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MTU 12V1600 DS600

600 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

600 kW diesel generator. Commercial and industrial power generation.

Standby power
600 kW
Voltage options
277/480V
Frequency / Phase
60 Hz · 3-phase
Engine
MTU 12V1600G80S
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Overview#

The MTU 12V1600 DS600 is a 600 kW diesel generator designed for commercial and industrial standby power applications.

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Estimated runtime

6.2 hours(0.3 days)

Fuel consumption ≈ 32.40 GPH at 75% load. Estimate based on industry-typical 1800 RPM standby curves (≈0.07 GPH/kW at full load). Actual consumption varies by engine, ambient temperature, fuel quality, and tuning.

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