Specifications
| Fuel | gas |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 255 kW |
| Standby kVA | 260 |
| Prime power | 235 kW |
| Oil capacity | 38.1 L |
| Alternator | 572RSL4031 |
| Voltage options | 240 V, 208 V, 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 1 |
| Rated current | 1063 A |
| Power factor | 1 |
| Battery group | 4D |
| Battery cranking | 1050 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24 V |
| Battery quantity | 2 |
| Coolant capacity | 227 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 4064×2506×2404 mm |
| Dry weight | 4055 kg |
| Sound level | 83.1 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 38.1 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 43.2 L |
| Displacement | 14.6 L |
| Aspiration | turbo |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Same engine, other brands
1 brandThe Power Solutions International 14.6L CAC 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.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Hipower | HNG 265 T6 |
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
How many kW is the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is rated 255 kW standby (260.0 kVA).
What engine is in the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is powered by the Power Solutions International 14.6L CAC engine.
What kind of fuel does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 run on?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 runs on gas.
What is the oil capacity of the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The Power Solutions International 14.6L CAC engine in the MTU 8V0183 GS260 has an oil capacity of 38.1 liters.
How much coolant does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 hold?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 cooling system holds 227 liters (60.0 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the prime power rating of the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is rated 235 kW prime (293 kVA), against 255 kW standby.
What is the sound level of the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is rated at 83.1 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 weigh?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 has a dry weight of 4055 kg (8939 lb).
What voltage does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 produce?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is offered in 240 V, 208 V, 480 V, 600 V, 1-phase.
How many cold cranking amps does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 require?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 uses 2 batteryies, 24 V each, 1050 CCA, group 4D, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU 8V0183 GS260?
The MTU 8V0183 GS260 uses a 572RSL4031 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 4 manufacturer documents above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.