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MTU 6R1600G10S 3B

Series 1600

MTU 6R1600G10S 3B 10.521 L L6 Turbocharged diesel engine for 60 Hz generator applications. The 2024 EPA record certifies 284 kWm at 1800 RPM. U.S. EPA Tier 3.

MTU 6R1600G10S 3B|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L6 Turbocharged10.521 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

L6 Turbocharged

Displacement

10.521 L

Rated Speed

1,800 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

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

60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime284——

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandMTU
Model6R1600G10S 3B
SeriesSeries 1600
ConfigurationL6 Turbocharged
Cylinders6
Displacement10.521 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 3
CertificationsU.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginGermany

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the MTU 6R1600G10S 3B?

The MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is rated at 355 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 6R1600G10S 3B run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is rated for 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the MTU 6R1600G10S 3B use?

The MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 6R1600G10S 3B?

The MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 10.521 L.

What emissions standard does the 6R1600G10S 3B meet?

The MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the MTU 6R1600G10S 3B still in production?

Yes — the MTU 6R1600G10S 3B is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 6R1600G10S 3B?

Yes — an official MTU datasheet for the MTU 6R1600G10S 3B can be downloaded from this page.

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