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MTU 10V1600G20 vs Volvo Penta TAD1651GE

The MTU 10V1600G20 and Volvo Penta TAD1651GE are both diesel generator engines in a similar power class. Both are rated at roughly 558 kVA. Displacement is 17.5 L versus 16.1 L. The table below compares their full specifications side by side.

SpecificationMTU 10V1600G20Volvo Penta TAD1651GE
Headline rating559 kVA556 kVA
Standby (50 Hz)447 kWe445 kWe
Prime (50 Hz)406 kWe404 kWe
Standby (60 Hz)508 kWe513 kWe
Prime (60 Hz)463 kWe464 kWe
Displacement17.5 L16.1 L
ConfigurationV10L6
Cylinders106
Rated speed1,500 / 1,800 RPM1,500 / 1,800 RPM
FuelDieselDiesel
CoolingLiquid-CooledLiquid-Cooled
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2Euro Stage IIIA / U.S. EPA Tier 3
Dry weight
OriginGermanySweden