MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 — Specs, Engine, Parts & Maintenance

Name: MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 Generator Set
Brand: MTU

MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 Generator Set

The MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is a 1500 kW (1875 kVA) Diesel #2 standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V4000G74S engine. It is available at 380 V, 480 V, 600 V and 4160 V, 3-phase and 60 Hz. It holds about 260 L (68.7 gal) of oil and 583 L (154.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 40 °C. Starting uses battery rated 2800 CCA at 24 V. The set measures 6169×2632×2902 mm (242.9×103.6×114.3 in), weighs about 14207 kg (31321 lb) and produces 92.2 dBA at 7 m.

1500 kW

Standby

57.2 L

Displacement

260.0 L

Oil capacity

Document types

Specifications

Fuel	Diesel #2
Frequency	60.0 Hz
Standby power	1500 kW
Standby kVA	1875
Emissions	EPA Tier 2
Controller	Digital Control Panel
Oil capacity	260.0 L
Voltage options	380 V, 480 V, 600 V, 4160 V
Phase	3
Power factor	0.8
Battery cranking	2800 CCA
Battery voltage	24 V
Coolant capacity	583 L
Max ambient	40 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)	6169×2632×2902 mm
Dry weight	14207 kg
Sound level	92.2 dBA @ 7 m

Engine

MTU 12V4000G74S

Oil capacity	260.0 L
Coolant capacity	160.0 L
Displacement	57.2 L
Aspiration	4-Cycle
Rated speed	1800 rpm

Common questions

What is the power rating of the MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500?

The MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).

What engine does the MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 use?

The MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 is powered by the MTU 12V4000G74S engine.

What fuel does the MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 use?

The MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 runs on Diesel #2.

What is the oil capacity of the MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500?

The MTU 12V4000G74S engine in the MTU MTU 12V4000 DS1500 has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

Fuel consumption

Rating	Load	L/h	gal/h
Standby	50%	226.0	59.6
Standby	75%	323.0	85.3
Standby	100%	420.0	111.0

Available documents

Spec sheet — mtu4000-12v-ds1500-stand (MTU)

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