Volvo Penta INDUSTRIAL ENGINES

Discontinued

Volvo Penta TD720GE

Early D7 Power Generation

Volvo Penta TD720GE discontinued legacy generator-drive diesel. The 2013 Volvo Penta operator manual identifies TD720GE in the 4-7 Liter EDC4 family and gives 7.15 L displacement, six cylinders, 128 kW at 1500 rpm, and 134 kW at 1800 rpm.

Volvo Penta TD720GE|MID-RANGE CLASSIFICATION
GENSET ARCHITECTURE: Inline-6, turbocharged diesel genset engine7.15 L
HEAVY-DUTY GENSET INTEGRATION PLATFORM
POWER CLASSIFICATIONN/A
ELECTRICAL OUTPUTN/A
FUEL SYSTEMDiesel
READY FOR TURNKEY PACKAGING

Cylinders / Config

Inline-6, turbocharged diesel genset engine

Displacement

7.15 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)
Prime128——
60 Hz Grid Frequency1800 RPM
Operating DutykWm (Mechanical)kWe (Electrical)kVA (Rating)
Prime134——

Mechanical & Electrical Specifications

BrandVolvo Penta
ModelTD720GE
SeriesEarly D7 Power Generation
ConfigurationInline-6, turbocharged diesel genset engine
Cylinders6
Displacement7.15 L
Compression Ratio17.1:1
Dry Weight750 kg
Fuel TypeDiesel
Ignition TypeCompression Ignition
Cooling MethodLiquid-Cooled
Emissions StandardEPA Tier 1 / EU Stage II
CertificationsEPA Tier 1, EU Stage II
Country of OriginSweden

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the power output of the Volvo Penta TD720GE?

The Volvo Penta TD720GE is rated at 160 kVA prime at 50 Hz (1,500 rpm); and 168 kVA prime at 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

Does the TD720GE run at 50 Hz or 60 Hz?

The Volvo Penta TD720GE is available for both 50 Hz (1,500 rpm) and 60 Hz (1,800 rpm).

What fuel does the Volvo Penta TD720GE use?

The Volvo Penta TD720GE is a diesel generator-set engine.

What is the displacement and cylinder configuration of the TD720GE?

The Volvo Penta TD720GE is an inline-6 (6-cylinder) engine with a displacement of 7.15 L.

What emissions standard does the TD720GE meet?

The Volvo Penta TD720GE is certified to EPA Tier 1 / EU Stage II emissions standards.

Is the TD720GE still in production?

No — the Volvo Penta TD720GE is discontinued. Its specifications and datasheets remain archived here for reference.

Is a datasheet available for the TD720GE?

Yes — an official Volvo Penta datasheet for the Volvo Penta TD720GE can be downloaded from this page.

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