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MTU BF-M2500 Generator Set

The MTU BF-M2500 is a generator set powered by a MTU 16V4000G24F engine. It is available at 440/254 V, 415/240 V and 400/230 V, 3-phase and 50 Hz. It holds about 300 L (79.3 gal) of oil and 500 L (132.1 gal) of coolant. The set measures 6900×2350×2600 mm (271.7×92.5×102.4 in) and weighs about 16300 kg (35935 lb). The same 16V4000G24F engine also powers generator sets from Lees.

76.3 L
Displacement
300.0 L
Oil capacity
1
Document types

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Service parts for the BF-M2500

Grouped by system, with how many of each the parts manual calls for.

Fuel system

1 required

Prices captured from merchant listings; some links are affiliate links. Confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Specifications

Frequency50.0 Hz
Standby kVA2000
Oil capacity300.0 L
AlternatorStamford/AvK 16V4000G24F S7L1D-H41
Voltage options440/254 V, 415/240 V, 400/230 V
Phase3
Power factor0.8
Coolant capacity500 L
Dimensions (L×W×H)6900×2350×2600 mm
Dry weight16300 kg

Engine

MTU 16V4000G24F
Oil capacity300.0 L
Coolant capacity225.0 L
Displacement76.3 L
AspirationTurbocharged, water/air inter cooling
Rated speed1500 rpm

Filters for the MTU 16V4000G24F

1

Engine-mounted filters the filter manufacturers list for this engine family. These come from the engine, not from this generator set’s own parts list, so confirm against your serial number before ordering.

Listed for this engine in only one kind of machine, so they may depend on how the engine was installed:

SystemFilterDescriptionCross-references
Fuel / water separatorP552006Fuel Filter, Water Separator Spin-On Twist&DrainMTU 4202934, NAPA 3645, BALDWIN BF1262, SISU 1273400331 FridayParts $42.88

Same engine, other brands

1 brand

The MTU 16V4000G24F 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.

BrandModels
LeesLSM2250S3-B

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V4000G24F
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filter—
Fuel filter4202934 Amazon eBay $71.49 NAPA $65.16
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant500.0 l—
Oil300.0—
Spark plug—

Common questions

Which engine powers the MTU BF-M2500?

The MTU BF-M2500 is powered by the MTU 16V4000G24F engine.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU BF-M2500?

The MTU 16V4000G24F engine in the MTU BF-M2500 has an oil capacity of 300.0 liters.

What is the coolant capacity of the MTU BF-M2500?

The MTU BF-M2500 cooling system holds 500 liters (132.1 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

How much does the MTU BF-M2500 weigh?

The MTU BF-M2500 has a dry weight of 16300 kg (35935 lb).

What voltages is the MTU BF-M2500 available in?

The MTU BF-M2500 is offered in 440/254 V, 415/240 V, 400/230 V, 3-phase.

What alternator comes on the MTU BF-M2500?

The MTU BF-M2500 uses a Stamford/AvK 16V4000G24F S7L1D-H41 alternator.

What fuel filter fits the MTU BF-M2500?

The MTU BF-M2500 uses fuel filter part number 4202934.

Parts

1
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
M128RStarter2Starter Amazon eBay

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime50%237.015.4666666667
Prime75%331.022.0666666667
Prime100%433.029.5714285714

Available documents

Spec sheet — BF-M2500-2 (MTU)

This page was generated from the 1 manufacturer document above by automated extraction; every figure shown is copied from one of them. How the data is compiled.

Full service, cheapest listings

Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 4202934$65.16
1 priced item$65.16