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16V396-GS-60Hz

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2,080 kWPower
16Cylinders
165 mmBore
185 mmStroke

The equipment category this falls under is marine diesel engines. The MTU 16V396-GS-60Hz model is a high-power variant with a bore of 165 mm and stroke of 185 mm, producing continuous power of up to 2080 kW at 1800 rpm for marine applications. Known for its robust design, it features turbocharged and charge-air cooled systems, direct injection, and Bosch high-pressure injectors. Common issues include poor diesel quality leading to filter collapse, incorrect fuel pump timing causing starting difficulties, cylinder head gasket failures indicated by white smoke or coolant ingress, turbocharger failures due to inadequate lubrication, and valve train wear affecting full valve operation.

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Bore165 mm (6.5 inches)
Stroke185 mm (7.3 inches)
16V Displacement63.3–71.45 liters
16V Continuous Power1580 kW @ 1800 rpm (genset); 2150 kW @ 2000 rpm (marine TE94)
16V Overload Capacity1740 kW
16V Dry Weight5510–7090 kg (engine only, no gearbox)
Compression Ratio14.5:1
AspirationTurbocharged + charge-air cooled (aftercooled)
Fuel SystemDirect injection, Bosch high-pressure injectors
Typical Power Range600–3650 kW across all cylinder variants
Power (kW)2080
Speed (rpm)1800
Fuel TypeMDO
ConfigurationV
Genset Output (kW)1976
Genset Output (kVA)2470
Frequency (Hz)60
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