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SDMO XS 1500 UC Generator Set

The SDMO XS 1500 UC is a 1500 kW (1875 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a MTU 12V4000G81 engine. It is available at 480 V, 440 V, 380 V and 600 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 2849 A. It holds about 200 L (52.8 gal) of oil and 7.5 L (2.0 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 2976 °C. Starting uses 1 group-12 battery at 12 V. The set measures 3960×1835×2210 mm (155.9×72.2×87.0 in), weighs about 9742 kg (21477 lb) and produces 81 dBA at 23 m. An integrated tank holds 1000 L (264.2 gal), roughly 12 hours of runtime.

1500 kW
Standby
48.75 L
Displacement
200.0 L
Oil capacity
2
Document types

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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power1500 kW
Standby kVA1875
Prime power1364 kW
EmissionsTiers I
ControllerLS
Oil capacity200.0 L
AlternatorLeroy-Somer LSA50.1VL10
Voltage options480 V, 440 V, 380 V, 600 V
Phase3
Rated current2849 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker2255 A
Battery group12V4000G81
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity7.5 L
Max ambient2976 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)3960×1835×2210 mm
Dry weight9742 kg
Sound level81.0 dBA @ 23 m
Fuel tank1000.0 L
Tank runtime12 hr

Engine

MTU 12V4000G81
Oil capacity260.0 L
Displacement48.75 L
AspirationAir/Water DC
Rated speed1800 rpm

Filters & service parts

model family
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterStandard air-filter—1000 hr find
Fuel filterFuel cooling radiator—1000 hr find
Oil filterLub oil drain pump—1000 hr find
BeltStainless steel bellows—1000 hr find
CoolantCoolant heater 220/240 V1000.0 L—1000 hr
OilOil centrifuge filter1000.0 L—1000 hr

Compiled from this model's family documentation — may include parts for closely-related variants. Confirm the exact part for your serial number.

Common questions

What is the power rating of the SDMO XS 1500 UC?

The SDMO XS 1500 UC is rated 1500 kW standby (1875.0 kVA).

What engine does the SDMO XS 1500 UC use?

The SDMO XS 1500 UC is powered by the MTU 12V4000G81 engine.

What fuel does the SDMO XS 1500 UC use?

The SDMO XS 1500 UC runs on Diesel.

What is the oil capacity of the SDMO XS 1500 UC?

The MTU 12V4000G81 engine in the SDMO XS 1500 UC has an oil capacity of 260.0 liters.

What alternator does the SDMO XS 1500 UC use?

The SDMO XS 1500 UC uses a Leroy-Somer LSA50.1VL10 alternator.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%1000.01000.0
Standby100%1000.01000.0
Standby110%888.0234.6

Available documents

Spec sheet — XS1500UC (SDMO)Parts manual — Power Products 60 Hz en2 (SDMO)

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