Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TAD1346GE

13 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a 12.8L L6 6-cylinder diesel generator-drive engine in the 13 Litre Series, rated at 442 kWe standby output at 1,500 rpm / 50 Hz. It is Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions and built in Sweden.

Volvo Penta TAD1346GE|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L612.8 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION563 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT450 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

563 kVA

Electrical Output

450 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

12.8 L

Rated Speed

1,500 RPM

ISO 8528 Power Ratings

Power Factor: 0.8 pf

kWm = mechanical engine shaft power · kWe = electrical output · kVA = apparent electrical power.

50 Hz Grid Frequency1500 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime446.7402502.5
Standby491.1442552.5
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime454.4409511.3
Standby500450562.5

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1346GE
Series13 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement12.8 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is rated at 553 kVA standby / 503 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 563 kVA standby / 511 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD1346GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1346GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 12.8 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1346GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is certified to Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD1346GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD1346GE can be downloaded from this page.

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