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MTU 8V1600 DS400 Generator Set

The MTU 8V1600 DS400 is a 320 kW (400 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 8V1600G70F engine. It is available at 380 V, 400 V and 415 V, 3-phase, 50 Hz and rated 577 A. It holds about 46 L (12.2 gal) of oil and 80.3 L (21.2 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 50 °C. Starting uses battery rated 1050 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 3255×1877×1975 mm (128.1×73.9×77.8 in), weighs about 3785 kg (8344 lb) and produces 88.6 dBA at 7 m.

320 kW
Standby
14.0 L
Displacement
46.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby power320 kW
Standby kVA400
Oil capacity46.0 L
Alternator433CSL6220
Voltage options380 V, 400 V, 415 V
Phase3
Rated current577 A
Power factor0.8
Battery cranking1050 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Coolant capacity80.3 L
Max ambient50 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3255×1877×1975 mm
Dry weight3785 kg
Sound level88.6 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 8V1600G70F
Oil capacity46.0 L
Coolant capacity50.0 L
Displacement14.0 L
Rated speed1500 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU 8V1600 DS400?

The MTU 8V1600 DS400 is rated 320 kW standby (400.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU 8V1600 DS400 use?

The MTU 8V1600 DS400 is powered by the MTU 8V1600G70F engine.

What fuel does the MTU 8V1600 DS400 use?

The MTU 8V1600 DS400 runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU 8V1600 DS400?

The MTU 8V1600G70F engine in the MTU 8V1600 DS400 has an oil capacity of 46.0 liters.

What alternator does the MTU 8V1600 DS400 use?

The MTU 8V1600 DS400 uses a 433CSL6220 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Standby50%45.012.0
Standby75%61.016.2
Standby100%81.021.4

Available documents

Spec sheet — EngineersGuidebookUpdate102017 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-Engineers-Guidebook-2014 (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU8V1600DS400 400kW Standby (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU 8V1600 DS400 400kW Standby (MTU)