Specifications
| Fuel | gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 50 kW |
| Standby kVA | 62 |
| Oil capacity | 6.62 L |
| Alternator | 361CSL1601 |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Rated current | 174 A |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery group | 31 |
| Battery cranking | 925 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Battery quantity | 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 28.5 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1524×914×1280 mm |
| Dry weight | 840 kg |
| Sound level | 76.0 dBA @ 7 m |
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended 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
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 1 | 12 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 SYSTEM RATINGS connection row | |
| 240V | 1 | 4 LEAD | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD DELTA | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD WYE | Example from MTU 4R0063 GS30 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE DOUBLE DELTA | Example 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 size generator is the MTU 8V0078 GS50?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 is rated 50 kW standby (62.5 kVA).
Which engine powers the MTU 8V0078 GS50?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 is powered by the MTU 6.2L engine.
Is the MTU 8V0078 GS50 diesel or gas?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 runs on gas.
How much oil does the MTU 8V0078 GS50 take?
The MTU 6.2L engine in the MTU 8V0078 GS50 has an oil capacity of 6.62 liters.
What is the cooling system capacity of the MTU 8V0078 GS50?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 cooling system holds 28.5 liters (7.5 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the sound level of the MTU 8V0078 GS50?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 is rated at 76.0 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the MTU 8V0078 GS50 weigh?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 has a dry weight of 840 kg (1851 lb).
What voltage does the MTU 8V0078 GS50 produce?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 is offered in 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 3-phase.
What battery does the MTU 8V0078 GS50 use?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 uses 1 battery, 12 V each, 925 CCA, group 31, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 8V0078 GS50?
The MTU 8V0078 GS50 uses a 361CSL1601 alternator.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 50% | 30.4 | 8.03 |
| Prime | 75% | 42.5 | 11.23 |
| Prime | 100% | 56.1 | 14.82 |
| Standby | 50% | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| Standby | 75% | 7.5 | 2.0 |
| Standby | 100% | 9.9 | 2.6 |
Available documents
This page was generated from the 2 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.