X2300U IV - SDMO | 2300 kW 2875 kVA Diesel Generator

For power plant scale installations that demand serious, uninterrupted capacity, the X2300U IV delivers 2300 kW of standby output through an MTU engine paired with an SDMO alternator. This is a heavyweight solution engineered for data centers, hospitals, industrial complexes, and mining operations where downtime simply is not an option.

• 2300 kW / 2875 kVA standby power rating, 60 Hz, 480/277V
• MTU 16V4000G83F engine, 16-cylinder, V-arrangement, turbocharged
• LSA 51.2 VL90 alternator, three phase, single bearing, direct coupled
• Prime power rating of 2091 kW / 2614 kVA
• Data Center Continuous (DCC) power rating of 2091 kW / 2614 kVA
• Electronic governor with frequency regulation within plus or minus 0.5%
• Mechanically welded chassis with antivibration suspension
• Air cooler rated for wiring temperature of 47/50°C with electric fan
• Exhaust compensators with flanges for reduced vibration transfer
• Compact version dry weight of 14452 kg, with no integral fuel tank
• Version: Open Skid (Also Available Enclosed)
• EPA Compliant: Export Only

This generator arrives delivered with oil and a complete manual for use and installation, so commissioning teams can move quickly from delivery to operation. Whether the application calls for the compact open version or the fully soundproofed enclosure, the X2300U IV is built to handle continuous, high stakes power generation at industrial scale.

MTU Engine Performance in the X2300U IV

Powering this generator is the MTU 16V4000G83F, a 16-cylinder, V-form, turbocharged engine with air and water DC cooling, displacing 76.27 cubic inches and running at a steady 1800 RPM. The engine reaches a maximum standby power of 2508 kW at rated speed, giving this unit meaningful headroom above its nameplate rating. 

Fuel consumption comes in at 536 L/hr at 100% load, dropping to 398 L/hr at 75% and 277 L/hr at 50%, figures that matter for planning fuel logistics at this scale. Heat rejection is substantial as expected for a unit of this size, with 1588 kW rejected to exhaust and 840 to 560 kW rejected to coolant depending on operating conditions, underscoring the importance of proper site cooling and ventilation planning.

Power Ratings Built for Data Centers and Beyond

The X2300U IV offers three distinct power ratings to match different application needs. Standby (ESP) power reaches 2300 kW / 2875 kVA for emergency backup applications with unlimited operating hours restricted to standby use, while Prime (PRP) power is rated at 2091 kW / 2614 kVA for continuous variable load operation with unlimited annual hours. 

The Data Center Continuous (DCC) rating, also 2091 kW / 2614 kVA, is specifically designed for installations meeting Uptime Institute Tier III and IV requirements, allowing unlimited operating hours at constant or varying load with a 10% overload capacity available for one hour in twelve. Standby amperage at 480/277V reaches 3458 amps, reflecting the serious electrical infrastructure this unit is built to support.

LSA Alternator Engineering and Electrical Performance

The LSA 51.2 VL90 alternator delivers a continuous nominal rating of 2832 kVA at 40°C and a standby rating of 3115 kVA at 27°C, with efficiency reaching 96.30% at full load. This alternator features Class H insulation, a direct coupled single bearing design, and total harmonic distortion held below 3.5% both at no load and under load. 

The brushless, collarless technology reduces maintenance requirements, while the AVR regulation system and short circuit maintaining capacity of three times rated current for 10 seconds provide the electrical resilience that critical power applications require.

Enclosure Options and Control Systems for the X2300U IV

Buyers can choose between a compact open version and a fully soundproofed enclosure housed in a CPU40 shipping container footprint. The soundproofed version brings acoustic pressure down to 94 dB(A) at one meter and 86 dB(A) at seven meters, with dry weight reaching 25400 kg and a 500 liter integral fuel tank. 

Control options range from the straightforward M80 dual function unit to the ergonomic TELYS panel with full electrical and engine monitoring, up to the APM802 touchscreen system built specifically for power plant management applications including hospitals, data centers, and industrial coupling installations.