Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Discontinued

Volvo Penta TAD1230GE

Legacy D12 Power Generation

Volvo Penta TAD1230GE discontinued legacy D12 generator-drive diesel. Volvo Penta D12 service-manual mirrors and engine cross-reference lists identify TAD1230GE in the older 12-liter power-generation family at 294 kW / 400 hp and 11.98 L displacement; this row is kept separate from the later TAD1240/1241/1242GE EDC III generation.

Volvo Penta TAD1230GE|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: Inline-6, turbocharged aftercooled diesel generator engine11.98 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

Inline-6, turbocharged aftercooled diesel generator engine

Displacement

11.98 L

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1230GE
SeriesLegacy D12 Power Generation
ConfigurationInline-6, turbocharged aftercooled diesel generator engine
Cylinders6
Displacement11.98 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardLegacy pre-current industrial emissions
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1230GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1230GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1230GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1230GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 11.98 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1230GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1230GE is certified to Legacy pre-current industrial emissions emissions standards.

Is the TAD1230GE still in production?

No — the Volvo Penta TAD1230GE is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

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