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MTU 8V0183 GS260 Generator Set

The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is a 260 kW (255 kVA) Natural Gas standby generator set powered by a Psi 14.6L CAC engine. It is available at 240 V, 208 V, 480 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 707 A. It holds about 38.1 L (10.1 gal) of oil and 227 L (60.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses 2 group-4 batteries rated 1050 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 4064×2506×2404 mm (160.0×98.7×94.6 in), weighs about 4055 kg (8940 lb) and produces 83.1 dBA at 7 m.

260 kW
Standby
14.6 L
Displacement
38.1 L
Oil capacity
2
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power260 kW
Standby kVA255
Prime power235 kW
EmissionsTier 3
Oil capacity38.1 L
Alternator432PSL6210
Voltage options240 V, 208 V, 480 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current707 A
Power factor0.8
Battery group4D
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity227 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)4064×2506×2404 mm
Dry weight4055 kg
Sound level83.1 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

Psi 14.6L CAC
Oil capacity38.1 L
Coolant capacity43.2 L
Displacement14.6 L
Aspirationturbo
Rated speed1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 8V0183 GS260?

The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is rated 260 kW standby (255.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 use?

The MTU 8V0183 GS260 is powered by the Psi 14.6L CAC engine.

What fuel does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 use?

The MTU 8V0183 GS260 runs on Natural Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 8V0183 GS260?

The Psi 14.6L CAC engine in the MTU 8V0183 GS260 has an oil capacity of 38.1 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 8V0183 GS260 use?

The MTU 8V0183 GS260 uses a 432PSL6210 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%
Prime75%
Prime100%
Standby50%
Standby75%
Standby100%

Available documents

Brochure — 16120643 PowerGeneration Solutionguide 1 2020 (MTU)Spec sheet — 23574 PG Spec 8V0183GS260 260kW 3D 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — 23575 PG Spec 8V0183GS260 235kW 3B 60Hz (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebook (MTU)Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)