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MTU 10V1600G20

Series 1600

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MTU 10V1600G20 17.5L 10-cylinder diesel engine for generator sets. 447 kWe standby at 50Hz / 508 kWe at 60Hz. U.S. EPA Tier 2. Turbocharged Intercooled.

MTU 10V1600G20 17.5L V10 diesel generator engine — 559 kVA standby specifications
MTU 10V1600G20 17.5L V10 diesel generator engine — 559 kVA standby specifications
Standby Power · 50 Hz
559 kVA
Electrical Output
447 kWe
Cylinders
V10
Displacement
17.5 L
Rated Speed
1,500 / 1,800 RPM

Power Ratings

kWm = mechanical shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = kWe ÷ 0.8 pf

50 Hz1500 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power451.1406507.5
Standby Power496.7447558.8

60 Hz1800 RPM

kWmkWekVA
Prime Power514.4463578.8
Standby Power564.4508635

MTU 10V1600G20 generator set context

The MTU 10V1600G20 is listed here as a diesel generator-drive engine for 50 Hz and 60 Hz generator sets, with a headline 559 kVA / 447 kWe / standby rating. Use this page to compare the published engine output, electrical kWe/kVA ratings, emissions level, datasheet availability, and neighboring models before specifying an alternator, controller, enclosure, voltage, and compliance package.

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Technical Specifications

BrandMTU
Model10V1600G20
SeriesSeries 1600
ConfigurationV10
Cylinders10
Displacement17.5 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardU.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginGermany

Frequently asked questions

What is the power output of the MTU 10V1600G20?

The MTU 10V1600G20 is rated at 559 kVA standby / 508 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 635 kVA standby / 579 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the 10V1600G20 run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The MTU 10V1600G20 is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the MTU 10V1600G20 use?

The MTU 10V1600G20 is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the 10V1600G20?

The MTU 10V1600G20 is a V10 (10-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 17.5 L.

What emissions standard does the 10V1600G20 meet?

The MTU 10V1600G20 is certified to U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the MTU 10V1600G20 still in production?

Yes — the MTU 10V1600G20 is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the 10V1600G20?

Yes — an official MTU datasheet for the MTU 10V1600G20 can be downloaded from this page.

Reference

Last database update
2026-06-11
Manufacturer files
1 datasheet linked

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