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Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L

Series 60

Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L 12.7L 6-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 350 ekW standby at 60Hz / 300 ekW standby at 50Hz. U.S. EPA Tier 3. Turbocharged Intercooled.

Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L612.7 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION438 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT350 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

438 kVA

Electrical Output

350 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

12.7 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime302.2272340
Standby333.3300375
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime355.6320400
Standby388.9350437.5

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandDetroit Diesel
ModelSeries 60 12.7L
SeriesSeries 60
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement12.7 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L?

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is rated at 375 kVA standby / 340 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 438 kVA standby / 400 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the Series 60 12.7L run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L use?

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the Series 60 12.7L?

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.7 L.

What emissions standard does the Series 60 12.7L meet?

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L still in production?

Yes — the Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the Series 60 12.7L?

Yes — an official Detroit Diesel datasheet for the Detroit Diesel Series 60 12.7L can be downloaded from this page.

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