Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES
DiscontinuedVolvo Penta TAD1242VE
D12 Industrial VE
Volvo Penta TAD1242VE discontinued D12 industrial diesel. Volvo Penta workshop-manual pages list TAD1242GE/VE as a standard D12 service variant with 12.13 L displacement; independent engine cross-reference listings align TAD1242VE with 383 kW / 521 hp and the D12 industrial parts ecosystem still lists the model for service components.
Cylinders / Config
Inline-6, turbocharged air-to-air intercooled industrial diesel with EDC III
Displacement
12.13 L
Mechanical & Electrical Specifications
| Brand | Volvo Penta |
| Model | TAD1242VE |
| Series | D12 Industrial VE |
| Configuration | Inline-6, turbocharged air-to-air intercooled industrial diesel with EDC III |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 12.13 L |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Dry Weight | 1380 kg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Ignition Type | Compression Ignition |
| Cooling Method | Liquid-Cooled |
| Emissions Standard | EU off-road / EPA-CARB Tier II |
| Certifications | EU off-road, EPA/CARB Tier II |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Year Introduced | 2001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1242VE use?
The Volvo Penta TAD1242VE is a diesel generator-set engine.
What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1242VE?
The Volvo Penta TAD1242VE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.13 L.
What emissions standard does the TAD1242VE meet?
The Volvo Penta TAD1242VE is certified to EU off-road / EPA-CARB Tier II emissions standards.
Is the TAD1242VE still in production?
No — the Volvo Penta TAD1242VE is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.