Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Discontinued

Volvo Penta MD40A

40 Series

Volvo Penta MD40A discontinued legacy engine. Volvo Penta marine legacy engine no longer in production, retained for owners searching manuals, spares, rebuilds, and repower options.

Volvo Penta MD40A|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L6, marine diesel4 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

L6, marine diesel

Displacement

4 L

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelMD40A
Series40 Series
ConfigurationL6, marine diesel
Cylinders6
Displacement4 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardUnregulated
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel does the Volvo Penta MD40A use?

The Volvo Penta MD40A is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the MD40A?

The Volvo Penta MD40A is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 4 L.

Is the MD40A still in production?

No — the Volvo Penta MD40A is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

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