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MTU DS 1815 D6S RW Generator Set

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW is a 1815 kW Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine. It operates at 60 Hz. It holds about 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 160 L (42.3 gal) of coolant. The same 12V 4000 G83 engine also powers generator sets from Hipower and Simson-Maxwell.

1815 kW
Standby
57.2 L
Displacement
260.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the DS 1815 D6S RW

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

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1815 kW
ControllerDGC-2020
Oil capacity260.0 L
AlternatorMarathon MAGNAMAX, MAGNAPOWER (Class H insulation)

Engine

MTU 12V 4000 G83
Oil capacity260.0 L
Coolant capacity160.0 L
Displacement57.2 L
AspirationExhaust turbocharging (ETC) and charge air cooling (CAC)
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters for the MTU 12V 4000 G83

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 separatorP550849Fuel Filter, Water Separator CartridgeNAPA 3763, BALDWIN PF7928, DAVCO 102526, DAVCO 102527 FridayParts $20.90 KuduParts $39.00

Same engine, other brands

2 brands

The MTU 12V 4000 G83 in this set also powers 2 generator sets sold under 2 other brands. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.

BrandModels
HipowerHMW 1730 T6
Simson-MaxwellSMTW1750 T6-T2

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 12V 4000 G83
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterDry—
Fuel filter33763 Amazon eBay $29.99 PartsGeek $29.97 NAPA $43.99
Fuel filterSecondary 8 Microns @ 98% Efficiency—
Oil filter—
Battery—
Belt—
Coolant583.0 L—
Coolant filterN/A—
Oil260.0 L—
Spark plug—

Service specifications

1
TypeItemValueUnitCondition
TemperatureJacket water heater adjustable thermostat32 to 55°C

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

VoltagePhaseConnectionLeadsNotes
380/400/415Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
380/440/480Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000)
400/230Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz
440/480Alternator voltages, 60 Hz
480/277Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 60 Hz

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 DS 1815 D6S RW?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW is rated 1815 kW standby.

What engine is in the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW is powered by the MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine.

Is the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW diesel or gas?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU DS 1815 D6S RW?

The MTU 12V 4000 G83 engine in the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

How much coolant does the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW hold?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW cooling system holds 160 liters (42.3 US gallons) for the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.

Which alternator is fitted to the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW uses a Marathon MAGNAMAX, MAGNAPOWER alternator. Insulation class H.

What fuel filter fits the MTU DS 1815 D6S RW?

The MTU DS 1815 D6S RW uses fuel filter part number 33763.

Available documents

Reference — Product MTU (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 33763$29.97
1 priced item$29.97