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MTU 16V4000 GS

Series 4000

MTU 16V4000 GS — 76.3 L V16 (170 × 210 mm) lean-burn spark-ignited natural-gas GenDrive engine (mtu Series 4000). 1560–2028 kWe across L32/L33/L64 ratings at 1500 rpm / 50 Hz, electrical efficiency up to ~44%; NOx < 500 mg/Nm³.

MTU 16V4000 GS|MEGA-POWER CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: V1676.3 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION2535 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT2028 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMNatural Gas
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

2535 kVA

Electrical Output

2028 kWe

Cylinders / Config

V16

Displacement

76.3 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)
Prime—20282535

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandMTU
Model16V4000 GS
SeriesSeries 4000
ConfigurationV16
Cylinders16
Displacement76.3 L
Fuel TypeNatural Gas
Ignition TypeSpark Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginGermany

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the MTU 16V4000 GS?

The MTU 16V4000 GS is rated at 2,535 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

Does the 16V4000 GS run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The MTU 16V4000 GS is rated for 50 Hz (1,500 rpm).

What fuel does the MTU 16V4000 GS use?

The MTU 16V4000 GS is a Natural Gas generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 16V4000 GS?

The MTU 16V4000 GS is a V16 (16-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 76.3 L.

Is the MTU 16V4000 GS still in production?

Yes — the MTU 16V4000 GS is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 16V4000 GS?

Yes — an official MTU datasheet for the MTU 16V4000 GS can be downloaded from this page.

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