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MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U Generator Set

The MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U is a 495 kW (619 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 1600 G70S engine. It is available at 120/208 V, 277/480 V and 347/600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1600 A. It holds about 68.5 L (18.1 gal) of oil and 140 L (37.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 414 °C. Starting uses 2 group-2 batteries rated 800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 196800×78700×93300 mm (7748.0×3098.4×3673.2 in), weighs about 6600 kg (14550 lb) and produces 82 dBA at 1 m. An integrated tank holds 1136.5 L (300.2 gal), roughly 9 hours of runtime.

495 kW
Standby
21.0 L
Displacement
68.5 L
Oil capacity
0
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power495 kW
Standby kVA619
Prime power495 kW
EmissionsTier 2
ControllerDigital auto-start microprocessor based
Oil capacity68.5 L
AlternatorStamford/AvK HCI 544 F - HCI 544 F WDG-17 (4-pole, Class Class H insulation)
Voltage options120/208 V, 277/480 V, 347/600 V
Phase3
Rated current1600 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2000 A
Battery group2 x 75 Ah
Battery cranking800 CCA
Battery voltage24 V
Battery quantity2
Coolant capacity140 L
Max ambient414 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)196800×78700×93300 mm
Dry weight6600 kg
Sound level82.0 dBA @ 1 m
Fuel tank1136.5 L
Tank runtime9.0 hr

Engine

MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 1600 G70S
Oil capacity68.5 L
Coolant capacity140.0 L
Displacement21.0 L
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 1600 G70S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMedium duty - double cartridge— find
Fuel filterStandard fuel filter— find
Oil filterMedium duty - double cartridge— find
BeltN/A— find
Coolant filterN/A— find

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U?

The MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U is rated 495 kW standby (619.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U use?

The MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U is powered by the MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 1600 G70S engine.

What fuel does the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U use?

The MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U?

The MTU Detroit Diesel 12V 1600 G70S engine in the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U has an oil capacity of 68.5 liters.

What alternator does the MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U use?

The MTU Detroit Diesel HMW 555 T6U uses a Stamford/AvK HCI 544 F - HCI 544 F WDG-17 alternator. It has 4 poles. Insulation class Class H.

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