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MTU DS1000 Generator Set

The MTU DS1000 is a 1000 kW (1250 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine. It is available at 480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 1504 A. It holds about 114 L (30.1 gal) of oil and 70 L (18.5 gal) of coolant.

1000 kW
Standby
35.7 L
Displacement
114.0 L
Oil capacity
1
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Service parts for the DS1000

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

Air intake

1 required
SUA90069Air filtersee priceAmazon

Fuel system

1 required

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1000 kW
Standby kVA1250
EmissionsEPA Tier 2
ControllerElectronic Isochronous Governor
Oil capacity114.0 L
Voltage options480 V
Phase3 Phase
Rated current1504 A
Power factor0.8

Engine

MTU 16V 2000 G26S
Oil capacity114.0 L
Coolant capacity70.0 L
Displacement35.7 L
Aspiration4-Cycle
Rated speed1800 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the MTU 16V 2000 G26S
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterMTU Air Filter (dry type), Qty 2SUA90069 Amazon eBay
Fuel filter8690920031 Amazon eBay $29.99
Oil filterFull flow oil filter
Battery8D battery, 24V DC, Qty 4, Cold Cranking Amps 2800A @ -17.8°C (0°F)
BeltBlower fan and fan drive, Radiator - unit mounted
CoolantSystem coolant capacity (engine jacket water 70L + after cooler water 25L + balance)188.0 L
OilTotal oil system capacity114.0 L
Spark plugN/A

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU DS1000?

The MTU DS1000 is rated 1000 kW standby (1250.0 kVA).

What engine is in the MTU DS1000?

The MTU DS1000 is powered by the MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine.

Is the MTU DS1000 diesel or gas?

The MTU DS1000 runs on Diesel.

What's the oil capacity on a MTU DS1000?

The MTU 16V 2000 G26S engine in the MTU DS1000 has an oil capacity of 114.0 liters.

What fuel filter fits the MTU DS1000?

The MTU DS1000 uses fuel filter part number 8690920031.

What air filter does the MTU DS1000 use?

The MTU DS1000 uses air filter part number SUA90069.

Available documents

Spec sheet — MTU-DS1000-208-V-Submittal (MTU)Spec sheet — MTU-DS1000-Spec-Sheet (Rolls-Royce Group)Spec sheet — New-MTU-DS1000-submittal (MTU)Spec sheet — mtu2000-ds1000-prime (collicutt.com)
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Priced items from this model's own parts manual.

Fuel filter 8690920031$29.99
1 priced item$29.99
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