Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 550 kW |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 2 |
| Controller | DGC-2020 |
| Oil capacity | 68.5 L |
| Alternator | Marathon MAGNAMAX, MAGNAPOWER (Class H insulation) |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 68.5 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 140.0 L |
| Displacement | 21.0 L |
| Aspiration | Air charge air cooling |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Maintenance & consumables
for the MTU 12V 1600 G70S| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Fuel filter | Standard fuel filter | — | |||
| Oil filter | Medium duty - double cartridge | — | |||
| Battery | 2 x 75 Ah | — | |||
| Belt | N/A | — | |||
| Coolant filter | N/A | — | |||
| Spark plug | N/A | — |
Service specifications
1| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Jacket water heater adjustable thermostat | 32 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
| Voltage | Phase | Connection | Leads | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380/400/415 | Standard scope voltage, 50 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 380/440/480 | Standard scope voltage, 60 Hz (S1600/S2000/S4000) | |||
| 400/230 | Standard scope voltage, 1600 series, 50 Hz | |||
| 440/480 | Alternator voltages, 60 Hz | |||
| 480/277 | Standard 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 550 D6S?
The MTU DS 550 D6S is rated 550 kW standby.
What engine does the MTU DS 550 D6S use?
The MTU DS 550 D6S is powered by the MTU 12V 1600 G70S engine.
What kind of fuel does the MTU DS 550 D6S run on?
The MTU DS 550 D6S runs on Diesel.
How much oil does the MTU DS 550 D6S take?
The MTU 12V 1600 G70S engine in the MTU DS 550 D6S has an oil capacity of 68.5 liters.
Which alternator is fitted to the MTU DS 550 D6S?
The MTU DS 550 D6S uses a Marathon MAGNAMAX, MAGNAPOWER alternator. Insulation class H.
Available documents
Spec sheet — MTU-Onsite-Energy-Engineers-Guidebook (MTU)Reference — Product MTU (MTU)