The Generator EngineEncyclopedia

Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L vs Volvo Penta TAD1355GE

The Detroit Diesel Series 60 14.0L and Volvo Penta TAD1355GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 457 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 TAD1355GE
Headline rating455 kVA459 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)364 kWe367 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)332 kWe334 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)425 kWe353 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)385 kWe323 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 IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight
OriginUnited StatesSweden