, intercooled
Rated speed	1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 6.2L TCAC

Item	Spec	Part #
Air filter	dry	—	find
Fuel filter		—	find
Oil filter		—	find
Belt		—	find
Coolant		—
Oil		—

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 8V0078 GS100?

The MTU 8V0078 GS100 is rated 100 kW standby.

What engine does the MTU 8V0078 GS100 use?

The MTU 8V0078 GS100 is powered by the MTU 6.2L TCAC engine.

What fuel does the MTU 8V0078 GS100 use?

The MTU 8V0078 GS100 runs on Natural Gas (NG), Liquid Propane (LP).

Fuel consumption

Rating	Load	L/h	gal/h
Prime
Standby	100%	38.73	1367.8