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Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L vs Volvo Penta TAD1344GE-B

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L and Volvo Penta TAD1344GE-B are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 454 kVA. Displacement is 14 L versus 12.8 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationDetroit Diesel Series 60 14.0LVolvo Penta TAD1344GE-B
Headline rating455 kVA453 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)364 kWe362 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)332 kWe329 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)425 kWe401 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)385 kWe364 kWe
Displacement14 L12.8 L
ConfigurationL6L6
Cylinders66
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3Euro Stage II / U.S. EPA Tier 2
Dry weight
OriginUSASweden