Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Discontinued

Volvo Penta KAMD42B

KAD Series

Volvo Penta KAMD42B discontinued legacy engine. Volvo Penta marine legacy engine no longer in production, retained for owners searching manuals, spares, rebuilds, and repower options.

Volvo Penta KAMD42B|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L6, marine diesel3.6 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

L6, marine diesel

Displacement

3.6 L

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelKAMD42B
SeriesKAD Series
ConfigurationL6, marine diesel
Cylinders6
Displacement3.6 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel does the Volvo Penta KAMD42B use?

The Volvo Penta KAMD42B is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the KAMD42B?

The Volvo Penta KAMD42B is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 3.6 L.

Is the KAMD42B still in production?

No — the Volvo Penta KAMD42B is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

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