Specifications
| Fuel | Diesel #2 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
| Standby power | 250 kW |
| Standby kVA | 312 |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 3 |
| Oil capacity | 46.0 L |
| Alternator | 432CSL6210 (4-pole) |
| Voltage options | 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V |
| Phase | 3 |
| Power factor | 0.8 |
| Battery cranking | 950 CCA |
| Battery voltage | 24V DC V |
| Coolant capacity | 82 L |
| Max ambient | 50 °C |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 3658×1883×1855 mm |
| Dry weight | 3078 kg |
| Sound level | 86.6 dBA @ 7 m |
Engine
| Oil capacity | 46.0 L |
|---|---|
| Coolant capacity | 82.0 L |
| Displacement | 10.5 L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Rated speed | 1800 rpm |
Same engine, other brands
1 brandThe MTU 6R1600G70S in this set also powers 1 generator set sold under 1 other brand. Service parts and maintenance intervals for the engine are shared; enclosure, alternator, controller and ratings are not.
| Brand | Models |
|---|---|
| Hipower | HMW 270 T6U |
Maintenance & consumables
for the MTU 6R1600G70S| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil filter | 4-19-23 | — | |||
| Battery | 4D's | — | |||
| Coolant | Level Good -35F | — | |||
| Oil | Oil level is full | — |
Service specifications
4| Type | Item | Value | Unit | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Maximum Total Harmonic Distortion | 5 | % | |
| Speed | Speed Regulation | ±0.25% | ||
| Temperature | Maximum Standby Temperature Rise | 130 | °C | standby |
| Voltage | Voltage Regulation | ±1% |
Extracted from the manufacturer documentation linked to this model. Values are copied as printed; confirm against your unit's manual and serial number.
Recommended fluids
| Fluid | Grade | Standard | Ambient | Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel #2 | Recommended fuel |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 208V | 3 | 12 LEAD LOW WYE | 12 | |
| 240V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI DELTA | 12 | |
| 380V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 440V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 480V | 3 | 12 LEAD HI WYE | 12 | |
| 600V | 3 | 4 LEAD WYE | 4 |
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
What is the power rating of the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 is rated 250 kW standby (312.0 kVA).
What engine is in the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 is powered by the MTU 6R1600G70S engine.
What fuel type does the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 take?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 runs on Diesel #2.
How much oil does the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 take?
The MTU 6R1600G70S engine in the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 has an oil capacity of 46.0 liters.
What is the coolant capacity of the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 cooling system holds 82 liters (21.7 US gallons) for the radiator system including the engine, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What is the sound level of the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 is rated at 86.6 dBA at 7 m, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
How much does the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 weigh?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 has a dry weight of 3078 kg (6785 lb).
What voltage does the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 produce?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 is offered in 208 V, 240 V, 380 V, 440 V, 480 V, 600 V, 3-phase.
What size battery does the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 need?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 uses 24V DC V each, 950 CCA, per the manufacturer specification sheet.
What alternator comes on the MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250?
The MTU MTU 6R1600 DS250 uses a 432CSL6210 alternator. It has 4 poles.
Parts
1| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96727 | Coolant heater HOTSTART 208V/2500W | Service part / kit | eBay |
Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.
Fuel consumption
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby | 50% | 42.0 | 11.0 |
| Standby | 75% | 57.0 | 15.2 |
| Standby | 100% | 70.0 | 18.5 |
Available documents
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.