Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

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Volvo Penta TAD1651GE

16 Litre Series

Volvo Penta TAD1651GE - 16 litre diesel engine for generator sets. Euro Stage IIIA certified. 473 kWm standby at 50Hz.

Volvo Penta TAD1651GE|HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: L616.1 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATION641 kVA
ELECTRICAL OUTPUT513 kWe
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Standby Power

641 kVA

Electrical Output

513 kWe

Cylinders / Config

L6

Displacement

16.1 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)
Prime448.9404505
Standby494.4445556.3
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime515.6464580
Standby570513641.3

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTAD1651GE
Series16 Litre Series
ConfigurationL6
Cylinders6
Displacement16.1 L
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEuro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TAD1651GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is rated at 556 kVA standby / 505 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 641 kVA standby / 580 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TAD1651GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TAD1651GE use?

The Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TAD1651GE?

The Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 16.1 L.

What emissions standard does the TAD1651GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is certified to Euro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions standards.

Is the Volvo Penta TAD1651GE still in production?

Yes — the Volvo Penta TAD1651GE is a current production model.

Is a datasheet available for the TAD1651GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TAD1651GE can be downloaded from this page.

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